Employment

New Mexico Veterans Center, Tor C, New Mexico

1992-1996

Supervisor: Melissa Degan
Home Telephone: 505-894-1053 (days)
Work Telephone: 05-894-4256 (nights)
Address: New Mexico Veterans Center
PO Box 927
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901

Charge Nurse:
Skilled Facility - geriatric patient care ranging from Alzheimer's thru psychosocial and psychological disorders:

Reports and records observations accurately and concisely, receives, transcribes and implements physician's orders, administers PO, IM and IV medications, setup, initiate, and administers IV's, assists physicians with special tests and procedures, assists and initiates emergency procedures, responsible for documentation and completion of nursing records, responsible for development, documentation, and implementation of Nursing care Plans/Treatment Plans, participates in the economical utilization and procurement of supplies and ensures equipment is maintained in a clean and safe environment, actively involved in Q.A. monitoring, utilize and updates patient acuity system, assists team members in giving direct care to patients, directs and supervises the nursing care of nursing assistants, establishes and maintains appropriate communication with patient, visitors, and members of the health care team, utilizes teaching opportunities with patient and families, provides emotional support and assistance to patients and family members, utilizes the organizational chart as a chain of command, evaluates suggestions and criticisms objectively and undertakes to change behavior or seeks further guidance as necessary.