ANJELKIA BUGGS

• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations according to individualized needs.

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.

• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.

• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.

• Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.

• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary.

• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.

• Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.

• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies and referrals for detox patients.
• Conducted thorough assessments to monitor patient progress and adjust care as necessary.
• Educated patients on health management, treatment options, and preventive care measures.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
• Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.

• Administered medications(po, IM, IV); administered blood products and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

• Administered medications and wound care treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
• Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
• Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.
• Served as a mentor and preceptor to new nursing staff members, contributing to their professional growth and development within the specialized field of correctional nursing.
• Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other medical emergencies.
• Supported mental health needs of inmates by identifying at-risk individuals and coordinating appropriate referrals to psychiatric professionals when necessary.

• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations according to individualized needs.

• Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family.

• Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.

• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.

• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.

• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift

• Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly.

• Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.

• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family.

• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations according to individualized needs.

• Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family.

• Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.

• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.

• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and client facility staff.

• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.

• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.

• Administered medications and treatments to inmate population according to established protocols.
• Monitored vital signs, assessing patients' health status and reporting changes to healthcare team.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for inmates.
• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.