Hospice Nurse resume example with 12+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Enthusiastic LVN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency. 6+ years experience in clinical settings, Geriatric care in nursing and retirement facilities, Home Health and Hospice/Palliative care.
Skills
Hospice and palliative care experience
Strong clinical judgment
Dedicated hospice care provider
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
Patient evaluation/intervention
Qualified critical care nurse
Fluent in English
Professional bedside manner
Tracheotomy care
Patient positioning competency
Feeding assistance aptness
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Insulin medication assistance
Computer skills
Navigational skills for home/facility visits.
Work History
Hospice Nurse, 09/2016 to Current Department Of Veterans Affairs – Smyrna, TN,
Perform Continuous Care for hospice patients.
Provide Crisis Care for Hospice patients at home or in facility.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Perform Head to Toe assessment and document findings.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of pain and discomfort for Hospice Patients.
Report any change in condition, medication issues, family concerns to Registered Nurse Case Manager and Accucare Agency.
Coordinates adequate medical supplies in the home environment.
Assist Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed.
Prepare clinical and progress notes hourly guided by care plan.
Home Health Nurse, 07/2013 to Current Providence Life Services – Bolingbrook, IL,
Extensive experience working in homes with disabled adults.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Followed infection control procedures.
Provided assessment, monitoring and education to Patients to help promote self care at home.
May notify 911 if patient's health at home is unstable.
Teach patients on uses, interactions and possible adverse effects of medications
Licensed Vocational Nurse, 10/2008 to Current Cvs Health – Southampton, NY,
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Oversaw and managed multiple clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Effectively managed clinical oversight for 44-bed unit.
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Followed infection control procedures.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Review orders carried out by nursing staff for the day, make corrections if applicable and provide inservice if necessary.
Provide wound care and assessed effectiveness of wound treatment daily.
Education
: Vocational Nursing, Expected in 2012 American Medical Institute - Houston, GPA:
Associate of Science: Sociology and Anthropology, Expected in 2002 Imo State University, Owerri. - Owerri, IM, Nigeria, GPA:
Accomplishments
Documentation Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Clinical Skills Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Intensive Care Responsible for unit of 18+ patients, providing daily functions such as medication administration, wound care, daily nursing assessments, and order implementation.
Supervision Headed supervision of all nurses on unit of 60+ patients.
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