Nicole Richards

Glen Hill Strathaven

09.2005 - Current

Responsible for medication administration, narcotic control, application of treatments and dressings, transcription of physician orders, reordering medications, quarterly med reviews
Collaborates and communicates effectively with multidisciplinary team to ensure quality resident outcomes
Demonstrates strong organizational skills when managing multiple tasks simultaneously within a busy schedule
Maintains current knowledge of evidenced-based/best practices related to Registered Practical Nurses scope of practice and adherence to the College of Nurses
Update resident charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess changes in residents conditions/health status, recognize complications and intervene
Assess residents continence/incontinence by conducting a focused assessment, gathering data, developing a plan of care, and evaluate outcomes with new admissions, annually, and with a significant change
Educate residents/families/SDM on disease progression, symptom management, medication changes, health status change to improve continuity of care
Provide direct resident care, including assessments and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
Complete all RAI-MDS documentation and assessments as required
Strong advocate for advanced care planning and providing resident centered care

Summary