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Registered Nurse with proven ability to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Experienced in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital settings. Experience spans across med-surgical environments, Hospice /Palliative Care, physician office. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
Received Crystal Q Award for nursing excellence-Allegheny Valley Hospital
Nominated for Cameos of Caring
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- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Medication administration and teaching to effectively manage pain and uncontrolled symptoms in the home.
- Offer comfort and support to patient and caregivers as patient declines.
- Teaching patient and families on all aspects of the dying process.
- Managed palliative patients also. Monitored patients vitals, response to treatments.
- Proficient in venous punctures and port access.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 34 physicians, nurses and support staff.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Participated in nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
- Provided reports to patients, including care and progress reports.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores-at time of departure, floor was highest for patient satisfaction
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Waynesburg University - Waynesburg, PA
- Continuing education-anticipates graduation 2021
Waynesburg University - Waynesburg, PA
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School Attended
- Waynesburg University
- Waynesburg University
Job Titles Held:
- Clinical Nurse Coordinator
- Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
- Clinical Coordinator
- Nursing Assistant
Degrees
- Master of Science
- Bachelor of Science
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