Phyllis Small

• Performing routine and complex wound care and dressing changes on schedule for 5-10 patient daily
• Educating patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Mentoring new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency and retention to greater than two years.
• Communicating daily with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educating multiple family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with CMS guidelines.

Educated approximately 5-7 patients, families and caregivers treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options daily.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to the unit.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures ranging from brain and spinal cord surgery.
• Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 7 surgical patients per day.