wendy hobbs

Supported RN in delivery of skilled nursing care to the adult medical-surgical clients in hospital environment. Updated venipuncture and medication administration skills specific to hospital environment with EMR documentation.

Provided homecare to trach/ventilator dependent medically fragile children. Responsibilities included managing and operating Kangaroo pump, LTV ventilator, trach suctioning and trach care. Assessing lung sounds and subtle changes in respiratory status, g-tube feedings and medication administration. As primary nurse on homecare cases, would keep agency, supervisor and physicians current on patient condition or any changes that required further intervention.

Multi-tasked with exceptional competence and organization while working in very high volume, high stress environment. Assessed nature and extent of illness/injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Started and discontinued intravenous lines, as well as venous blood draws. Medication administration, oral or injection per physician’s directions. Provided orientation and training to incoming staff. Taught clinical skills classes’ specific to prompt care area. Worked on multi-disciplinary committee to create better patient flow through ER.

School nurse for elementary (K-4) age children. Tended first aid needs big and small for 750 students with medical histories including asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and moya-moya disease. Was instrumental in identifying unusual neurological responses in student that led to doctor diagnosis of brain tumor in 1st grade student. Administered oral medications and breathing treatments when needed.