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0-5 years of experience
Routine SN follow up visits in the home, SNF, assisted living or board and care, On-call visits, crisis care experienced with the terminally ill or the actively dying.
- Educated patients and their families a wide array of teachings such as terminal diagnosis and disease processes, bereavement, effective coping mechanisms, and pain management; as well as provided spiritual and emotional support.
- Coordinated patient care plan effectively communicating with RN case manager and Hospice physician. Actively participated in team meetings (patient related briefings) and IDG meetings.
- Provided comfort measures and palliative care, managed symptoms of end stage disease processes.
- I.V Certified
- Vent and Trach Certified
- Participated and attended the following wound care seminars: KCI Wound Vac, Santyl, High Desert Heart Institute Wound Clinic and St. Mary's Medical Center Wound Clinic
0-5 years of experience
Planned and evaluated patient care by implementing and following the patient care plan.
- Identified and provided the physical, emotional and developmental needs of each patient.
- Provided bedside care by obtaining vital signs of patients (i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure).
- Reported abnormalities to the physicians.
- Enhanced a collaborative relationship between patient and family to maximize their ability to make informative decisions.
- Completed discharge planning, rehabilitation orders and follow-up care as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Worked cohesively with multiple aids, to effectively provide the highest level of nursing care to all residents
- Monitored the status of all clients while administering medication
- Admitted and discharged residents including monitoring vitals and preparing lab specimens
- Performed catheterizations, provided wound care, and implemented precautions for residents suffering from seizures
- Collaborated with the primary Physician concerning new medications and verified previous standing orders for individual cases
0-5 years of experience
Explained procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation and understanding
- Participated and attended scheduled in-services and staff meetings punctually
- Conducted frequent rounds to check on residents and evaluated effectiveness of care delivery
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
0-5 years of experience
LVN in recovery room on surgical abortion days
- Pre-medicated clients before procedure plus started and maintained IV's as needed.
- Monitored clients post-operatively, obtaining vital signs, dispensing post surgical meds as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient teaching on birth control and post-procedure care and follow up.
- Organized and maintained recovery room, kept track of supplies and controlled meds.
- Assisted clinic coordinator as needed and provided medical back-up to physician as indicated.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness, accuracy and comply with all medical and administrative protocols.
0-5 years of experience
Assigned to various clinical environments including family and internal medicine, employee health, flu clinic, rheumatology, urology, oncology, primary care, anesthesia, school nurse, and mental health care settings. Evaluated patients, updated records, and reinforced physicians' instructions on invasive and surgical procedures and post-surgical conditions. Provided necessary treatments and administered medications and injections under doctor supervision. Performed numerous diagnostic tests including blood, urine, stool, sputum, and other specimen collection, vital sign assessment, and EKG. Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, set up and maintained equipment, and delivered tools/instruments during operations.
- Praised by primary care physician for astute clinical abilities in diagnosing a specific patient's condition that was previously unidentified.
- Received numerous Kaiser Hero Awards for providing outstanding and exceptional patient care.
- Built trusting relationships with patients, family members, medical staff, and administrative personnel at each assigned location.
0-5 years of experience
Explained procedures and treatments to resident to gain cooperation and understanding
- Accepted medications from Pharmacy and conducted med count reconciliation with delivery personnel
- Transcribed physician's orders to resident charts, flow sheets, medication/treatment records and care plans as required
- Conducted frequent rounds to check on residents and evaluated effectiveness of care delivery
- Supervised nurses' aides or assistants.
- Medication Administration, assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
0-5 years of experience
Demonstrated ability to assist staff in emergency code situations, administers medications via PO, SQ, IM and IV. After administration of meds observed patients for adverse reactions.
- Collected specimens, start intravenous lines and tube feedings using kangaroo pumps and or by gravity.
- Assisted physicians with special procedures, wound care/dressing changes and glucose finger stick testing.
- Supervision of Certified Nurse Assistants.
0-5 years of experience
Provided access to community resources to families
- Verbalized and recognized stages of labor and arising emergencies
- Educated clients about breast feeding, neonatal nutrition and related equipment
- Administered prophylactic/preventative medications to newborns and mother, including syringe and ophthalmic routes
0-5 years of experience
Assistant to DON/ Wound Care Nurse
- Completed Weekly assessments of wounds, according to facility policy and procedures.
- Maintained ongoing continuity of hospice patients, worked closely with Mercy Hospice.
- Attended IDT meetings each morning, reporting new or ongoing patient cases.
- Ability to react to emergency situations implementing CPR or medical treatment as ordered by Medical Doctor.
- Ability to communicate with and interact with Physicians, patients and their families and Co-Workers
0-5 years of experience
Skilled nursing visits performing physical assessments, evaluating needs and consulting with physician.
- Assess needs for additional health or ancillary services and prefer patient for services when appropriate.
- Assess family and home environment making recommendations which will enhance patient care and promote patient safety. Involve patient and/or family in realistic goals and patient/family teaching.
- Provide clear written documentation and verbal instructions Home Health Aide assignments.
- Complete all charting, orders, and documentation within a timely manner.
- Performing all task using aseptic technique duties of but not limit to wound care, maintaining and monitoring
- Removal of staples, suture, collecting urine sample and lab draws.
- Providing care with respect dignity, and ensuring safety to all patients, and caregivers.
0-5 years of experience
As a LVN student I provided care to patients that were admitted to a psychiatry ward.
- Initiated and partook in therapeutic conversations with patients
- Took patients vitals and informed charge nurse of patient findings
- Set up feeding trays and assisted them is the ADLs
0-5 years of experience
Coordinate, plan, and organize direct services provided for 50+ residents.
- Night Time House Supervisor / Daily Charge Nurse
- Administer, document medication administration, and provided direct patient care.
- Ensures the facility is in compliance with all state, federal & local licensing regulations & requirements.
- Assess the Quality of Care rendered by assigned staff & ensures sound practices.
0-5 years of experience
Certified Nurse Assistant
- Assisted patients with activites of daily living
- Performed vital signs daily
- Ensured patient safety
- Assisted LVN and RN's with patient care including patient safety and wellbeing
- Assisted certified nursing assistants with activities of daily living
- Fluent in English and Spanish - Strong leadership skills within medical setting
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Word - Experience with administering medications
0-5 years of experience
Caring for patients in the Cardiovascular ICU a 40-bed unit with post and pre-op open heart, cardio patients.
- Reported directly or indirectly nursing supervisor, plans, directs, participates in and evaluates patient care.
- Collaborated with other disciplines to provide optimal care.
- Cared directly for patients that had CABG, valve, Thoraco abdominal, AAA or other type of vascular surgeries.
- Cared for patients with Pleurovac and Emerson chest drainage systems.
0-5 years of experience
- Managed project as Vaccine Coordinator that reduced Clinic Private Vaccine cost by 30%.
- Directed project on compliance and training for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
- Conducted assessments and evaluation of ill or injured patients.
- Assisted medical provider during surgical procedures.
- Triaged patients and phone calls and responded to emergency situations.
- Administered medications and vaccines.
- Obtained vital signs, weight, height; vision, hearing tests, BMI, and specimens.
- Administered nebulizer, ear lavage; pulse ox, and peak flow.
- Administered Immunotherapy for allergies including injections and medications
0-5 years of experience
Provide care to assigned patients according to current state nurse practice act.
- Assist with clinic coordination and flow of patients to include patient treatments as directed by physician and medical staff.
- Identifies and meet educational needs of patients by communicating and distributing appropriate information as needed.
- Maintains and implements knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, laws, and Joint
- Reinforce patient education teaching that was initiated by NP and medical staff.
- Completes appropriate written and computer documentation according to established procedures and guidelines.
- Sets up appointments and referrals for further testing and follow up care as needed.
- Perform venipuncture and urine collection as needed.
- Assist in transporting patients as needed
0-5 years of experience
Perform vital signs, collect medical history including medication reconciliation, prepare and administer injections, apply camera endoscopy, administer and run results for breath tests
- Set up and assist with minor procedures including hemorrhoid banding
- Assist with telephone communication including scheduling appointments, giving procedure prep instructions, relaying lab results, collecting patient's concerns/signs/symptoms for physician's review
- Monitor transplant patients before, during, and after transplant by coordinating and communicating with transplant hospital/team on regular basis
- Fill prescriptions per physician protocol and clinic policy
- Chart clinical required documentation for office visit
0-5 years of experience
Floor Nurse - Friendly Village Nursing Facility
- Follows direction under RN
- Medication administration
- Charting
- Thoroughly review charts on medical floor, surgical floor, PCU, ICU and Postpartum.
- Follows policy of IVMC (Inland Valley Medical Center) for all orders written
- Communicates with nurse manager and charge nurses finding of audits.
0-5 years of experience
Conducts new hire orientation program adhering to state and federal regulations and Genesis Healthcare policies and procedures.
- Conducts facility mandatory in-service training programs as required by state and federal laws and Genesis healthcare policies and procedures.
- Coordinates the background, fingerprint, and pre-employment drug screening process as required by Genesis Healthcare policies and procedures and state/federal law. Ensure initial clearance prior to date of hire.
- Creates employee personnel file upon completion of initial orientation.
- Assists on the nursing floor and provides direct care to residents as needed.
- Ensures that all OSHA and safety standards are followed, as applicable to the position and in the business location or workplace in accordance with state and federal regulation and Genesis Healthcare policies and procedures.
- Adheres to established HIPAA confidentiality standards of patient/resident and client location information.
- Monitoring Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on job duties on patients/resident care in the Long Term Care facility and assuring job duties/tasks.
0-5 years of experience
Assess client status and identify changes in symptoms and pain to determine plan of action
- Present evidence gathered and seek interdisciplinary expertise to coordinate optimal care
- Administer daily and as needed medications, monitor vital signs, assist with all ADL's such as feeding and perineal care
- Gather data on client and family's psychological, social and spiritual dynamics and incorporate findings into plan of care
0-5 years of experience
Performing nursing care within the scope of practice, under supervision of a physician.
- Administering routine vaccinations per physician's order.
- Administering medications via IM, SQ, PO, GT and nebulizers.
- Wound care per physician's orders.
- Supervision of medical assistants while performing nursing tasks.
- Case management for Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa clinic.
- Management of message center for patient and physician communication.
0-5 years of experience
LVN Care Coordinator for 120 occupancy [company name] facility
- Manage, supervise, train and schedule care staff and medication technicians
- Monitor health and care of residents
- Participate in core marketing and sales activities
- Participate in Operations as Alternate RCFE certificate holder
- Participate in stretch assignments to other communities to audit and train other [company name] Directors
10+ years of experience
Schedule surgery, vital signs, suture/staple removal, wound care
- Schedule routine and post-op appointments, complete disability forms, answer phones, triage calls
- Obtain authorizations from HMO, PPO, and Workers Compensation, order medical supplies
- Meaningful use for EHR
- Supervisor of 12 employees
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for counting and administering Methadone based on physicians' orders and documenting per local and federal regulations
- Responsible for quickly assessing each patient for alertness and making sure the person is actually in appropriate physical and mental shape to receive their daily oral dose
- Report changes in condition of patient to the doctor or mid-level provider, collect urinalysis specimens and other samples, view lab results, and inform management of any discrepancies
- Provide patient and/or family education; supportive and empathetic toward patients; possess outstanding interpersonal skills and effective communication
- Clinical skills that are used: drawing blood, injections, vitals, urinalysis, sobriety testing, and the actual dosing of clients
0-5 years of experience
Direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to residents according to individual resident needs
- Administer prescribed medications as directed by a physician and in accordance with nursing standards
- G-tube/J-tube care
- Responsible for completion of full admissions and discharges
- Provides guidance and supervision to CNA staff
- Schedule various lab test for residents
0-5 years of experience
- Take and document all patient history and vital signs, assist with treatments, and report all changes in patients' conditions
- Administer all medications and document on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) in TechCare
- Perform vena puncture and IV Therapy
- Collect samples, specimens, and cultures as requested by Provider order
- Assist with daily/triage sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, and transcribe all therapeutic orders generated by the Provider.
- Initiate and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with the company policies and procedures.
0-5 years of experience
- Triaged patients by assessing them and taking vitals.
- Performed venipunctures for lab draws.
- Accessed mediports and started IV's for chemotherapy treatments.
- Took nurses phone calls and addressed them appropriately.
- Monitored patients while they were receiving chemotherapy for reactions.