Anthony Nash

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse healthcare settings.
• Assisted in developing personalized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and effective communication.
• Conducted routine assessments and documented vital signs accurately for patient records.
• Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Trained new staff on procedures, policies, and best practices in nursing care.
• Supported daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being effectively.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.

• Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Documented patient progress and updated medical records accurately.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance quality of life.
• Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe home environment.
• Communicated effectively with healthcare providers regarding patient status and needs.
• Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
• Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
• Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
• Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
• Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.

• Conducted health assessments for diverse community populations.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
• Administered immunizations and medications as prescribed.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare providers.
• Advocated for community resources to enhance patient care access.
• Utilized electronic health records for accurate patient documentation.
• Counseled patients regarding lifestyle changes needed for improved health outcomes.
• Monitored patients' progress by collecting vital signs such as height, weight, blood pressure and pulse rate.
• Instructed in-home caregivers on treatment techniques, medication schedules, dietary restrictions, safety protocols and other information relevant for daily treatment of patients.

Communicating with insurance to initiate and approve prior authorizations

• Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
• Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
• Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
• Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
• Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
• Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
• Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
• Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
• Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• managing IV medication drips such as insulin drips, heparin drips, and lasix drips.
• Monitoring pts during blood transfusions for adverse reactions.
• Performing potassium shifts on pts with high potassium.
• Alerting pt provider of critical lab values
• Strictly monitoring I&Os
• Managing wound drains
• Performing ostomy care.
• Documenting any changes or incidents occurring with pt in nurses notes.
• Bladder scanning pts to determine volume of urine being held in bladder.

• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
• Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.

• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
• Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.