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0-5 years of experience
Experienced in care for long term senior patients with dementia attributed to Alzheimer’s disease and limited physical mobility.
- Tracheotomy care including wound-VAC maintenance, wound cleaning and changing catheters and dressings.
- Administered enema treatments, nebulizer treatments, intramuscular and subcutaneously injections, ophthalmic, gastrointestinal and intravenous medications as prescribed by physician.
- Monitored blood glucose levels in diabetic patients through use of glucometer and interfaced with laboratories to obtain results of analysis and follow-up on STAT orders.
- Transmitted pharmaceutical prescriptions for dispensing and interfaced with pharmacist on dosages and refills.
- Assessed at-risk patients, interfaced with physicians, implemented prescribed protocols and formulated patient care plans as prescribed.
0-5 years of experience
Managed the care of complex medical Patients on an in-patient sub-acute medical floor.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Provided care and counseling to hospice patients and their families.
- Initiated weekly team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
- Served as a preceptor to Nurse Practitioner students and taught geriatric concepts to medical students and residents.
0-5 years of experience
Performed as team member to assist elderly population to maintain optimal level of functioning.
- Assessed client needs, planned care, implemented interventions, and evaluated client outcomes.
- Performed as role of charge nurse when needed and coordinated and completed admissions and discharges to facility.
- Performed all routes of medication administration, administered treatments, performed dressing changes, tube and catheter insertion, and provided enteral tube feedings.
- Provided direction and supervision to CNA’s and LPN’s, delegated duties effectively, and completed staff performance evaluations.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted educational in-services to nurses, doctors, and other health care practitioners in nursing homes and hospitals in the tri-state area.
- Collaborated with pharmaceutical companies and in-service coordinators to ensure the delivery of quality medical educational programs.
- Led conference calls with nurses and prepared weekly minutes for distribution.
- Supervised nursing staff and evaluated their performance of their daily duties.
- Regularly attended workshops, seminars, and classes to gain insight on drug therapies and general care for geriatric patients.
0-5 years of experience
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Directed nursing aides in the care of all patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene, grooming and feeding
- Educated and treated diabetic patients
- Administered daily medications and treatments to patients
0-5 years of experience
Monitored residents’ vital signs and answered all resident requests for assistance.
- Provided range-of-motion exercises and massages, assisted residents with ambulation.
- Lifted and turned immobile clients, and assisted residents with all hygiene-related tasks.
- Aided in bed-changing and maintained cleanliness and atmosphere of the nursing home.
0-5 years of experience
Worked in the morning at a primary care office treating patients and the afternoon at a variety of nursing homes, ALF, and short term rehabilitations.
- Assessed elderly patient on a monthly basis in facilities. Diagnosed and treated current illnesses. Identified, treated and managed chronic disease.
- Performed procedures in the office such as pelvic exams, cryotherapy, skin biopsies and suture removals.
- Documented, coded and billed all procedures in the office and at all facilities that were performed by the nurse practitioner.
0-5 years of experience
Collaborated with physicians to provide care to geriatric patients with complex case loads to improve quality of care and decrease length of stay.
- Corresponded with area nursing homes to enhance relationships, streamline referral process, and provide staff education.
- Participated in staff education and orientation.
- Developed a 12-bed Geriatric Unit to provide specialized care to frail elderly patients.
0-5 years of experience
Managed team of medical support personnel.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Evaluated patients presenting with: asthma, appendicitis and hernia.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
- Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared and assisted daily activities such as exercise acts and crafts, card games.
- Promoted to Daily Activity Coordinator.
- Geriatric patients- feeding, washing, grooming, diaper changing and elopement precautions.
- Recorded all pertinent data and incidents in activity report.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed patient interviews and physical exams for routine and episodic visits in a long- term care setting.
- Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests to create comprehensive treatment plans including
- Counseled residents on issues of nutrition and health maintenance.
0-5 years of experience
Preformed admission physical exams for Nursing home facilities
- Completed daily medical rounds
- Wrote orders, accepted calls from nursing staff regarding changes in the client’s medical conditions and gave appropriate phone orders
- Ordered and interpreted results of lab work
- Ordered appropriate referrals for the clients’ medical and mental health as needed
- Ordered appropriate rehabilitation services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
- Effectively worked with a Multi-disciplinary team
- Evaluated clients to determine the need for hospice care and assisted clients and their families with their decision
0-5 years of experience
Full time daily rounds @ 5 Long Term Care Facilities for acute and routine visits
- Part time Primary Care in office focusing on Health Maintenance and Chronic Disease Management
- PRN Provider in Urgent Care Clinic
- Manage chronic disease processes; including but not limited to: Asthma, Dementia, DM, HTN, Obesity, CAD, CHF,
- Analyze diagnostic data, utilize digital resources and application of “Meaningful Use” Documentation via EMR
- Manage after hours emergency calls
- Collaborate with Physicians and work as team player with various Inter-disciplines
6-10 years of experience
Practice good hygiene and Infection control
- Offer emotional support to patients and families
- Provided assistance to patients in daily activities
- Took vital signs, and kept daily record of fluid intake by patients
- Communicated patient condition to registered nurse and discussed patient routine
- Respected patient’s right of independence and confidentiality
6-10 years of experience
Charge nurse for the 3 – 11 shift. Administered medications for 60 residents
- Responsible for two unit aides and completion of all assignments
- Alert to side effects or adverse reactions and reporting them to physician
- Ordering medications, charting of medications and treatments
- Revision of nursing care plans
0-5 years of experience
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients’ needs.
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
0-5 years of experience
Perform diagnostic evaluation and management services in several extended care facilities.
- Devise, implement and evaluate plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of the physical, emotional, societal and environmental needs of patients.
- Provide 24 on call services for the extended care facilities, clinics and assisted living settings.
- Participate in educational and in-service programs, develop and present educational programs to all levels of health care providers to facilitate staff development in management of the geriatric patient.
0-5 years of experience
collaborative agreement with seven on-staff physicians
- responsible for 80 of facility’s residents
- perform complete history, physical examination, and plan of care for each resident admitted
- prescribe medications and treatment modalities based on individual resident’s needs
- respond to all acute changes in resident condition calls
0-5 years of experience
collaborative agreement with seven on-staff physicians
- responsible for 80 of facility’s residents
- perform complete history, physical examination, and plan of care for each resident admitted
- prescribe medications and treatment modalities based on individual resident’s needs
- respond to all acute changes in resident condition calls
0-5 years of experience
Administer Prescribed Drugs and other remedies
- Prepare patients for treatments and set up equipment
- Write Progress reports and update charts
- Perform routine and prescribed tests as authorized by the doctor
- Communication with patients and their families to provide moral support and decision making
0-5 years of experience
Worked as a team leader and responsible to making assignments for all GNAs during the shift. Report any conflicts requiring resolution to the supervisor.
- Responsible for patient care in a complex environment providing care for geriatric patients.
- Practice safety, environmental, and infection control measures.
- Maintain client’s log of daily activities that are accurate and comprehensive.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for assisting client(s) to meet with activities of daily living
- Help the client(s) meet up with set goals for the day
- Document all care eligibly
- Report abnormalities to the nurse clearly and on time
- Communicate effectively with other care providers and family
0-5 years of experience
- Diagnose, manage and treat elderly patients through office and home visits
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding medical conditions and treatment plans
- Respond to inquiries from patients and their families
- Conduct blood tests; treat wounds as needed
0-5 years of experience
Develop and Implement Senior Care team concept in Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Provide care to patients in skilled nursing facilities – promote health and prevent hospitalizations
- Supervising Senior Services Nurse Practitioners
- Coach, orient, schedule, and review performance of team members
0-5 years of experience
- Complete patient assessments to include mental, spiritual, physical, and emotional care
- Medication administration to the elderly that may be mentally compromised and needs assistance with medicines.
- Wound care such as wet to dry dressings, wound vacs, silver placements, or per physician’s orders.
- Communicate with physicians on the patient’s status and desired treatment
- Supervise CNAs to ensure Vital signs are performed and assist with personal care.
- Frequent mental evaluations to ensure no further decline while in an inpatient setting.
- Capable of typing and performing needed documentation on computer programs.
- Make appointments to other disciplines as needed to promote patient stability.
- Discharge plans that consist of home settings, acute or inpatient placement for more patient care.
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