Consultant Palliative Care Team Rn Consultant resume example

• Completed years of clinical work in SICU, MICU, ER, Med Surg, Locked Psych Unit.
• Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.
• Completed required hours of clinical work in multiple specialties.
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
• Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders, recording in real-time in electronic charting systems.
• Oriented patients to unit.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, participation in creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
• Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program opportunities.
• Provided palliative care in inpatient ICU settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
• Demonstrated autonomy through continual sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
• Disciplined, self directed, ethical, energetic employee who quickly establishes appropriate rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments continuously.
• Fulfilled rotating assignment of Charge Nurse; implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements, communication, and report to upper management for overall hospital staffing concerns.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after major thoracic, ENT, Neurology, major Vascular, surgeries.
• Managed team of medical support personnel such as Respiratory, Wound Care Specialist, Dialysis, as the Care Manager of SICU patient.
• Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraint, informing Medical team timely upon any changes to patient condition or treatment change suggestion by other services, such as Respiratory Vent changes, lab values of concern, etc.
• Evaluated continuously patients presenting with various specific treatment concerns unique to patient such as development of fistulas.
• Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills. provided JHACO approved restraints for patient safety per MD orders for patients who may experience detox after surgery. Continual monitoring for compliance with hospital policy as well as patient safety.
• Provided necessary health education training for patients.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering multiple high acuity patients per shift.
• Preceptor for new staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
• Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
• Assisted in bedside procedures, including bolts, .
• Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Coordinated appropriate referral to Social Worker for discharge planning specific to each patient's needs.
• SICU RNs were responsible for patient Total care,andknowledge of all equipment, treatment, recovery from OR or PACU at times covering PACU, SICU Department.Managed caseloads of over 20 clients, These would include; recovering open heart, all major thoracic or neuro surgery patients directly from OR. Providing initial setup into ICU bay and hanging for infusion all meds as ordered, including pain management, Provided education and continual communication even in sedated patients respectfully, completed all ordered treatments, IV therapy, multiple IV therapies, including all major gtts, piggybacks, multiple infusion systems., mandatory knowledge of all drugs infused for interaction and side effect. CVVH, Vents, vent treatments such as albuteral treatments, venipuncture, central lines placement assistance through RN DC of the lines, wound care, wound vacs, drains, various types of dressings and drainage systems, mesh and complications thereafter Spinal fluid drains and gravity monitors, Arterial pressure lines, arterial draws for CO2/02 checks when ordered, monitors set up unique for each patient according to Medical Team orders, Vent management, adjustment and monitoring, suction via NT, OT, or trach. Management of these to prevent tissue breakdown as well as overall patient skin care and turning for prevention of tissue breakdown. Appropriate treatment for any patient deemed to be at higher risk. NG, OG, Peg, all tubes for medications and nutrition management were maintained and infused manually or by pump,, residuals monitored.
• Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
• Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics, Oncology, OR, ER., Med Surg, Locked Psychiatric Units, clinics, including charge for temporary flu shot clinics/set up for free standing during preflu season. Providing injections to around 300 patients in 6-8hrs each day.
• Improved ED and ICU by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of appropriate timing for Palliative Care Introduction to appropriate patients thereby improving Veteran care experience, lowering overall cost of unnecessary admissions or excessive treatments by introduction of change of treatment from curative to comfort and quality of life improvement..
• Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive and Hepititis patients safely. Identified MRSA and CDiff patients establishing protocols in place for patient safety,staff, and facility, containment. Also screened for TB patients and admitted to appropriate unit rooms with negative air flow and appropriate protective barriers as per protocol.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• 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 above average, strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Obtained vitals, completed head to toes assessments for med surg floors with multiple patients assignments to 1-3 RNs per unit. Worked with LPNs to assist in completion of nursing care per MD orders and protocols.
• Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
• Responsible for Hemovac, Autotransfusion System administration.
• Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
• Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
• Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents as well as interactions with peers.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
• Organized, updated and maintained cardiac strip charts and shift orders/new orders hard copy charts until paperless fully inacted.
• Tested glucose and administered injections and adjusted insulin gtts in ICUs.
• Skillfully performed suture removal and drain or line pulls.
• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
• Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Proficient in management
• Pamplets and nursing pocket and computer cards were created and distributed for Palliative Care.

Planned travel arrangements for executives and staff.

Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences.

Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.

Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.

Handled all media and public relations inquiries.

Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion.

Planned meetings, elections, and prepared conference rooms and mass mailings.

Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes.

Maintained an up-to-date department organizational chart.

Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office.

Supplied keys and building access to employees and visitors.

Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mass election and special notices in addition to monthly newsletters.

Facilitated working relationships with co-tenants and building management.

Created presentations used for business development and reporting.

Posted open positions on company and local news sources.

Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, daily and weekly transmissions of electronic information to state office.

Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations.

Managed the day-to-day calendar for the County Executive Director.

Properly routed agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process.

Received and distributed faxes and mail in a timely manner.

Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail.

Maintained and reserved the executive conference room calendar.

Coordinated all employee benefits managing contracts and transfers for personal health, dental, vision, life insurance providers and to resolve billing issues.

Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment, including the old rolling ink printers, folding machines, old model copiers, mail stamp machines, etc. Created and maintained spreadsheets using various types of log books to project annual and fiscal budgets, accounts payable and receivable, also functions and calculations to develop reports and lists.

• Standard teller responsibilities, checks and balances.
• Arrangements for transfer of funds to Federal Reserves, Lock Box Security and access.
• Responsible for safe deposit boxes.

Scheduled staffing for multiple branch locations.

Opened new customer accounts, including checking, savings and lines of credit.

Managed opening and closing times for the main branch.

Processed sales referrals and promoted bank services and products, resulting in branch sales increase.

Established new customer accounts including checking, savings, security boxes.

Balanced daily cash deposits and bank vault inventory with a zero error rate.

Processed cash withdrawals.

Trained employees on cash drawer operation.

Adhered to security and audit procedures.

Researched and resolved customer issues on personal savings, checking and lines of credit accounts.

Examined checks for identification and endorsement.

Entered member transaction data into the online banking software.

Processed treasury, tax and loan payments.

Reported daily averages and shortages to the operations department.

Supplied tellers with coin and currency as needed.

Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.

Received regional branch recognition award for outstanding customer service.

Directed specific questions to appropriate branch personnel.

Delivered prompt, accurate and excellent customer service.