Case Manager Rn
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate Nurse with ** years experience. Highly skilled in
developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Dedicated to providing specialized care for Medical-Surgical patients. Adept at being compassionate and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to promoting optimal health and improving quality of life for patients.
EXPERIENCE
RN Case Manager
March 2023 - Present Arcturus Hospice, Norcross
• RN Case Manager for Hospice patients
Provided emotional support during difficult conversations with family members regarding end-of-life decisions or other delicate topics.
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• Manage care and scheduling of patients
Maintained accurate documentation of all interactions with clients according to company policies and procedures.
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Identified potential barriers to success in order to proactively prevent problems before they arise.
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• Reliable, dependable and an excellent work ethic Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop treatment plans accordingly.
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Provided education to patients regarding their diagnoses, treatments, medications, and self-care management techniques.
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Fostered an environment conducive to open communication between patients and families and healthcare providers.
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Developed strategies that promote continuity of care across multiple settings or levels of service delivery.
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Monitored clinical progress of assigned caseloads through in- person visits or telephone contacts.
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Established positive rapport with clients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
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CONTACT
ad5d5w@r.postjobfree.com
Roswell, GA 30076
SKILLS
• Charting
• Patient care
• Outpatient care
• Health and wellness
• RN
• Med Surg
• Home Health
• Hospital
• Staff Nurse
• Medical Surgical
• EMR Systems
• Hospice Care
• Licensed Georgia Driver
• Managing personal care
• Treatment of Orthopedic conditions
• Inpatient and outpatient care
• Prevention treatment expert
• Patient advising
• Emotional awareness
• Triaging patient concerns
• Health and wellness expertise
• Follow-up calls
• Mental Health specialist
GREGORY POWICHROSKI
REGISTERED NURSE
Owner/Operator
June 2020 - February 2023 Greg's Healthy Vending, Atlanta Registered Nurse
November 2019 - May 2020 The Oaks at Byron Center- Trilogy Health Services, Grand Rapids
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on individual needs, utilizing evidence-based practices.
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Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
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Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
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Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
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• Operated my own Healthy Vending company in the Atlanta area Purchased products, stocked and maintained 30 Vending machines on my own
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• Sold business to get back to being a Registered Nurse again
• The Oaks - Long Term Care
Educated patients and caregiver's on diagnoses, and chronic disease management
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• Maintained patient charts and confidential files
Participated in facility wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety
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Educated patients and provided assistance for a quick and effective recovery
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Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
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Promoted the adoption of healthy behaviors, engagement in self- care and adherence to care plans in patients by utilizing behavioral strategies such as cast and post op wound care and f/u physical therapy
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Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing
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Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height
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Assessed patients' overall health, identified their needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments
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• Organized, updated and maintained patient charts
• Provided necessary health education training for patients
• Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients Maintained comprehensive patient records and recorded patient histories, vitals and assessments
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• Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention
• Entered patient information and parent concerns into the EHR
• Taking vitals
• Patient management
• Patient care planning
• Monitoring vital signs
• Patient relations
• Family and patient support
• Enthusiastic caregiver
• Removing stitches and staples
• Electronic charting
Registered Nurse
July 2007 - November 2019 Western Michigan University School of Medicine Clinics, Kalamazoo
Counseled patients and caregiver's, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
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Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
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Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
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• Tested glucose and administered injections
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
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• Assessed patient conditions to determine level of care needed Demonstrated critical thought and judgment in delivery of care and management of acute and chronic pain
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• Informed patients of resources for sustained recovery and health Evaluated risks and responded to issues to foster a safe and productive workplace
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Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
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Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
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Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
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• WMU School of Medicine-Orthopedic Clinic
Assessed Orthopedic patients in the clinic setting for Orthopedic and medical problems related to reason for visit
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Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
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• Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process. Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
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Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
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Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
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Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
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Assumed leadership role when supervising staff nurses in the clinic setting.
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Educated patient and family members on symptom management and supportive treatments to improve continuity of care.
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Assisted physicians during clinic examinations and procedures as needed.
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Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
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Registered Nurse Case Manager
July 2006 - July 2007 Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice, Kalamazoo
Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
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Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies.
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• Kalamazoo Probationary Enhancement Program
• Nursing Assessments for KPEP Rehab Facilities in Kalamazoo
• Informed patients of resources for sustained recovery and health Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
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Delivered direct nursing care while following established policies, procedures and protocols
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• Entered patient information into the assessment
• Probed parents about living conditions and developmental changes
• Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure Assessed patients' overall health, identified their needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments
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Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to devise individualized plans of care to meet patients' pre-operative and post-operative needs
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• Worked with members of the community to determine needs Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
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Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
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Triage all new patient admissions into the program and evaluated the severity of medical issues
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Demonstrated critical thought and judgment in delivery of care and management of acute and chronic pain
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Evaluated risks and responded to issues to foster a safe and productive workplace
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• Assessed patient conditions to determine level of care needed Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
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Maintained comprehensive patient records and recorded patient histories, vitals and assessments
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Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs
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Observed and reported patient reactions and improvements or deteriorations
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Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs, formulating plans of care in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
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Registered Nurse
November 2001 - June 2006 Kalamazoo Anesthesiology PC, Kalamazoo
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families
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Maintained a patient information database for use in care coordination
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Assessed patients' overall health, identified their needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments
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Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients
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Promoted the adoption of healthy behaviors, engagement in self- care and adherence to care plans in patients by utilizing behavioral strategies such as diabetic care and wound management
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Helped patients navigate the healthcare system and their care plans by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout the treatment process
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Obtained recommendations for inpatient or outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisor
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Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance
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Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans
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Developed patient care plans, including overall patient health assessments and evaluations
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Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
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Provided excellent direct patient care through IV lidocaine administration and observation
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• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes Followed all physician orders for treatment and care and managed medication administration
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• Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools
• Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures Monitored patient vitals on a continuous basis and actualized emergency interventions to restore patients' conditions or stop negative reactions
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• Assessed patient conditions to determine level of care needed
• Managed team of medical support personnel
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
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Demonstrated critical thought and judgment in delivery of care and management of acute and chronic pain
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Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions
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Registered Nurse, Orthopedic- Neuro Unit
April 1999 - October 2001 Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Registered Nurse
April 1999 - October 2001 Parchment Family Practice, Parchment
, Michigan
Assessed patient needs including, taking vital signs and blood draws and inserting peripheral IVs and PICC
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Managed and provided leadership to deliver direct and indirect patient care, education and telemetry monitoring and interpretation
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Restocked office and exam room supplies, labeled storage drawers and placed new supply orders
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• Informed patients of resources for sustained recovery and health.
Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions.
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Taught patients and significant others to manage Orthopedic conditions by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
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Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician.
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Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders.
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Administered pain medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions.
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Presented Orthopedic health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed.
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Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
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Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to Orthopedic Physicians, patients and families.
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Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
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Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental and emotional status to assist with care needs.
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Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
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Determined availability of medical equipment and supplies, assisting in procurement of deficiencies.
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• Inserted peripheral IV's and performed blood draws.
Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process.
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Presented health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed.
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Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying Physician of abnormal findings.
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Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
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Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
March 1995 - April 1999 Bronson Battle Creek (BCHS), Battle Creek, Michigan
Determined availability of medical equipment and supplies, assisting in procurement of deficiencies.
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Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to Physician patients and families.
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Provided customized patient and family education to foster continuum of care.
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Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician.
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Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures.
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Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
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• Developed and recorded treatment plans as directed by physician. Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions.
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• Perform IV's, blood draws.
Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
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• Administered local, inhalation, and intravenous anesthetics. Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention.
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Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
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Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
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Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance.
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Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge.
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Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
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Communicated effectively with physicians regarding treatment plans for individual patients.
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Prioritized workload efficiently according to changing needs of patients throughout shift.
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Demonstrated strong clinical skills in providing direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
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Monitored patient progress by assessing symptoms, evaluating treatments and interventions, responding to changes in condition quickly.
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Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult healthcare decisions.
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Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education courses or certifications.
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Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
June 1993 - February 1995 Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
Performed detailed assessments of patient's health status, including physical exams, lab results, diagnostic tests, vital signs.
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Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
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Administered blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
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Advocated for patient needs and assisted patients and families in receiving proper medical care during hospitalization.
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Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
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Prepared patients for surgery by administering pain medication, sedatives and analgesics.
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• Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
• Assessed and evaluated patient physical status after surgery. Educated patients regarding medications, procedures and treatments.
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Collaborated daily with physicians and health care team to achieve optimum patient care.
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Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
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Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention.
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Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
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Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
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Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge.
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Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
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EDUCATION
Completed coursework towards Associate of Science in Nursing Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Completed coursework towards BBA in Marketing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL CERTIFICATIONS
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 01/01/25
• RN, 02/01/25, GA RN 113196
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