Caring Patient - focused Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and 20 years experience in Home Health Care and Hospital Setting.
Skill Highlights
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Skilled home health nurse
Strong medical ethic
Computerized charting proficient
Enthusiastic and Reliable
Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Colostomy care familiarity
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
Familiarity with disease management programs
Wound cleaning/care experience
IV drug therapy management
Pediatric exams competency
OR and ER experience
Professional Experience
Case Manager, 01/2012 to Current Phoenix Children's Hospital – Gilbert, AZ, Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Managed caseload of 50 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Tested glucose and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
Director of Nursing/Case Manager, 10/2010 to 01/2012 Greater Lawrence Family Health Center – Lawrence, MA, Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Director of Nursing, 02/2010 to 10/2010 Phoenix Children's Hospital – Denver, CO, Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Supervised 30+ other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Case Manager, 02/2008 to 02/2010 Phoenix Children's Hospital – New York, NY, Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Managed caseload of 40 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Agency Hospital RN, 07/2003 to 04/2004 Interim Healthcare – City, STATE, Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Tested glucose and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
Admission RN/Case Manager, 08/2002 to 07/2003 The Regional Medical Center Homecare/Hospice – City, STATE, Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Tested glucose and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
Case Manager, 03/2000 to 08/2002 Interim Home Health – City, STATE, Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Tested glucose and administered injections. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Managed caseload of 40 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
ED/OR/Med-Surg Departments, 05/1998 to 03/2000 Colleton Medical Center – City, STATE, Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies. Tested glucose and administered injections.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Associate Degree in Nursing, Expected in 1998 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College - Orangeburg, SC GPA:
High School Diploma: High School, Expected in 1989 Dorchester Academy - St. George, SC GPA:
Licenses
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1998 to Present
California State Board of Nursing RN Licensure 2011 to Present
Nevada State Board of Nursing RN Licensure 2008 to Present
South Carolina State Board of Nursing RN Licensure 1998 -2009 Pending Reinstatement
Georgia State Board of Nursing RN Licensure Pending Endorsement
Homecare Coding Specialist - Diagnostic ICD-10 Certification 2016 to Present
KCI V.A.C. WRN Wound Care Program 2011 to 2013
Infant/Pediatric Assessment Certification 2003
Health Care Provider ACLS Certification 1999 to 2001
IV Therapy Certification 1997
First Aid Certification 1997
Skills
Healthcare: intravenous therapy, venipuncture skills, computerized charting, colostomy care, g tube care/changes, foley cath care/changes, PAC access and dressing changes, wound care. disease management/teaching. People skills: great bedside manner, enthusiastic people person, advanced problem-solving, great organizational skills
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