Home Health Staff NurseCommunity Consolidated School District 21 – Wheeling, IL,
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON.
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.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5-7 patients daily.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
09/2018 to 07/2020
Certified School NurseUniversity View Academy – City, STATE,
Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision screenings, weight and height evaluations.
Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern, including interactions with students to create a connection.
Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
Oversaw health services for school of 476 students and faculty.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Primary Care Physicians.
Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Administered blood sugar testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and medication dosages per orders.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and school nurse workshops.
11/2016 to 01/2018
Home Health Staff NurseUnited Home Health LLC – City, STATE,
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
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.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
08/1999 to 10/2016
Home Health Staff NurseDelta Home Care, Inc. – City, STATE,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
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.
Education
Expected in 07/2015
RN-AD: Nursing Hinds Community College - Vicksburg, MI, GPA:
Expected in
: CIS; Prerequisite For Nursing Northeast University (ULM of Monroe) - Monroe, La, GPA:
Expected in 05/1984
Diploma: General Studies Lake Providence Senior High School - Lake Providence, LA, GPA:
Skills
Patient Care
Medication Administration
Managed Care
Disease Management
Health Education
Emotional Support
Family planning services education
Oxygen saturation standards
Strong clinical judgment
HIPAA Compliance
Medical Records Management
Patient Information Collection
Infection Control
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient Assessments
Collecting vitals
Chronic disease management
Professional Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse bringing 28-year 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. Additional experience include certification as a two-year School Nurse servicing 476 student body and faculty .
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