Hospice Nurse Resume Example Accucare Medical Staffing

HOSPICE NURSE

Summary

Highly adaptable and hardworking Hospice Nurse, with 6+ years in clinical settings, dedicated to providing exceptional care and compassion to patients. Promoting kindness and dedication that ensures patient dignity while assisting loved ones with emotional needs.

Skills

Palliative care
Patient needs assessment
Medication administration
Interpersonal and written communication
Colostomy care familiarity

Diabetes management
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Broad medical terminology knowledge

Experience

Accucare Medical StaffingHouston, TXHospice Nurse09/2016 to Current

Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing.
Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
Ensured that each patient and his or her family received superior level of compassionate nursing and palliative care.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Triump Health Care ServicesHouston, TXHome Health Nurse07/2013 to Current

Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Ensured consistent delivery of compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

Treemont Retirement CommunityHouston, TXLicensed Vocational Nurse10/2008 to Current

Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Provided training and supervision to 7 or more member staff in skilled nursing unit.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science:Sociology And Anthropology08/2002Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Licensed Vocational Nursing:Vocational Nursing08/2002American Medical Institute, Houston, TX

Accomplishments

Family Support - Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.
Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Reporting - Prepared regular charts on patient's health related history, medication restrictions and allergies.
Patient Education - Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Supervision - Headed supervision of all nurses and CNAs on unit of 50+ patients.

Certifications

Current IV certification

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Accucare Medical Staffing
Triump Health Care Services
Treemont Retirement Community

School Attended

Imo State University
American Medical Institute

Job Titles Held:

Hospice Nurse
Home Health Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Sociology And Anthropology 08/2002
Licensed Vocational Nursing : Vocational Nursing 08/2002

Hospice Nurse Resume Example

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