SHERONE TAYLOR

Patient admission and discharge

Monitor and maintain airborne, standard, droplet, seizure, and aspiration precautions

Medication administration (PO, IV PICC, IM, SUBQ)

Administer G-tube feedings

Ensures patients’ rights and needs are met and acts as a liaison between families and the healthcare team

Assists in developing individualized care plans for patients based on assessments

Patient education, including fall risk, safety, diabetes, and discharge

Review lab results and notify the doctor of critical values immediately

Interface with doctors to advocate for patients

Identify an emergency situation and respond in a timely manner

New nursing staff training

Perform a thorough head-to-toe assessment and monitor the patient for any change in their condition

Experience in monitoring post-op incisions, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and pressure ulcers

Prioritize patient care based on acuity

Interdisciplinary collaboration with therapy, social worker, pharmacy, specialty practice (eg, Orthopedic), and MDS care coordinators