Sharon VanDartel

Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.

• Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
• Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
• Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
• Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
• Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
• Checked medication schedules and patient needs and administered medications
• Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients following manual handle policy
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• Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
• Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
• Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
• Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
• Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient
• dietary needs.
• Continuous education
• Supervise group activities

Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.

• Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
• Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
• Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
• Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
• Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
• Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
• Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
• Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
• Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
• Case management
• Team work
• Develop care plans