Theresa Quaque

• Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
• Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
• Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

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• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitoring response to treatment effectively.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to detect early signs of ocular diseases and initiate appropriate management plans.
• Streamlined patient flow through effective triage and assessment of urgent eye conditions.
• Provided support during diagnostic testing, including visual field testing, OCT scans, and fundus photography for accurate diagnosis of eye conditions.
• Educated patients on proper eye care techniques, reducing the risk of complications from common eye conditions.
• Communicated effectively with a diverse population of patients regarding their eye health, tailoring explanations and instructions to individual needs.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care during transitions between settings or services.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans to address the unique needs of each patient, promoting optimal health and wellbeing.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining high-quality care standards.
• Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency, optimizing resource utilization and reducing costs.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
• Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
• Led initiatives for continuous improvement in quality measures, resulting in better patient outcomes.