Karen Morris

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring optimal care and safety standards.
• Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored interventions.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatments as necessary for improved health.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment plans and wellness practices.
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• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process enhancement to elevate overall care delivery standards.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Assisted in wound care, IV therapy, and other clinical procedures effectively.

• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Supervised 2-4 CNA

• 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.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, as per MD orders.
• Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.

• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.