Hospice RN Case Manager/On Call RN Resume Example

HOSPICE RN CASE MANAGER/ON CALL RN

Professional Summary

Registered Nurse with 4+ years experience in multiple clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.

Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, very autonomous, and full of compassion.

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Work History

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
Implemented interventions, including medication, catheter insertion and airway management
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Provided complete care to hospice patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support

Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in 5 schools. Ensured external follow-up where required
Documented patient information obtained from interviews
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Processed year end reports per state and district policy
Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment
Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care
Serving as consultants with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors
Providing health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings
Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
Overseeing infection control measures
Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans
Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance
Providing health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team

Patient care in ER and med-surg units, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for up to 5 patients per shift
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
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
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
Assisted patients with daily functions
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Followed infection control procedures
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
Conducted triage of incoming emergency patients

Chronic patient care in skilled nursing unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for approx. 25 patients per shift
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients
One of two or three charge nurses on shift. Oversaw average of 25 patients per shift
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Assisted patients with daily functions

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