Ivan P.

Prepared, administered, and appropriately documented actions taken to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications. Appropriately carried out assigned patient care based on patients conditions. Transcribed physicians orders to resident charts, flow sheets, medication/treatment records and care plans as required. Coordinated referrals for special disciplines and arranged appointments. Facilitated discharge planning involving patients and families, physicians and staff working with skilled nursing and home care liaisons. Supervised a staff of six nursing assistants and sixty residents. Conducted frequent rounds to check on residents and evaluated effectiveness of care delivery. Closely monitored residents to diffuse possible disturbances. Observed for physical or emotional changes in residents condition and accurately documented noted changes. Composed detailed Incident Reports regarding changes in resident condition, physical altercations, and injuries daily. Conducted head counts of flight risk residents pre and post shift. Sought to provide consistent, unbiased treatment of all residents.

Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs on each shift. Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications; and optimize patient outcomes. Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Educated residents and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses and conditions.