Pam Ogden

• Extensive health history prior to surgery to determine if the need for internal medicine or anesthesia involvement is required
• Provide pre operative and post operative teaching
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Conductive phone interviews with pre operative patients

• Providing pre-operative and post operative surgical care.
• Complex dressing changes
• Telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

• Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

• Cardiac patient care including telemerty monitoring
• caring for patient with chronic medical conditions
• Heart failure and diabetic monitoring and teaching
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, monitoring for side effects and potential interactions.
• Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
• Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.

• Clinician charge role, lead a team of nurses
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions meeting treatment goals
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient and family situations with therapeutic communication skills.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

• Pre and postoperative patient care
• Chest tube care, tracheotomy care, ostomy care

• Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording fluid output and intake.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.