Methodist Rehabilitation CtrStaff RN
Aug. 2007 - Aug. 2009Jackson, Mississippi AreaBrain Injury Floor- as a Brain Injury nurse, I was responsible for daily assessments of assigned patients. Medications, vitals, daily tasks, documentations and observe in therapy sessions. I learned the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness. Coordinates educational activities and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families. Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for clients. Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, demonstrates professional judgment, uses problem solving techniques and time-management principles, and delegates appropriately. Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with clients, their families, and health team members and to ensure the fulfilment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement