Cathy Jorgensen

• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
• Educated patients and families on health management and preventative care strategies.
• Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
• Assessed patient needs and developed tailored care strategies for chronic illness management.
• Monitored treatment progress, ensuring adherence to protocols and timely interventions.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, enhancing understanding and compliance.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
• Collaborated with community resources to support patients' social determinants of health effectively.
• Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
• Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
• Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
• Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
• Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.

Rural Nursing included;

Medical surgical nursing

Labour and Delivery Nursing

Emergency Nursing

• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
• Educated patients and families on health management and preventative care strategies.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
• 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.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Ensured safe transportation of students to and from school, adhering to all traffic regulations.
• Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining vehicle safety and compliance standards.
• Managed student behavior on the bus, fostering a respectful and orderly environment during transit.
• Assisted in coordinating routes to maximize efficiency and minimize delays for timely arrivals.
• Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance schedules for fleet management.
• Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
• Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
• Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
• Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
• Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
• Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
• Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.