Ruth Saunders
Norton,NB
Summary
Experience working in several different nursing areas. Such as: Emergency department, Cardiac Care, Nursing Home, Facility Nurse.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Facility Nurse
Portage Atlantic
05.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Contributed to successful health outcomes by monitoring vital signs, administering prescribed medications, and updating physicians on patient status regularly.
- Assisted in the development of facility-wide policies and procedures aimed at streamlining nursing practices for optimal patient care delivery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NBCCSJ
Saint John12.2003
Skills
Certified in Foot Care, IV administration, wound care, Palliative care, adult physical assessment, Phlebotomy, Insulin administration, medication administration, casting As well:
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
- Patient Intake
- Health Education
- Patient Management
- Documenting Intake
- Medication Dispensing
- Immunization Administration
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Facility Nurse
Portage Atlantic
05.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
NBCCSJ
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