ASHLEY ZWIRZINA

Responsible for the daily functioning of the unit at a long-term care facility consisting of 22 residents and nursing assistant staff

• Perform physical assessments, obtain vital signs, administer prescribed medications, provide treatment, perform wound care, and provide end-of-life care.
• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care protocols and regulations.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents based on assessments, updating the physician and family during the process.
• Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.

• Assisted the elementary school nurse with providing medical care, along with clerical duties.
• Administered medications and treatments
• Monitored diabetic students' blood glucose levels and administered insulin.
• Accompanied & oversaw epileptic student whenever she left school grounds
• Data entry.

• Triaged phone calls and collaborated with the physician for the treatment plan.
• Maintained a daily schedule of nurse visits that entailed suture removal, throat/wound cultures, urinalysis, phlebotomy, ear lavages, vaccinations, and EKGs.
• Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
• Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

• Performed clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, spirometry, vision, and hearing tests, and obtained urinalysis and vital signs. Administered injections and nebulizer treatments.
• Notified patients of laboratory and diagnostic results, and provided counseling and education on disease treatment if needed.
• Assisted the physician in conducting patient assessments and documenting medical histories.
• Assisted the patient with check-in at the front desk. Answered telephone lines, scheduled appointments, submitted prior authorizations, and insurance referrals.
• Managed electronic medical records and data entry.
• Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.