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Utilized clinical pathways and nursing process to care for geriatric or rehabilitative patients in a long-term care facility that also provides acute care plus physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Administered medication, initiate treatment plans for chronically ill patients, and provide support to staff, patients, and their families.

• Assisted in diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures: biopsies, wound care, allergy patch testing.
• Advised LPN’s and CNA’s in providing quality care for patients.
• Provided bedside procedures to patients: central line insertion, a-lines, Swan-Ganz catheter, chest tube insertion, removal of sutures and staples.
• Expertise in providing care for hemodynamically unstable patients with titration medication drips, Levophed, dopamine, insulin, amiodarone, dobutamine, and epinephrine.
• Maintained sedation levels per medical protocol for patients utilizing propofol, Versed, Ativan, and Precedex.

Provided direct care to patients with long- and short-term treatment by carefully observing day-to-day patients’ health and wellness including overall patient health, recovery, and reactions to treatment.

• Updated patient records to reflect new information and report any changes or potential health issues to doctors and nurses.
• Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and patient representatives while adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintained patient confidentiality while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide and promote high-quality health care.
• Liaised between healthcare providers and patients regarding insurance claims and payments, Insurance benefits verification, Insurance coverage, and Explanation of Benefits(EOB), payment processing, respond to denials and outstanding claims.

Provided patient care and interventions for trauma and post-surgical patients at a multiple-bed ICU unit. Collaborated with multiple interdisciplinary teams to assess patients’ needs and administer medications as instructed. Communicated updates on health status at any point during surgical procedures.

• Provided therapeutic cures in a 35-bed neurological and cardiac intensive care unit, adjusting specialized equipment for intracranial and arterial pressures, ventilators, dialysis, and IV drips.
• Maintained active communication with the patients' families, explaining their loved ones' health progress in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
• Educated families regarding various procedures, medications, and diagnosis treatments.
• Performed therapeutic procedures as instructed by medical personnel, and oversaw each patient's clinical condition before, during, and after invasive procedures.
• Assisted with chest tube insertions, wound treatment, vitals check, and ensured patients were fully prepared for scheduled surgeries, both mentally and physically.

Checked on the patient's condition regularly and administered medication as instructed by the physician. Collaborated with social workers and mental health specialists to recommend hospice facilities and rehabilitation programs to patients.

• Assisted physicians with setting up equipment for patient examinations. Recorded all patient information, treatments, and prescribed medication in the main database.
• Treated 5-10 patients per day by providing them with thorough hormone health care plans and testosterone replacement therapies following physician's guidelines.
• Tracked patients' health and documented their progress through charts and detailed reports.
• Instructed patients on preventative care procedures, directing them towards a healthier lifestyle.
• Served a broad patient group from different age gaps and with a variety of clinical issues by providing direct medical care, consultation, and referrals.

Provided comprehensive health care to patients suffering from behavioral problems and mental health disorders. Worked with children with developmental, behavioral, and mental health conditions, conduct tests, and communicate diagnostic results to their families.

• Prepared discharge care plans, physical and mental assessments, wound care, diabetic monitoring, and insulin administration.
• Performed foley catheter insertion, nasogastric tube insertion, gastric tube feeding, and monitoring. Collected laboratory specimens, oxy-meter monitoring, O2 administration, and meal monitoring.
• Leverage best performance and best practices to optimize clinical operations to build long-lasting relationships with patients.
• Established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures. Ensure adherence with CDC health and safety guidelines for PPE and hand wash.
• Coordinated with RN for patient treatment and care plans including administering medication and Accu-Chek blood glucose test. Monitored patients for change in condition, or behavior and document vital signs.

Directed the daily functions of the unit, including admissions, discharges, patient flow, nurse duty allocation, and regulatory compliance. Delivered submissions to the hospital committees and task forces. 

• Provided mentorship and coaching to new staff, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care and support to all patients and their families.
• Worked closely with physicians and hospital administrators, conveying important communication to staff on various issues, including protocol changes.
• Established robust compliance measures that ensured 100% staff compliance with all the health and safety regulations.

Assessed the patients' conditions on arrival, swiftly examining vital signs and analyzing EMT reports for the lead ER Nurse's determination of the proper course of action.

• Administered drugs, local anesthesia, or conscious sedation under the instructions of the lead ER Nurse.
• Handled accident victims, cleaned wounds or cuts with antiseptic, controlled bleeding, and removed foreign bodies lodged in deep cuts. 
• Demonstrated teamwork by providing clinical assistance to all physicians, and senior nurses in the emergency room, to ensure exceptional patient care.

Responsible for taking care of patients throughout surgical and operating processes. Prepared patients by providing them with information related to the potential outcomes of a procedure and ensured patients recovered comfortably and without complication after procedures.

• Acquired cross-functional training in acute care, orthopedics, and surgery while completing intensive coronary care certification.
• Sterilized all equipment and operating room to minimize or eliminate any chance of infection that could lead to complications.
• Positioned and prepared patients on the operating table and passed medical instruments and other materials to the surgeon as requested.
• Assisted with direct delivery of patient care and self-management education in a pre-and post-operation environment.
• Educated post-op patients on procedures, healthy lifestyle, holistic approach, and preventative measures for maintaining optimal health after surgery.

Maintained a detailed record of patients' details and medical reports. Provided compassionate care to patients above 65 years of age, providing their families with education and instructions on post-hospital care. 

• Responded to emergencies following the nursing requirements and guidelines, consistently saving near-death situations such as choking, difficulties in breathing, etc.
• Listened to and promptly addressed patient/family complaints, heightening their satisfaction and earning their complete trust.
• Followed physicians' instructions in performing basic treatment procedures, including administering medication and dressing wounds.