Nerissa Tender

• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning across the continuum of care for medically complex hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate daily with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and external agencies to ensure timely and appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and identify barriers to discharge to facilitate safe and efficient transitions of care.
• Arrange post-acute services, including skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation, home health, hospice, and durable medical equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate recommendations to optimize patient progression and length of stay.
• Review clinical information and coordinate services to promote quality outcomes and cost-effective care.
• Educate patients and families regarding discharge plans and available community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to complex medical and surgical patients in acute care settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote continuity of care and discharge readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in patient condition to providers
• Provided critical care to trauma patients in high-pressure environments.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses for adverse reactions.
• Assisted in emergency procedures under the supervision of senior staff.
• Educated patients and families on post-trauma recovery and care strategies..
• Provided emotional support for families during difficult times while caring for their loved ones.

• Assisted in preparing patients for endoscopic procedures and interventions.
• Monitored vital signs and ensured patient comfort during procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians to provide quality care in the endoscopy unit.
• Educated patients on procedure details and post-care instructions.
• Assisted physicians with biopsies of gastrointestinal tissues for laboratory analysis.
• Administered appropriate medication according to the doctor's orders before the procedure.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid the physician during the examination and treatment of patients.

• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
• Trained new nursing staff on unit procedures and protocols.
• Responded promptly to any changes in a patient's condition such as increased pain or difficulty breathing.
• Educated patients about their medical conditions and instructed them on the proper use of medications or treatments prescribed by doctors.
• Provided family members with education regarding the diagnosis of their loved one's illness and how best to provide supportive care at home.
• Consulted with dietitians regarding the nutritional needs of assigned patients; monitored food intake during meal times.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.

• Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
• Coordinated communication among clients, families, caregivers, social services, and other agencies to effectively meet client needs.
• Guided clients in accessing community resources tailored to their specific needs.
• Participated in team meetings to collaboratively discuss cases and exchange best practices.
• Attended interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
• Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
• Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.