
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in perioperative care at St. Luke's University Health Network. Skilled in medication administration, patient advocacy, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Recognized for leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing best practices to improve patient outcomes in high-pressure settings.
Ensured dignified care for 20-30 long-term care residents by supervising Certified Nursing Assistants.
Assigned specific patient care tasks to CNAs and addressed ongoing changes observed from prior shifts.
Educated families and residents about disease processes, enhancing understanding of health conditions.
Reported abnormal assessment findings of residents to charge nurse for timely intervention and care.
Coordinated with ancillary services such as therapy, dietary, and case management for comprehensive resident support.
Demonstrated expertise in wound vac machine maintenance and application of specialized dressings.
Conducted thorough assessments for new patient admissions, documenting skin integrity and other relevant issues.
Facilitated effective communication with families regarding resident status and care throughout each shift.