Cathleen Parks

Accept and admit detox clients

• Contributed to a supportive environment by providing emotional support and encouragement to patients struggling with addiction.
• Evaluated effectiveness of medications used during the withdrawal management phase, adjusting dosages and types as necessary to best support patient recovery.
• Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the detox process.
• Educated patients on addiction recovery processes, empowering them to take control of their health and wellbeing.
• Provided critical assistance during medical emergencies, utilizing advanced nursing skills and knowledge to stabilize patients in crisis.
• Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes for accurate record-keeping and informed decisionmaking.
• Established trusting relationships with patients and their families, fostering open communication and enhancing overall satisfaction with the detox process.
• Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and monitoring vital signs during detoxification process.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Promoted adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for both staff and patients in detox units.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

• Delivered relevant training sessions to faculty and staff on topics such as first aid, CPR, and common childhood illnesses.
• Collaborated with teachers and staff to accommodate students'' special needs and promote a healthy learning environment.
• Promoted a positive school culture by fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff regarding health-related matters.
• Developed emergency response protocols that effectively managed critical situations involving student injuries or illnesses.
• Served as a knowledgeable resource for parents seeking guidance on their child''s immunization status or other pertinent health information.
• Provided compassionate nursing care to students with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Enhanced the efficiency of school health services by streamlining documentation and record-keeping processes.
• Streamlined medication administration processes resulting in reduced errors.
• Maintained accurate medical records for all students, ensuring compliance with state regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Administered medications according to physician orders, monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects in a timely manner.
• Established strong rapport with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless student referrals when necessary.
• Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
• Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
• Oversaw health services for school of Number students and faculty.
• Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
• Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
• Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Type and Type evaluations.

• Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
• Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
• Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
• Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
• Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
• Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
• Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
• Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
• Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
• Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
• Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.
• Enhanced patient care by effectively administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Participated in continuing education opportunities for professional development purposes while staying apprised of industry best practices and emerging healthcare trends.
• Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
• Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
• Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
• Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
• Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
• Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.