charge nurse

• Function as a role model by displaying professional behavior at all times.
• Promote the desirability of quality end-of-life care.
• Analyze and interpret the results of diagnostic tests.
• Medication administration as ordered by the physician.

charge nurse

• Supervise and coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local health care policies and regulations.
• Maintain  policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.
• Complete appropriate assessments and documentations depending on  payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.

charge nurse

• Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. 
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions. 
• Directed and supervised less skilled nursing/health care personnel, and supervised a post surgical unit on day shift. 
•  Served as a member of the Unit Practice Council. 

charge nurse

• Administer acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries as ordered by physician.
• Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects, interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies.
• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as dementia.
• Maintain complete and detailed records of patients’ health care plan of care and prognoses notes.
• Assist the Director of Nursing Services with interview for recruitment, orientation,  training and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Maintain electronic medical record systems to store and process data such as patient plan of care, activities and information, and to produce reports.
• Consult with and refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.

charge nurse

• Oversee acute cardiac, post surgical, and oncologic patients
• Manage patient care areas
• Performing high volume patient care 
• Managing admissions and discharges in fast paced environment
• Solving problems related to acute changes in condition
• Multi task and prioritize care
• Mentor and educate other nursing personnel 

charge nurse

• Administer prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on patients’ charts.
• Observe residents, charting and reporting changes in residents conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
• Answer residents calls and determine how to assist them.
• Measure and record residents vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Work as part of a healthcare team to assess resident needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
• Utilize equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen supplies.
• Examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.

charge nurse

• Have knowledge of anatomy and sequence of surgical procedures.
• Prepares instruments, supplies and assisting surgical team.
• Maintain accurate count of sponges, instruments and needles.
• Receive and care for specimens.
• Ensure safety of patients and surgical team.
• Maintain sterility of surgical team.
• Maintain sterility of sterile field.

charge nurse/staff nurse

• Provided direct patient care, floated to variety of areas within facility.
• Head to toe assessment, therapeutic communication.
• Provided post operative care.
• Treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

charge nurse

• Asses and follow through with any medical changes or emergencies.
• Responsible for patient admissions and discharges.
• Draw and  interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs).
• Develop treatment plans, along with IDT, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

charge nurse

• Provide care for patients on inpatient rehab unit.
• Administer medication and treatments per doctors orders.
• Manage staff.  
• Assess patient condition and report changes to doctor.  

charge nurse

• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such
• Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources. older adults.
• Supervising and training CNA’s
• Encourage a culture that promotes staff productivity, monitor patient’s, administer medications, and report patients condition to physician
• Ensure that the unit runs efficiently and as per standards and regulations

charge nurse

• Provided bedside care by obtaining vital signs of patients (i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure).
• Administer medication to patients including G-tube and PO
• Observe patient status and consistently update physician on any new symptoms
• Completed admit & discharge planning, rehabilitation orders and follow-up care as needed.
• Develop relationships with patients and address any concerns

charge nurse

• Conductes body systems assessment and documented data related to comprehensive patient care program including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
• Performes care and maintenance of implanted Port-A-Caths, central lines, TPNs, IV infusion Pumps, pressure ulcer care on ventilated patients in a sterile environment. 
• Performes therapeutic treatments on patients in the critical care unit, including colostomy bag change, ventilator therapy, management of chest tubes, sterile dressing change.
• Proficient in medication administration including IV, PEG tube and oral medications ordered by the physician.
• Evaluates patient knowledge and provided education, guidance and direction before discharge.

charge nurse

• Administered medications and documented therapeutic effects
• Took vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration)
• Assisted with resident comfort
• Prepared and administered injections and/or enemas
• Collected samples and monitored catheters
• Provided wound care
•  collaboratied with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members. 

charge nurse

• Coordinate with other disciplines for proper treatment and management of individuals under my care
• Communicate important health-related information to individuals/guardians according to NLDC Policies.
• Report incidents and related information to supervisors and designated people
• Provide proper training and procedures to staff to promote optimum health for individuals

charge nurse

• Provide coverage in assigned areas as charge nurse and supervise 1-2 LPNs
• Follow and monitor individuals or refer to MD as needed
• Send and receive individuals to and from hospitals for proper treatment and management
• Update and complete assessments and documents such as individual health plans, nursing quarterlies, annual histories and screenings, nursing addendum, nursing care plans, acuity, etc.
• Attend scheduled meetings on IHP/PCP, IDT, PNM and other meetings to promote health of individuals
• Function as cottage nurse in assigned areas as needed such as administering medications, treatments, immunizations as ordered by physician with proper medication awareness and health teachings
• Respond immediately to emergencies and life-threatening situations

charge nurse

• FLoat Nurse of Medical Surgical, ICU, PCU, and Skilled Unit. 
• Delegate RN’s, LPN’s, and CNA’s duties according to certification and licensure. 
• Assign patient’s rooms according to acuity 
• Supervised and scheduled 12 nurses and 20 CNA’s 

charge nurse

•  Pediatric & Womens wing 
• Perform primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding wounds.
•  Use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen supplies.
• Record food and fluid intake and output.

charge nurse

• Administer prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on residents’ charts.
• Observe residents, charting and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
• Provide basic resident care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
• Answer residents’ calls and determine how to assist them.
• Measure and record residents’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Work as part of a healthcare team to assess residient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
• Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from residents, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.