Home Health Registered Nurse Supervising Rn resume example with 19+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Dedicated RN bringing 10year background visiting patients in-home and performing array of nursing tasks, including conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. Caring Home Health Nurse skillful in initiating plans of care, engaging patients in therapeutic activities and assessing patient needs. Have worked in med-surg, recovery, OR, OB, Nursery, Visiting Physician clinics, and Home Health. First-rate communication, time management and recordkeeping abilities. Enthusiastic RN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Nursing.
Skills
Med-surg
Home Health
Acute Care
Personal Care Needs
Setting Up Referrals
Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Feeding Assistance
Medication Administration
Intravenous Therapy
Staff Supervision
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Patient Check-Ins
Well Visit Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Collecting vitals
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse - Supervising RN, 01/2012 to 05/2017 Providence St. Joseph's Health – Encino, CA,
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
Contacted Doctor immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Supervised 5 RN's and 6 CNA's
Acute Care Registered Nurse, 01/2010 to 01/2012 Hematology Oncology Associates Of Cny – East Syracuse, NY,
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Assisted patients initially and as needed to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Counseled patients and families on treatments and care options, including discharge and home care instructions.
Documented work in computer and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
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.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 02/1998 to 01/2010 Bear Lake Memorial Hospital – City, STATE,
Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Recorded and measured patients' vital signs, including weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Education
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, Expected in 11/2009 Excelsior College - Albany, NY GPA:
Associate of Science: Licensed Practical Nursing , Expected in 07/1994 Idaho State University - Pocatello, ID GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1992 Bear Lake High School - Montpelier, ID, GPA:
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