Professional Duties & Responsibilities Developed proficiencies with medical technology, supplies, and pharmaceuticals over 14 years of nursing Knowledgeable regarding the challenges facing medical professionals across a wide range of
disciplines Supported general surgeons as well as surgeons specializing
in neurosurgery, transplants, pediatrics, etc.. Built and strengthened long term relationships with physicians, hospital leaders, and community figures Led nursing teams
in 13 intensive / critical care units ensuring effective and efficient patient care
Monitored, recorded, and reported patient condition to physicians Provided critical care surgical support, wound care, and administered medications Dealt with AMI, septic shock, DKA, and CHF Educated patients and families
in healthy diets and exercise Assisted
in admission, transfer, discharge, and documentation of patients Managed medical supplies, equipment, and medications ensuring adequate and functioning materials Proven ability to adapt medical knowledge and people skills
in fast paced, ever changing environments Performed all duties
in a positive, professional, and timely
manner
Charge Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across a variety of medical
disciplines Responsible for 30 residents with broad medical needs and diseases including dementia, Parkinson's, congestive heart failure, COPD, acute renal failure, MRSA, and stroke Implement physician directed treatment plans alerting medical team of patient status changes as appropriate Maintain patient charts and confidential information
in a secure and organized
manner Supervise and educate CNA on infection control and patient care best practices Advocate for patient rights striving to understand patient needs and concerns Administer medications via peripheral line assessing IV site and flow rate
Monitor urinary elimination including consistency, odor, volume, and color indwelling catheter patients Inspect wounds for type, drainage, odor, presence of undermining and / or tunneling, and pain Collect specimens from patients for a variety of laboratory tests Assess patients receiving oxygenation therapy for symptoms of impaired gas exchange Maintain alignment of the affected joints post total hip / knee replacement Encourages deep breathing and coughing exercises Assesses pain control and evaluates response to pain management Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity