Samantha Wallace

• Follows KARDEX for patient care needs, including communication, meal assistance, transferring, ambulation, toileting, hygiene, and grooming.
• Executes individualized care plans, addressing instructions such as diet restrictions, safe transferring, pressure ulcer prevention, restraint use, fall prevention, and assisted communication.
• Reports patient condition changes to the Registered Nurse promptly and objectively, including skin integrity, mental status, sleep patterns, nutritional factors, weight, bowel functions, and behaviors.
• Assists with psychosocial patient needs, responds to call bells, answers phones, supports healthcare team, provides coverage during breaks, attends meetings, and contributes to a safe environment.
• Documents care and changes in patient condition following hospital policy, using Core Care Summary and Progress Notes.
• Operates equipment like lifts and wheelchairs, ensuring functionality and notifying staff of concerns.
• Maintains a safe environment by adhering to safety standards, identifying and preventing safety issues, attending safety meetings, and using personal protective equipment.
• Exhibits the center's core values and contributes to patients' well-being.

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritize tasks effectively, properly plan for, and allocate the right amount of time and effort to complete tasks. Remains calm and manages stress appropriately

• Deliver safe administration of medication and treatments with a focus on accuracy, quality and meeting our residents’ quality of life requests.

• Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality of personal care to our residents.

• Work as a key member of the team and Neighborhood multidisciplinary team to understand residents’ individual needs, and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care, support new resident move-ins, facilitate transfers to hospital, or any changes in resident medical needs.

• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation of patient information.
• Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
• Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
• Supported efficient operations during clinical rotations by completing assigned tasks promptly while adhering to established guidelines.
• Consistently provided emotional support for patients experiencing stress or anxiety related to their medical conditions or treatment plans.
• Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process
• Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

• Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies; provided tracheotomy care and catheter insertion.
• Monitored patients / residents condition interpreting and tracking ECG reading, identify irregular telemetry.
• Managing and accessing patients care, physical assessment, documentation and medication administration.
• Delivered medication via oral, IV, PCG and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address.
• Manage chronic and acute conditions such as active infections treatments for DVT, STEMI, ACS, and COPD.
• Developed therapeutic relationship with patients and family while providing culturally sensitive care.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.

• Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
• Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
• Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation of patient information.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
• Assisted with pain and symptom management. emotional and spiritual support for patients caregivers and families.

• Assist with the orientation of the patient to the hospital /unit as creating a pleasant and comforting environment for the patient.
• Assisting, under the direction of regulated Health Care Professionals, with ambulation, toileting, bathing and personal hygiene functions
• Maintain records and files as per policies and standard operating procedures obligated by the hospital.
• Assist with menu selection and distribution of patient food and nourishment, and feeding of patients as necessary, or assistance with meals as required (opening packages, making patient comfortable and documenting food consumption
• Assist with the transportation of patients and the collection/delivery of patient supplies.
• Good organizational skills with an ability to work accurately with detail, and strong positive team base skills.
• Reports all concerns voiced by patients and their families
• Alerts team members when any change or concern about the patient’s condition is raised
• Maintain a tidy and safe environment for patients and disinfecting beds, room and equipment
• Examine and interview client and listen to their concerns
• Monitors the inventory, restocks regular items for the unit and reports necessary reorders to the professional team.
• Porter service (moving patient from surgery room to appointed rooms, different floors, x-rays and etc.)Assisted with the orientation of patients to the hospital/unit, provided assistance with ambulation, toileting, bathing, and personal hygiene functions, maintained records and files, assisted with menu selection and distribution of patient food, transported patients and collected/delivered patient supplies, and maintained a tidy and safe environment for patients.
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• Good organizational skills with an ability to work accurately in a fast environment

• Restocking supplies and moving equipment

• Performing CPR
• Delivering blood and specimen sampled to the lab and so much more.

• Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, resulting in a more streamlined workflow.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing attentive and efficient transport services.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, ensuring optimal recovery conditions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the overall quality of patient care.
• Ensured timely delivery of meals and medications to patients, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
• Contributed to infection control measures by diligently disinfecting surfaces and equipment.
• Provided exceptional support during emergency situations, enabling swift response from medical teams.
• Streamlined inventory management processes, guaranteeing sufficient supplies for patient care needs.
• Assisted in transferring patients between departments, facilitating efficient coordination of healthcare services.
• Strengthened communication between hospital departments by effectively relaying accurate information about patient status and needs.
• Completed documentation requirements accurately and promptly, supporting seamless continuity of care for patients.
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion when interacting with patients, fostering trust and rapport.
• Facilitated patient mobility by properly utilizing equipment such as wheelchairs or stretchers while adhering to safety protocols.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to continuously refine skills and stay current on best practices within the field.
• Enhanced the efficiency of daily operations by taking initiative in performing necessary tasks without direct supervision.
• Reduced stress for families during difficult times through compassionate communication and assistance with non-medical concerns.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork among colleagues through effective collaboration on joint projects.
• Managed time efficiently while balancing multiple responsibilities, ensuring that all tasks were completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.