Florida Board-Certified Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Home Health Care and Acute care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in [Area of expertise] while driving innovation.
Accomplishments
Herzing P.R.I.C.E. of Success ( Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Caring, & Engagement) Award September 2017.
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Critical Thinking
Patient Care Oversight
Care Coordination
Attention to Detail
Microsoft Office
Student/New Clinician Precepting
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
EHR systems workflow
Work History
07/2018 to Current
Clinical Team Leader, Field Registered NurseVitas Healthcare – Lenexa, KS,
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate medical health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Managed 20 nurses and 15 Therapists providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
Used Homecare Homebase to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.
Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Remained knowledgeable in CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations and third-party billing rules.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
07/2017 to 07/2018
PCU/IMU Surgical Transplant Registered NurseIroquois Memorial Hospital – Kentland, IN,
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Cared for patients in 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
02/2011 to 07/2017
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home CareAmedisys Home Health – City, STATE,
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Homecare Homebase to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Delivered updates in patient status to R.N., recording all changes in medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Registered Nurses, Therapists and Clinical Management to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
08/2013 to 11/2014
Home Health CoordinatorNurse On Call – City, STATE,
Responsible for business development, educating and maintaining referral source accounts to promote the company's home health care services.
Coordination of care between patients and the home health agency.
Provided community education seminars for facility staff and residents at assisted living communities.
Education
Expected in 09/2021
R.N. To MSN : Nursing Informatics Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT GPA:
BSN to be completed September 2021. MSN to be completed summer of 2022.
Expected in 04/2017
Associate of Science: Nursing Herzing University - Winter Park, FL, GPA:
Expected in 06/2009
Diploma: Practical Nursing Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County - Scranton, PA GPA:
Certifications
Florida R.N. License - #RN9463580 Exp. 4/30/23
BLS, American Heart Association - Exp. 7/2022
American Red Cross Disaster Services Training - April 2009
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