Barbara Menardy

Charge Nurse – Medical Unit

Charge Nurse for the medical unit, overseeing patient care operations and supporting nursing staff in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.
Complete comprehensive wound care assessments and dressing changes while monitoring healing progress and preventing complications.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies, providing critical nursing interventions and coordinating emergency care as needed.
Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Conduct ECGs and assist with diagnostic evaluations to support timely medical decision-making.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient documentation using EMR systems and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and facility policies.
Complete reload forms and other required clinical documentation efficiently and accurately.
Serve as a MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) Nurse, supporting patients undergoing substance use treatment and monitoring medication compliance and response.
Collaborate with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
• Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.

• EHR
• Room patients
• Prep charts
• Send in orders
• Escript RX
• Pull records in multiple hospital’s settings
• Patient’s teaching
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Check In/Out Patients
• Phlebotomy
• Hospital Billing
• Medical Coding
• Filling Chart
• Answering Phones
• New Patients Scheduling
• B12 Shot
• Testosterone Shot
• IVs
• Vital Signs
• Patient Education
• Assist Biopsy
• Taking Messages
• Returning Calls
• Call In Prescriptions
• Escript RX
• Payment Balanced