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6-10 years of experience
Entrusted with charge nurse responsibilities such as daily RN duties, staffing the floor, running codes, and assisting the other nurses by calling any abnormal lab values to the physician
- Maintained awareness of comfort and safety needs for 7-9 patients
- Monitored CVA’s, MVA’s, head trauma, total knee or hip replacement surgery patients, as well as debilitated patients
- Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis or home health
- Initiated and maintained IV access, foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, administered blood, and assisted with prn medications
- Promoted to the leadership role of Advanced Nurse Clinician
- Acted as a preceptor for new and upcoming nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and all types of therapists including education on new procedures and equipment, caring for bed sores, and keeping skills up to date and proficient
0-5 years of experience
I’ve assisted patients transitioning from immediate care to full time rehabilitation including physical and occupational therapy.
- I’ve reported to the charge nurse during shifts to report any issues that arise with patients concerning their current conditions
- I’ve administered medication on a daily schedule from anywhere between seven to fourteen patients per shift.
- I’ve created care plans and charted on the patient’s progress then given report to incoming nurse who relieves me of duty.
- I’ve also learned then put into practice breathing treatments for patients that have respiratory problems or severe asthma.
10+ years of experience
Cared for rehabilitation patients by assisting with activities of daily life, dressing wounds, monitoring vital processes & psychological condition, aiding in physical therapy, and any other necessary functions
- Medical and data expertise recognized by superiors when asked to train other personnel on the proper process for capturing critical patient data for doctors using advanced imagery
- Possess working knowledge of medical terminology and proper procedures within a medical environment
- Recorded assessment data and organized patient care records for both acute and terminal treatment areas
- Awarded multiple Customer Service Excellence Certificates and Awards
0-5 years of experience
Performed assessment, analysis, documented and reported it to the appropriate medical professional.
- Provided personal care, dressing wounds, tracheotomy care and collected specimens.
- Administered medications and vaccines according to the physician prescription.
- Educated and counseled the patient and families regarding treatments and medications.
- Established positive relationships with patients, families, nurses, physicians and administrators.
- Process orders as written by healthcare providers.
- Use the EPIC and Meditech charting systems.
0-5 years of experience
Provided care as Team Leader and/or Charge Nurse, guiding and directing team members
- Updated plan of care and suggest necessary revisions when needed
- Performed daily health assessments to evaluate patient’s physical, mental and emotional status
- Administered medications PO, IM and IV
- Communicated with patients, families and co-workers in an empathetic and caring manner
- Monitored telemetry for 30 bed Intensive Care Unit
- Interpreted EKG’s for 30 bed Intensive Care Unit
- Delivered quality care to all patients, preserved and protected patient rights
- Performed medication administration, including titration, following established protocols
- Demonstrated the ability to perform assessments, evaluation and implementation of plans of care
- Documented patient information accurately and effectively
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in identification of medical, emotional, and social needs of the client throughout the treatment process.
- Administered TB tests & immunizations to clients and staff in accordance with Department of Health.
- Assessed medical and psychological problems and reported significant findings to the physician and appropriate counselor.
- Completed initial medical and nutritional assessment, and chemical dependency and suicide history.
- Adhered to Patient Rights as outlined in licensure manual.
0-5 years of experience
Computerized charting on the Kodiak/HMS system intakes and output, patients progress and any abnormal activity or behaviors.
- Provided direct patient care for post surgical patients in a rehabilitation setting
- Reported patient progress to the LPN and RN on assignment
- Collected and prepared specimens for lab processing
- Answered multi-line phone system
0-5 years of experience
Assisted physicians in continuous assessment and follow-up care for patients with Congestive Heart Failure, Heart transplant and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. Provided numerous in-services to new residents, medical staff and nursing staff for cardiac rehabilitation awareness and modification of risk factors.
- Assisted physicians in planning research study involving “Arm Ergometer Use & Congestive Heart Failure.”
- Achieved greatest increase in new referrals from physicians to program.
- Facilitated “Healthy Heart for SLUCARE for Women” at the Ritz Carlton.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted the nurses with their daily caregiving
- Observed and assisted with charting the progress of patients
- Provided assistance to patients in the post-surgery recovery room
- Cleaned hospital rooms and changed linens
- Learned bedside manners by tending to the needs of patients in 30 rooms per week
6-10 years of experience
Served as the Phase I acute care coordinator of 56 bed cardiac stepdown unit.
- Developed programs of treatment and education for cardiac clients and family
- Directed daily activity progression and exercise prescriptions
- Provided Advanced Cardiac Life Support protocols
- Served as ACLS instructor for Cardiac Rehab department.
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated rehabilitation care for cardiac populations after various cardiac procedures/hospitalization.
- Developed education programs for cardiac rehab outpatients, which included exercise and nutritional guidelines.
- Performed cardiac monitoring and patient assessment, including telemetry.
- Established and met goals for patients to achieve improved cardiovascular fitness.
0-5 years of experience
Provided direct care to adult and elderly patients following stroke and / or spinal cord injuries.
- Prepared patients for treatment, including transport to treatment area.
- Safeguarded, motivated, and assisted patients with exercises and functional activities under supervision of nursing and therapist staff.
- Assisted the RN / LPN in completing tasks that support patient care activities and treatment, including assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) and maintaining proper body alignment when using a wheelchair or walker.
0-5 years of experience
- Maintained accurate documentation, observation and communicated changes in mental or physical status of residents.
- Assisted residents with personal needs including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting/incontinence care, laundry, transferring and meal escorts.
- Performed housekeeping tasks such as making beds and changing linens, emptying trash, and cleaning rooms.
- Observed residents for changes in behavior and habits and reported said changes to appropriate staff members for additional assessment and follow-up.
- Provided individualized therapeutic recreational activities.
0-5 years of experience
Developed and implemented market plans for assigned territory.
- Marketed facility services to healthcare providers, patients and families.
- Evaluated the appropriateness of referrals received for admission to 38 bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital utilizing Medicare guidelines.
- Completed pre-admission screening through patient assessment and chart review.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted rounds and monitored all patients in the assigned area
- Assisted resident patients in daily life activities
- Prepared and administered medication according to treatment plan
- Communicated any observed changes effectively to the concerned physicians
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for 20 bed step-down unit
- Scheduled all therapies (physical, occupational, and speech) and coordinated with nursing staff
- Supervised rehabilitation aides and provided inservice education for new hires
- Responsible for patient discharge planning, care planning, and coordination of in-home visits
0-5 years of experience
Provided high quality outpatient nursing care for 50-80 Phase II and III cardiopulmonary rehabilitation patients daily.
- Responsible for arrhythmia monitoring and new patient education.
- Coordinated exercise programs and developed exercise prescriptions and routines, based upon stress testing and evaluation.
- Provided patient progress reports to their respective physicians.
- Responsible for administrative duties, including computerized billing.
- Utilized various computerized telemetry systems: Hewlett Packard, SpaceLabs, Quinton Q-Tel, and Care Systems.
- Developed and taught classes on cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modification.
0-5 years of experience
Rehab nurse liaison with twenty-four rural community hospitals
- Intake coordinator – screened potential patients prior to admission
- Prepared capital budget analysis
- Staff scheduling and problem solving
- Initiated and implemented the opening of their TCU in 1994
- Structured rehabilitation team meetings and overall patient care
- Managed a staff of 30 nursing and support staff
0-5 years of experience
Performed assessments, administered treatments, medications, and procedures to all rehab patients.
- Communicated with physicians, patients, families, and responsible parties daily regarding changes in medical conditions, room changes, etc.
- Provided patient, family, and caregiver education.
- Responsible for meeting the standards of Practice which included managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment on the unit. Collaboration with PT/OT and all ancillary
- Personnel ensuring appropriate rehab services are rendered.
0-5 years of experience
Performed assessments, administered treatments, medications, and procedures to all rehab patients.
- Communicated with physicians, patients, families, and responsible parties daily regarding changes in medical conditions, room changes, etc.
- Provided patient, family, and caregiver education.
- Responsible for meeting the standards of Practice which included managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment on the unit. Collaboration with PT/OT and all ancillary
- Personnel ensuring appropriate rehab services are rendered.
0-5 years of experience
Provided care for patients that required inpatient subacute rehabilitation for Traumatic brain, Spinal cord and Ortho injury
- Worked as an integral part of a disciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors and therapists
- Provided ventilator monitoring, tracheostomy care, peripheral venous, subclavian and implanted access device care, TPN infusions, enteral feedings, Wound care and splinting
- Provided relief house supervisory as needed
- Started as a LPN, completed RN studies and licensure during employment
0-5 years of experience
- Performed targeted assessments, care planning, implementation of care plan of geriatric patients with multiple co-morbidities influencing the patient’s physical, psychological and cognitive status
- Collaborated with the nursing team in a mutually supportive environment to enhance rehab patient care
- Integrate best practice research into geriatric rehab care and demonstrated ability to meet professional clinical infection control protocols
0-5 years of experience
Provided high quality nursing care in both Skilled and Rehabilitation units.
- Performed wound care to a variety of wounds ranging from venous, arterial, diabetic, pressure ulcer and post-operative wounds and incisions.
- Evaluate, advised and educated the client and caregivers in the recovery and rehabilitation process to prepare them for discharge to ensure the client experiences a healthier recovery at home.
- Proficient in working with medical staff involving the care of a rehabilitation of clients.
- Experienced in a wide variety of wounds ranging in venous, arterial, diabetic, pressure ulcers and post-operative surgical wounds and incisions.
- Performed assessments and medication management for clients in a 124 bed facility.
- Assumed role as Nurse Preceptor.
0-5 years of experience
Assisting the RN/LPN in completing tasks that support patient care activities and treatments
- Providing direct patient care activities appropriate to training and competency
- Ensures that department is kept clean and organized
- Assists with equipment maintenance and cleaning of supplies
- Completes patient care activities as assigned while promoting excellent patient satisfaction and outcomes
- Ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual’s needs and rights
0-5 years of experience
Assessed/ recorded patient temperature, pulse rate, respiration and blood pressure.
- Assisted in patient grooming, dressing and meals.
- Informed nurses about pertinent information gathered about patient’s conditions.
- Empathetic and patient to impatient, angry and confused patients.
0-5 years of experience
Start up of brand new program that involved telemetry monitoring (rehabilitation driven program) with those that have experienced a recent cardiac event.
- Involved in all post cardiac event education and road to recovery program.
- Hands on administration of all medicines, including; initiating and maintaining Intravenous lines, wound vacs and any other necessary interventions.
- Handled all aspects of setting up crash cart, in charge of codes throughout facility and maintained all suctioning, oxygen equipment with appropriate vendors.
6-10 years of experience
Performed weekend charge nurse making rounds with physiatrist
- Assigned patient care assignments in accordance with staffing ratio and patient acuity
- Provided direct patient care for spinal cord, stroke, orthopedic and brain injured patients
- Oriented new staff members, potential patients and family to the rehab unit
0-5 years of experience
Direct (hands-on) patient care and assistance with nursing duties as directed.
- Meticulous record-keeping of patient data and observation.
- Patient advocate. Maintain good rapport and open lines of communication with patients, families, and other staff members.
- Medical equipment setup and operation as well as staff education on specific equipment usage.
- Achieved perfect 4 on annual performance reviews 4 out of 5 years.
0-5 years of experience
Offering physical, emotional and social care to patients with brain and spinal cord injuries
- Observing and documenting the medical and mental status of patients, and reporting on findings
- Supporting a diverse range of patients with behavioral, mental, psychiatric and substance abuse issues, and assisting them in their rehabilitation
- Performing emergency on-site treatment for seizures and suicidal patients, and triaging patients and interventions by in person and over the telephone
- Effectively managing a busy and increasing workload using excellent time management and prioritizing skills
- Supervising Nursing Assistants, and instructing them in medication administration, skin integrity and competencies
- Administering EKGs, performing venipuncture’s, immunizations and PPDs and assisting with biopsies and pap smears
0-5 years of experience
Coordinates educational activities and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families
- Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for clients
- Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals
- Developed a rapport with clients, their families, and health team members.
- Acts as a resource and a role model for nursing staff and students and participates in activities such as nursing committees and professional organizations that promote the improvement of nursing care and the advancement of professional rehabilitation nursing
- Applies nursing research to clinical practice and participates in nursing research studies
6-10 years of experience
Define target markets, compile statistical charts and data, and maintain marketing contacts to develop referrals sources
- Communicate with physicians, social workers and case mangers to facilitate client needs and identify potential problems
- Attend & promote HealthSouth at conventions, seminars and meetings
- Schedule and conduct luncheons, presentations, and tours of facility
- Conduct patient evaluations to facilitate admission
- Knowledge and experience with Medicare CMS for rehab, pre-admission criteria, Computer programs, Excel, Word, Power Point.
10+ years of experience
- Completed Admission Assessment, Biopsychosocials, and PCPC Assessments
- Discharge Assessments, and Formulated Aftercare Plans
- Daily Physical assessments and Administration of Medications and Documentation
- Educated Staff and Clients on Various Health Topics
- Formulated Interventions to Meet Clients Immediate Care Needs
- Preceptor for New Licensed Personnel
0-5 years of experience
Delivering full range of rehabilitation nursing care from admission through discharge
- Preparing and presenting weekly team conferences with interdisciplinary teams
- Close work with interdisciplinary team for the best care of the patient/family from admission to discharge
- Close work with Social Service staff for proper/safe discharge of patient to have successful reintegration to community
- FIM scoring for all patients
0-5 years of experience
Perform Clinical assessments of patients by using CMS-13 guidelines for admission to Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation.
- Clinical assessments for Medicare, Medicaid, Manage Care and Commercial Insured
- Co-ordinate and communicate with professional staff Physicians, Nursing, Case Managers and Social Workers in order to provide appropriate care and follow up for all medical and Social needs.
- Confers with providers or referral source to determine patient’s plan of treatment to assure continuity of care or improve quality of care.
- Use of Cerna Electronic Medical Records program to assess, analyze, document patient plan of care for admission.
- Build relationships with Physicians, Nursing, Case Managers, Social Workers and Multi-disciplinary
- Use of UDS computer program to submit clinical information for Medical Director review for admission.
- Travel /Cover as necessary to surrounding area hospitals outside geographic assigned areas.
0-5 years of experience
Assessed resident needs and followed nursing care plans.
- Cared for TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) patients including individuals suffering from strokes and accidents, and open and closed head injuries. Also cared for chronic conditions such as MS, Guillain/Barre Disease, and Dementia.
- Worked with Urinary Catheters and Autonomic Dysreflexia.
- Performed skilled nursing procedures and directed resident cares.
- Directed and supervised nursing care services by Rehabilitation Assistants to achieve quality outcomes for residents.
- Communicated procedures, assessments, observations, and other information orally and in writing.
- Interacted effectively with physicians, rehabilitation team, and staff.
- Coordinated educational activities and utilized resources to implement a teaching and discharge plan for residents and their families.
- Assisted in providing a safe environment to ensure residents, visitors and staff are protected.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for performing cardiovascular and pulmonary assessment and care under the provisions of the outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
- Recognizes and initiates appropriate actions in emergency situations.
- Contributes to nursing expertise in the development of policies, procedures and standards of patient care.
- Utilizes nursing skills to determine biophysical, environmental, self-care, and educational needs of the patient/family/significant other to develop, implement, and revise the plan of care.
- Devised a post-test for cardiac Risk Factors education class.
- Cross-trained in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Wound Care.
0-5 years of experience
Team leader assigned with 10 patients leading an LVN and RNT
- Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Responsible for monitoring test results of assigned patient and reporting results to physicians
- Provided assessment, care and dressing of wounds or surgical incisions
- Administered vaccines and medications as prescribed by physicians
- Interact with different departments regarding patient care
- Educate patients and families on health care needs, conditions, options
- Assist with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies and procedures
- Provided orientation and training to new nursing staff
0-5 years of experience
Perform pre-admission assessment on the clinical status of patient referrals and evaluate the patient’s needs for Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy
- Interact with healthcare providers and the facility to review the medical record of potential patients
- Serve as an educational resource for the hospitals and healthcare professionals
- Verify health insurance and coverage for the inpatient acute rehabilitation program
- Communicate with patients and family members goals and expectations for rehabilitation program
- Attending health fairs and senior living facilities to market to the community
0-5 years of experience
Actively listen, reflect, and guide client and their families through the grieving process to mourn the loss of abilities and roles
- Utilize specialized knowledge and clinical skills needed to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness
- Coordinate educational activities and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families
- Perform hands on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes from clients
- Coordinate nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals
- Share information about the disease underlying disabilities and teaches nursing techniques to help clients and their families develop the self-care skills necessary to move towards wellness on the illness-wellness continuum
- Prepare clients and their families for future self management and decision making responsibilities by fostering clients’ independence and goal achievement
- Coordinate with team members and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the optimal opportunity for recovery is made available to the client
0-5 years of experience
- Perform duties in the Neuro Rehabilitation Nurse
- Assessed IV’s, Administered Blood Transfusion
- Wound Care/Cardiac Monitoring, Transcribed all medical doctor‘ order
- Medical/Physical Assessment
0-5 years of experience
Evaluating and providing a comprehensive plan of care for patients in the rehabilitation setting.
- Assessing and caring for patients in an acute rehabilitation setting.
- Assessing and caring for patients in long term acute care hospitals rehabilitation program.
- Assessing and caring for patients in rehabilitation programs in skilled nursing facilities.
- Medically managing complications that arise in the rehabilitation care setting.
6-10 years of experience
Worked as a team with doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to coordinate care
- Performed stress testing, nuclear stress testing, and Dobutamine stress
- Screened and read Holter monitors
- Tilt table testing
- Performed transesophageal echocardiograms in Intensive Care Unit
0-5 years of experience
Admission and assessment of Geriatric patients from acute clinical setting
- Formulation of care plans using holistic approach intergrating all co-morbidities identified
- Instructing and evaluating patient and families on interventions identified within careplans
- Collaborating with team members such as physical therapist social worker and attending MD to prepare patients’ and their families for discharge to the next continuum including home
0-5 years of experience
Coordinates patient rehabilitation program with therapies to ensure 24 hour needs are met
- Conducts family and patient education and make rounds with physicians when necessary
- Manage medications and treatments in timely manner
- Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care given as well as the patient response to care
- Work with interdisciplinary team to manage patient care
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests timely and participates in care planning with team and routine intervention
- Oversee nursing assistants and LPN’s to ensure they are aware of the patient care plans and refer to the care plan prior to administering care.
- Receives, investigates and responds to employee and patient/family complaints
- Review employee call-off’s and calls in off duty employees or adjusts the assignment sheet to adequately cover staffing
0-5 years of experience
Coordinate rehabilitation plan for patients receiving home and community based care for catastrophic injuries via assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Advise team members of needed modifications to programming to meet patient and payer needs and provide support for those.
- Facilitate communication between all rehabilitation team members, patients, families and insurance carriers.
- Advocate for patient needs and referrals and facilitate those with follow up to assure maximum potential for compliance.
- Provide education for patients and families regarding manifestations of their injuries and disabilities as well as health promotion teaching for management of concurrent health conditions.
0-5 years of experience
Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Set up treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiograph (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Give needles
0-5 years of experience
- Gave bedside care and worked with other rehabilitation disciplines (Speech, Physical, Occupational therapies, Dietitians, and Activities Directors) for progressive and therapeutic outcomes.
- Gave Hospice care for the terminally ill, helping families cope, with compassion and good listening skills
- Specialized wound care (wound vacs, pressure wounds, etc.); general nursing skills such as IV starts, dressing changes
- Cared for the special needs of the brain-injured, orthopedic, stroke, & spinal patients
- Documenting, according to State and Federal requirements, & organization policies and procedures
- FIM scale; Computer documentation on hospital networks such as Kronos, Medi-serve, and Cerner
0-5 years of experience
Assist professional staff management in meeting programs goals.
- Collect and record performance data from situational assessment and evaluation sites.
- Help patients who have been in an accident or suffered from an illness improve their movement, stamina, and coordination.
- Record vital signs, review bladder ultrasound to detect urinary retention and monitor patient(s) behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Clean work area and equipment after each treatment.
- Assist patients with physical problems or limitations, under supervision of therapists personal.
0-5 years of experience
Evaluate patient’s appropriateness for rehabilitation, necessity, and medical stability by completing preadmission screening form.
- Develop and maintain relationships with hospital personnel and community to promote facility benefits and to drive referrals.
- Assist with insurance authorizations for approval to facility.
- Facilitate communication with patient, family, medical personnel, and rehabilitation facility throughout the admission process.
0-5 years of experience
Help attain maximum function of patient care.
- Teach patients about diseases; injuries and related disabilities as well as self care skills.
- Teach patients how to self manage care.
- Intake coordinating of new patients into rehab.
- Super user for Meditech System 2009.
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