Caitlin Dodd

• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in the Alfred intensive care unit.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
• Used procedures such as intubation, central lines and chest tubes to address critical symptoms and prevent further deterioration in patient conditions

• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in intensive and critical care units.
• Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
• Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

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• Consulted with numerous patients each day to review physical conditions and make care plans.
• Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
• Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
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• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Management of patient flow and in charge of the unit

• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.