Prepared the physician's weekly clinic by organizing and updating
charts with clinic notes, retrieving scans, obtaining
medical records of the new patients, and verbally confirming all appointments
via telephone
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
Child maltreatment was measured by examining child protective services reports using State agency data,
medical chart documentation for possible abuse or neglect, and parental report of harsh punishment
via the Parent - Child Conflict Tactics scale.