Home Health Field Nurse Resume Example Texas Home Health

HOME HEALTH FIELD NURSE

Professional Summary

Driven, hardworking and veteran [Type] LVN bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing [Number]-year record of success in nursing and desiring [Job Title] position with [Type] facility. Have been retired for five years.

Work History

Texas Home Health - Home Health Field NurseBrenaman, Texas

Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Recorded details regarding all therapies, including [Type] and [Type] to keep patient charts updated.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Led successful [Number]-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Identified [Type] and [Type] conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered [Type] testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and [Action].
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
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.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Oversaw and managed [Number] clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Provided exceptional care to [Number] high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Townc Reek Nursing Facility - LVN Charge NurseHuntsville, Texas, Texas06/1992 - 05/2013

Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.

Methodist Retirement Co - Staff Development CoordinatorHuntsville , Texas, TX06/1992 - 05/2002

Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.

sewing. geneology

I am currently researching my family and my late husbands family.

When I sew I do quilts and dolls, I also sew clothes.

Ultimate Medical Academy
Personal Committee at Westway Baptist Church

Skills

I have a lot of Nursing skills but I do not want to work as a nurse. I have let my licenses expire.

Education

Wharton County Junior CollegeWharton, TXSome College (No Degree): LVN Nursing

Continuing education in Billing and Coding
Currently enrolled at Ultomate Medical Academy - online classes

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Texas Home Health
Townc Reek Nursing Facility
Methodist Retirement Co

School Attended

Wharton County Junior College

Job Titles Held:

Home Health Field Nurse
LVN Charge Nurse
Staff Development Coordinator

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) : LVN Nursing

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