In charge of care for patients in an adult acute care, medical-surgical setting with telemetry monitoring, patient to nurse ratio 4 -5:1. Administration of medications, which are appropriate for the diagnosis. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including the medical staff, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and social work. Teaching patients and families about illness management through demonstration and explanation, providing visual/auditory aides when needed. In charge nurse and preceptor role. Maintaining care with JCAHO patient safety goals. Continuing education through research and study. ACLS/ BLS certified according to the 2006 American Heart Association guidelines.
New hires at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
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Clinical Data Analyst
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VCU Health System MCV Physicians, Clinical Data Analyst
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Child Life Specialist
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Presbyterian Hemby Children's Hospital, Child Life Intern
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Activity on LinkedIn
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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has a new Psychiatry Resident
David Lekberg is now Psychiatry Resident
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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has a new Psychiatric Compliance Auditor
Whitney Wimmer is now Psychiatric Compliance Auditor
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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has a new Chemical Engineering Graduate Student
Oscar Bastidas is now Chemical Engineering Graduate Student
