Passionate Nurse with a registered nursing license in both Illinois and Indiana. I have a combined 10 years' experience in nursing between both my LPN and RN degrees. My knowledge base includes Long Term Care settings that include dementia units, psychiatric units, geriatrics and rehab to home. Well versed in Hospice both in a long term care setting and also a case management in home setting. Currently a department manager within my MDS/Care Plan Coordinator role. I am also competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration. Strong drive to encourage others and to continuously advance my knowledge and career.
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Computerized charting specialist
Body mechanics knowledge
Diabetes management
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV drug therapy management
Critical thinking
Experience
02/2019 to Current
MDS CoordinatorBeacon Health Management – Perry, IA,
Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment 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.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
11/2018 to 02/2019
Hospice Registered Nurse Case ManagerPruitthealth – Goldsboro, NC,
Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
11/2011 to 09/2016
LPN Floor NursePetersen Healthcare – City, STATE,
Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in Long Term Care setting by coaching and supporting.
Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Education and Training
Expected in 08/2010
LPN: Practical Nursing Lake Land College - Mattoon, GPA:
Expected in 12/2018
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Science Lake Land College - Mattoon, IL, GPA:
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