Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Moore County Hospital District –, , Austin, TX

Managed care from admission to discharge.

Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.The Waters Senior Living –, , Seattle, WA Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 08/2022 to 11/2022

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