Heather Foley

120 Practicum hours on Telemetry/ Medical Surgical Unit

Multiple clinical hours on Medical Surgical units under direct supervision of clinical instructors managing care of 1-4 patients.

• Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that could prevent further health decline.
• Practice with ECG interpretation and interventions

• Promoted effective communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Collaborated with case managers to recommend appropriate community resources for continued patient support after discharge from home health services.
• Consistently maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and progress notes for thorough documentation purposes.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions and taking appropriate actions accordingly.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring, early intervention, and timely communication with healthcare team members.
• Supported patients'' emotional wellbeing through active listening, empathy, and encouragement during times of stress or illness.
• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.

• Efficiently managed time spent visiting multiple clients daily while ensuring each received comprehensive nursing assessments tailored to their specific medical needs.
• Skillfully performed wound care procedures to promote healing and prevent infections.
• Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for exceptional communication, clinical expertise, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health management, and self-care techniques for optimal wellbeing.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.

• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
• Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.