ORRETT TODD R.N.

Objective: To continue to grow and learn as registered nurse in the skilled nursing arena. To obtain skills and knowledge that are new and provide a greater ability for development and an increased sense of understanding and expertise in the field of nursing and quality patient care.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Archie Hendricks SSNF, Sells, Arizona

Total Employment – September 2012 - Present

Director of Nursing, Oct 25, 2019 – Present

Registered Charge Nurse, Sep 2012 – Oct 25, 2019

Supervise nursing department and provide leadership and guidance to the team .

Work on the floors as needed, especially due to the general staffing shortage, pandemic call-outs, and pre-approved PTO.

Work closely with Administrator in working towards the goals of the facility and community of the American Indian population in a cohesive and unified manner.

Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

Monitor, report and document symptoms or changes in patients' condition; assure information is accurate in the medical record by completing the detailed PCC Nursing Advantage checklist which automatically creates progress notes in the resident’s medical record. Fluent in PCC

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

Review and investigate all incidents such as falls, abuse, and wounds and create the required documentation.

Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

Monitor and work with the wound care nurse in evaluation of wounds. Review of all stages of wounds. Familiar with wound vac, and other methods of healing.

Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs, as it specifically pertains to the population of those living on the reservation.

Work with the Administrator and Department Managers in successful completion of the POC provided by the DHS

Conduct specified laboratory tests ordered by the physicians, and provide necessary follow-up.

Review and update policies and procedures as necessary.

St Mary’s Hospital, Tucson, Arizona

Patient Care Technician, Feb 2007 – Sep 2012

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

Report all findings to the Charge Nurse for appropriate documentation.

Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.

Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.

Change bed linens or make beds.

Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.

Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.

Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.

Prepare or serve food trays.

Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.

Record height or weight of patients.

Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.

Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Feb 2016

Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona

Associate Degree in Nursing, May 2012

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Health Care Association

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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