Jacqueline Leah Burke, Age 77Hudson, NH

Company: Care dimensions - Wellesley, MA May 2013 Position: Rn case manager

Skilled in nursing to cope with extreme patient and family emotional stress. Works effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Able to care for and be tolerant of individuals with varying lifestyles and in variety of settings. Demonstrates ability to be very flexible • self-directed • and cooperative in fulfilling role obligations. Reacts effectively and calmly in emergency scenarios • demonstrating sound decision-making that saves patient lives. Closely monitored all patients and notified physicians/charge nurses to changes in any patients' statuses as early as possibly for the best possible outcome for the patient. Assesses and stabilizes patients with expedience and accuracy. Able to develop respectful working relationships with the CNA's on the floor • which leads to completion of appropriately delegated tasks with prudent follow up of results. Followed all standard and special precautions implemented by hospital policy and nursing judgment. Efficiently and knowledgeably able to: start new IV lines • PICC line dressing and cap changes • Administer blood • fluid and antibiotic treatments and PO medication per doctors' orders. Knowledgeable about the use of the PCA pump • femoral nerve blocks • capnography and q-pump • as well as other equipment and treatment • surgical patients require post-op. Properly hung and administered both PPN and TPN per MD orders • always ensuring that proper lab work entered in CPOE was completed • and that the patient's blood sugar was being monitored. Performed nurse to nurse bedside hand-off reporting each shift to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.