Diana Phillips
Sayre
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Care Partner with expertise in vital signs monitoring, patient assistance, and emotional support. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and ensuring safety through effective communication and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Care Partner
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient areas following hospital protocols.
- Supported rehabilitation activities by assisting patients with exercises and mobility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Organized supplies and equipment needed for treatments and procedures in advance of scheduled times.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with other healthcare professionals related to patient care planning.
- Provided patient-centered care to individuals of varying ages and physical abilities.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs, bed making, positioning in bed and chair, as requested by nurses or physicians.
- Reported any changes in patient status or behavior to the nursing staff immediately.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely according to established standards.
- Assessed skin integrity on a regular basis for any signs of breakdown or deterioration.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of wound care management including proper techniques for changing dressings.
- Encouraged positive behaviors while managing challenging behaviors appropriately.
- Transported patients safely using appropriate medical equipment when necessary.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Long-term Care/ Nursing
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC04-1996
GED -
Sullivan JR High
Rock Hill, SC04-1994
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care assistance
- Electronic health records
- Wound care management
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Rehabilitation support
- Emergency response
- Care coordination
- Emotional support
- Safety practices
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Documentation accuracy
- Safety protocols
- Self motivation
- Electronic charting
- EKG administration
- Student precepting
- Ethical practice
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric treatment
- Reliability
- Diet and nutrition
- Health education
- Colostomy care
- Catheter monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Tracheostomy care
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Procedure assistance
- Vitals monitoring
- Accurate documentation
- Stroke patient care
Timeline
Nursing Care Partner
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Long-term Care/ Nursing
York Technical College
GED -
Sullivan JR High