Patient Observer Resume Samples

Description :

1. Maintains visual contact with patients at all times including but not limited to trips to the bathroom and out of the room or off the nursing unit.
2. Maintains patient safety.
3. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
4. Recognizes and reports patients behavior and changes in behavior to the nurse or other appointed health care team member.
5. Recognizes and reports patient discomfort and distress to the nurse or other appointed health care team member.
6. Identifies and recognizes situations that require seeking assistance from the nurse, other members of the health care staff or security.
7. Assists in the transport of patients as needed.
8. Assist patients with meal tray preparation when appropriate.
9. Practices standard precautions and isolation procedures as indicated.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Maintains a safe environment and constant observation of at-risk patients.
2. Coordinates with Nursing staff charts on patient behavior electronically.
3. Alerts staff or change in behavior anticipates patient needs.
4. Monitors EEG patients Experience with geriatric and dementia patients Monitoring suicidal, manic depressive and other Mental health conditions.
5. Observes infants and children in pediatric settings.
6. Experiences with stroke and traumatic brain injury patients.
7. Tracks hydration, nutritional needs, and ability to communicate Advocate for the patient, encouraging the family to use hospital resources such as nurses, clergy, nutritionist, case coordinators.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Associates

Description :

1. Takes necessary steps to prevent patient from removing IV lines, or engaging in behaviors that may result in or further injury to themselves.
2. Notifies nursing staff as needed when additional assistance is required.
3. Initiate CPR if patient should have a Cardiopulmonary Arrest.
4. Provides age specific assistance, with activities of daily living, such as feeding, ambulating, toileting, bathing, and therapeutic measures that will result in a lower level of agitation or higher level of comfort for patient.
5. Reports changes in the patient's behavior to the RN.
6. Transports patients in wheelchairs or on litters to designated areas within the Medical Center when needed patients that are being observed, and when available if not assigned to a specific patient watch.
7. Responsible for anticipating the needs of the patient in a variety of situations and selecting the appropria response.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Notifies nursing staff as needed when additional assistance is required.
2. Observes patients with special needs and document it.
3. Observes and reports information on high-risk patients.
4. Ensures patient safety as well as for the safety of staff and peers.
5. Delivers close patient care.
6. Encourages patient participation in group activities.
7. Works directly with nurses regarding patients care.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Associates

Description :

1. Ensured the safety of the individuals that observing.
2. Observed and record the changes that the individual is going through, both physically and mentally.
3. Ensured the safety of the individuals that observes.
4. Observed and recorded the changes that the individual is going through, both physically and mentally.
5. Assisted individuals with eating, walking to the bathroom and ADL's Customer Service Highlights Microsoft proficient U.S ARMY - 42A- Human Resources Works well under pressure Disciplined Innovative thinker Integrity 3.35 G.P.A Attending Grad school.
6. Provided daily documentation on patient vitals and medical needs.
7. Reported on patient behavior.
8. Reported to RN regarding expressed patient concerns.
9. Handled sensitive information.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Masters

Description :

1. Takes necessary steps to prevent patient from removing IV lines, or engaging in behaviors that may result in a fall, or further injury to themselves.
2. Notifies nursing staff as needed when additional assistance is required.
3. Initiates CPR if patient should have a Cardiopulmonary Arrest.
4. Provides age specific assistance, with activities of daily living, such as feeding, ambulating, toileting, bathing, and therapeutic measures that will result in a lower level of agitation or higher level of comfort for the patient.
5. Reports changes in the patient's behavior to the RN.
6. Assures a safe care environment for assigned patients and notifies RN of any concerns.
7. Receives nursing handoff at beginning of shift regarding reason for observation with specific important information. Provides/Receives handoffs to/from Observer and RN with each change of observer and RN.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Counseling

Description :

• Observes patient for obvious changes in behavior and conditions including attempts to leave the ED and notifies responsible RN
• Completes appropriate documentation
• Ensures patient is not pulling out any lines/tubes
• Alerts the appropriate RN and PCA to assist when call light is triggered
• Assists patient in the event of a fall and alerts and reports changes immediately to the responsible RN.
• Accompanies and assists patient when walking.
• Pushes patient in a wheelchair.
• Engages patient in diversional activities.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nursing

Description :

• Observes one or more assigned patients for harmful, dangerous, or violent behaviors.
• Communicates with nursing staff to understand patient parameters before and during each assignment.
• Notifies nursing staff of changing or unusual conditions. Reports any and all activity or conditions outside of established parameters to the Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Maintains an uninterrupted line of sight with the patient(s).
• Appropriately communicates information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Completes all documentation as required.
• Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in sudden, stressful situations resulting from trauma, and physical and mental illness.
• Remains alert and mentally engaged for extended periods of time.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Nursing

Description :

• Uses verbal intervention to calm patient, diffuse aggressive behavior or prevent escalation of conflict.
• Notifies appropriate nursing staff of patient needs if patient is unable to do so.
• Initiates, completes and maintains medical records, department logs, unit/shift task lists and other documentation as required.
• Performs skills and procedures specific to the role proficiently in accordance with departmental competencies and procedures.
• Makes fiscally responsible actions with patient care needs, supplies and equipment.
• Responds appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
• Complies with all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in and completes all appropriate Hospital and department specific training requirements.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
• Adheres to the Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
• Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Maintains, and fosters, an organized, clean, safe work environment.
• Actively contributes to the development and application of process improvements.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nurse