Rebecca Purdy

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Intravenous Care
• lab draws
• wound care
• PEG tube care/NGT care

• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• IV therapy
• PEG/NGT care
• Lab draws
• Wound care

Administering Hemodialysis to ESRD and AKI patients

Pre and Post Assessments

Trach Care

IV Therapy

Interpreting lab results and communicating with doctors

Assisting with M.D. rounds on patients

Transcribing written and verbal prescriptions

Medication administration to include Oral, IV, IM and SQ

Following individualized care plans/updating care plans

Monthly Assessments

Supervising of infection control policies and procedures

Education of team members

Educating patient, caregivers and families on diagnosis, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care

Communication with nephrologists to relay patient needs

Delegating assignments and supervision of team members

Administering immunizations per CDC guidelines

Educating patients to promote healthy lifestyle choices to reduce dangerous symptoms in relation to kidney disease and reduce hospitalization

Trained and mentored new nurses on best practices and clinic policies and procedures and standards of care

Acted as patient advocate nd implemented total patient care through team nursing process

Scheduling M.D. appointments and transportation

Delivery of high quality nd compassionate treatment to all patients