Nursing veteran of 17yrs of experience of caregiving. A hospice RN case manager who utilizes strong critical thinking, decision making skills and end of life experience. Providing compassionate end of life care. Collaborating with hospice physician and the IDG team to provide for patient in crisis. Providing wound care, managing pain and symptom support.
Accomplishments
*National Honor Society and Graduated with 3.4 GPA.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
04/2021 to 09/2021
Humanitarian R Nravel NurseLoyal Source – City, STATE,
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
11/2019 to 08/2021
Hospice RN Case ManagerVitas Innovative Hospice Care – City, STATE,
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Administered medications to [Number] patients and monitored response to medications.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Cared for patients in [Number]-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions
01/2021 to 04/2021
Hospice Travel Nurse Case ManagerCoreMedical Group – City, STATE,
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Motivated and supervised several Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse Aides in delivering quality patient care.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Education
Expected in 08/2018
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Lamar University - Beaumont, TX GPA:
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