As a Registered Nurse I have 15 years of experience. I am a dedicated and caring nurse with genuine concern for the patient's well being and I have strong problem solving skills that will allow me to advocate for patients and their care.
Licenses
Skill Highlights
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Education and Training
Chamberlain College of Nursing IL, U S, Expected in 1999 ā ā:Nursing - GPA:Nursing
Mount St. Mary's CollegeLos Angeles, CAExpected in 10/31/15 ā āBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification expires 2/2016: - GPA:
Work with interdisciplinary team to develop goals for patient/family while on service Supervise nursing staff and scheduling department Collaborate with physicians, hospitals, and home care staff to promote continuity of care from the hospital to the home care environment and to prevent re-hospitalizations Lead case conference meetings with staff to collaborate on current status of patient, determine if patient will be re-certified for service, assess patient appropriateness for home care, evaluate appropriate frequency for services Maintain compliance with Medicare, Oasis, CMS and departmental protocols and guidelines Provide support and education to staff.
Assist with ordering DME, wound care supplies and IV coordination.
Medstar Health - Clinical Nurse Per Diem Nottingham, MD, 06/2006 - Current
Educate patient and caregiver how to administer IV infusion Provide hospital coordination with patients and discharge planner Function as on-call nurse after hours.
Perform on-site assessment of patients to determine appropriateness for home infusion therapy Provide initial teaching to increase patient confidence and compliance while easing anxiety associated with hospital discharge Consult with pharmacist, dietitian, case manager, intake and physician Collect admission paperwork from the hospital to assist with discharge process.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Nursing Supervisor Sandwich, MA, 12/2010 - 12/2011
Supervised field nurses and seven Ambulatory Treatment Centers Reviewed referral packets for timeliness and accuracy Oversaw daily nursing schedules Assist nurses with IV starts and troubleshooting Assist pharmacy and nurses with patient questions and assistance with pump problems.
The Pediatric Connection - ATC Nurse/QA Staunton, VA, 03/2010 - 11/2010
Independently managed ATC patients Performed assessment and patient teaching Reviewed SOC packets and re-certifications for accuracy and thoroughness.
Monarch Healthcare Management - Per diem Clinical Staff Nurse Fridley, MN, 07/2009 - 06/2010
Care for patients in a specialized eating disorder unit Able to assess the needs and help patients obtain their goals Create care plans and carry out task for patients that suffer from various eating disorders, suicide ideation, depression and self harm.
Trinity Health Corporation - Home Health Nurse Britt, IA, 02/2009 - 07/2009
Develop individualized plan of care for assigned patient load Patient population consist of oncology, transplant, geriatric and acute care cases Performed IV infusions, wound care, medication and CHF teaching.
Supervised clinical staff Worked closely with intake and staffing on accepting appropriate home health referrals Communicated with discharge planner on new referrals Problem solved issues with staff and MD relating to patient needs r Reviewed all clinical paperwork for accuracy.
Palmetto Health - Home Health Nurse Per Diem Spartanburg, SC, 01/2006 - 04/2008
Performed nursing assessments and carried out treatment plans Communicated with other staff members Provided wound care, IV infusions, labs, CHF and diabetic teaching.
University Health System - Epidemiology Nurse San Antonio, TX, 01/2006 - 03/2008
Performed in-services to staff on infection control practices Educated hospital staff on nosocomial infections and ways to prevent spread of organisms Monitored hospital infection rates Worked closely with hospital committees to reduce infection rates Assessed hospital construction sites for compliance.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - PACU Staff Nurse II City, STATE, 04/2005 - 01/2006
Worked in pre-op and PACU Prepped patients before going into surgery, reviewed lab values and carried out pre-op orders Recovered patients coming out of surgery.
Kaiser Permanente - Home Health Registered Nurse City, STATE, 07/2003 - 09/2004
Case managed 20 - 40 patients at a giving time Assessed the patient's level of care and implemented appropriate interventions Coordinated care with physician, PT, ST, OT and MSW.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Home Health Registered Nurse City, STATE, 12/2001 - 06/2003
Provided quality, skilled and professional nursing care to patients Implemented nursing interventions, evaluated the results Coordinated care with disciplinary team.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Staff Nurse II City, STATE, 12/2001 - 04/2003
Assigned to infectious disease unit and also floated to oncology Managed 6-7 patients in a demanding work environment Implemented patient assessment and interventions Developed and updated patient care plans.
Additional Information
LICENSES RN in the State of CA, License number 590622
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School Attended
Chamberlain College of Nursing IL, U S
Mount St. Mary's College
Job Titles Held:
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Clinical Nurse Per Diem
Clinical Liaison
Nursing Supervisor
ATC Nurse/QA
Per diem Clinical Staff Nurse
Home Health Nurse
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Home Health Nurse Per Diem
Epidemiology Nurse
PACU Staff Nurse II
Home Health Registered Nurse
Home Health Registered Nurse
Staff Nurse II
Degrees
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification expires 2/2016