JUSTIN THEODORE SETTERINGTON

• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Executed precise medication administration through thorough understanding of dosages, potential interactions, and side effects.
• Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance when required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, and wound dressing.
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
• Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and necessary equipment were available as needed.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Prevented complications by closely monitoring high-risk patients throughout their hospital stay.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

∙ Feeding

∙ Patient Transfer

∙ Portering

∙ Toileting

∙ Simple Dressing Changes

∙ Bathing

∙ Vitals

∙ Blood Sugar Monitoring

∙ Mobility assistance (including the proper use of transfer and lifting devices)

∙ Activation, companionship, and social engagement

∙ Reporting changes in client status or safety concerns to a supervising nurse

∙ Documenting care provided or reporting to primary nurse to complete documentation

∙ Wiping down high touch surfaces

∙ Cleaning and disinfecting nursing station and medication area

∙ Re-stocking wall units (caddies) outside each patient room as per quota, daily

∙ Re-stocking wall side PPE supplies daily and prn

∙ Re-stocking daily and as needed linen carts

∙ Pick up of epidural/PCA/SCD pumps

∙ Check hand sanitizers and refill as needed

• Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
• Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
• Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.