Sandy Linington

Sault Area Hospital

06.2019 - Current

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Transferred patients to higher level of care, ICU and telemetry, as required.