Recognized and reported abnormalities and changes in patients' health status within 15 minutes while documenting responses to treatment to the licensed nurse. Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating to 10+ caregivers the status of patients under my care. Provided necessary supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures. Provided general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, and physicians. Collected patient data, including vitals, input/output, and other delegated measurements with 100% HIPPA compliance. Thoroughly documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care, submitting reports every 24 hours.

Worked with 16 healthcare staff to create treatment plans, providing accountability for patients and monitoring vital signs. Coordinated and implemented nursing activities while preparing notes for any assessment and care given, providing presentations at hospital board meetings 4 times a year. Administered a wide variety of services, including catheterization, tube feedings, applying and changing bandages, colostomy, taking blood, and assisting with ADLs. Saw about 12 patients per day, meeting with team 30 minutes prior to start of shift to discuss patient charts and goals.

Assisted 515 total patients with personal care, such as bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care. Collaborated in care for COVID-19 patients, donning PPE and ensuring minimal risk for non-COVID patients. Worked across 10 units, including ICU, Oncology, Neurology, Medical-Surgery, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics units. Implemented CPR procedures for 4 patients who coded.

Welcomed new and returning patients, and performed patient intake to understand needs. Created documentation for each patient visit to increase organization by 13%. Scheduled follow-up appointments, and returned phone messages and emails to patients within 24 hours. Provided compassionate care, listening to patients in distress and documenting notes to follow-up with nursing staff, which contributed to improving standards by 17%. Took patient vital signs, and communicated information to nursing staff and doctor through documented notes. Gathered patient charts, and briefed nurses on any updates.

Delivered emergency procedures, including life support, airway management, and wound care to about 20 patients a day. Contributed to the early detection and treatment of cardiovascular diseases by regularly monitoring heart activity via GE Healthcare ECG machines. Completed 600+ patient assessments each month, utilizing clinical knowledge and VisualDx for accurate diagnosis. Executed 430+ life-saving interventions contributing to a decrease in cardiac-related fatalities in the ER department.

Inserted and removed IVs, improving patient comfort by 11%. Transported patients to 4 designated surgical areas across the hospital, reducing the time between operation room use by 6%. Collaborated with doctors to communicate patient care plans, improving trust and the rate that patients adhered to care recommendations by 32%. Ensured adherence to sterilization procedures, reducing the instance of hospital-acquired infections by 42%.

Served as hospice and palliative care resource to 6 hospitals, clinic staff, and the community. Defined and interpreted agency services, criteria and policies to hospital personnel, physicians, patients, families, and other community resources. Organized community education efforts, and participated in 20+ speaking engagements surrounding hospice care. Acted as the primary contact to Residential Care Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities while working with State regulatory personnel in the California Department of Social Services.

Provided comprehensive nursing care to an average of 15 patients each day in a busy home healthcare setting. Coordinated with a team of healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes by 25%. Boosted team efficiency by 15% by training 10 LPNs in Maxim Healthcare Services' protocols and procedures. Managed patient medical records using Meditech, ensuring accuracy and HIPAA compliance.

Completed initial assessment of a patient and family to determine home health needs by providing a physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses. Developed a care plan for over 200 patients, establishing goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating the therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Communicated health care instructions to the patient per assessment and plan of care in a clear, empathetic way, responding to patient messages within 24 hours. Collaborated with home health professionals to see improvement in goal achievement by 32%.

Used BLS to regain regular heart rhythm in 13 coded ER patients. Provided care from wound treatment to broken bone immobilization to the administration of medication for over 26 patients per shift. Led community outreach efforts to reduce the rate of drug overdoses by 13% by providing education, training, and resources. Collaborated with all ER team members, enabling coordinated care that improved efficiency by 11% and patient outcomes by 23%.

Assisted nurses in the collection of lab samples from 20+ patients daily, reducing turnaround times for lab results. Aided post-surgical care for an average of 15 patients daily, reducing complications and promoting quicker recovery. Ensured comfort and a smooth transition by helping with the admission, transfer, and discharge of 2700+ patients. Conducted regular patient rounds that led to quicker identification of patient needs and better response times.