Greater Philadelphia
Actively seeking position as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
¨ Planned, coordinated, assessed and evaluated nursing care for residents ¨ Provided leadership and direction to CNAs and LPNs, exemplifying an interdisciplinary approach to patient care while mentoring and acting as preceptor for new LPNs ¨ Adhered to the highest safety standards and practiced good stewardship with all equipment ¨ Advocated for residents and educated residents and families on disease trajectory, symptom management and curative treatments ordered by physicians
¨ Assessed residents and collaborated with physicians, NPs, PAs and staff nurses to address changes in residents’ conditions and optimize outcomes ¨ Administered medications and implemented treatments, developing interim plan of care if needed ¨ Documented assessments, notes, medication treatments and PCP follow-up appointments ¨ Completed reports, made rounds, educated/counseled/advocated for residents and their families ¨ Wrote and implemented medication, treatment and therapy orders ¨ Managed inventory and maintained accountability for controlled substances ¨ Supervised CNAs and unit secretaries and oriented/mentored newly hired RNs and LPNs ¨ Performed duties within new rehabilitation wing for sub-acute patients, as well