Debra Winecoff Mathews

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
• Assisted in emergency procedures, maintaining calm and safety during crises.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
• Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
• Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
• Provided compassionate support to patients and their families throughout care process.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.

Worked extra shifts to accommodate the needs of unit or to allow other staff to have a day off.

Assisted in orientating new nurses to the unit.

Helped out on other units as needed .

Worked with management when needed to deescalate any difficult situations

• Direct pt care
• New born nursery care
• home health
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• Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on effective health management and wellness strategies.
• Provided compassionate support to patients throughout treatment and recovery processes.
• Trained new nursing staff on established protocols and best practices efficiently.
• Utilized critical thinking skills for rapid assessment of clinical situations.
• Maintained safe patient environments by adhering to infection control policies.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.