Currently working as a Hospice Registered Nurse Liaison for Grace Healthcare services at RWJ Somerset.
Developed and created an inpatient hospice program using evidence based practice at RWJ somerset in collaboration with Grace Healthcare services.
Formerly worked as a hospice RN liaison for Carepoint hospitals- including Bayonne, Christ, and Hoboken.
Formerly worked as a hospice RN liaison for St. Michaels Medical Center.
Coordinated general inpatient hospice admissions with hospital staff based on CMS guidelines.
Detailed review of patient referrals to determine if pt is general inpatient hospice appropriate or routine level hospice appropriate.
Developed a unique documentation template that has been proven to past audits of general inpatient hospice charts.
Created detailed and comprehensive training materials for onboarding staff including documentation tip sheets and helpful hospice facts sheet.
Presented hospice education sessions with hospital staff for partnered hospitals. Education sessions included levels of hospice, symptom management, and signs of imminent death.
Created hospice orders and recommendations for individual general inpatient hospice cases for effective symptom management.
Skills
Pain Control
Patient Education
EMR Updating
Interpersonal and Written Communication
IV and Venipuncture
Palliative Care
Admissions Support
Patient Care Plans
Physician Communication
Patient Evaluation
Medication Administration
Delegation and Motivation
Evidence-Based Care
Care Planning
Routine Examinations
Monitoring Vital Signs
Colostomy Care Familiarity
Case Management
Care Coordination
Attention to Detail
ICD-10
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Strong Clinical Judgment
Accurate Documentation
Unit Oversight
Student Precepting
Clear Patient Communication
Chronic Disease Management
Tracheostomy Care
Creative Problem Solving
Patient and Family Advocacy
Experience
03/2022 to Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, HospiceAveanna Healthcare – Fountain City, WI,
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans and provided plan of care to patients and families.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Obtained and followed physician recommendations for both inpatient and outpatient care depending on diagnosed recovery process.
Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
Obtained recommendations for inpatient or outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisor.
Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
01/2021 to 06/2022
Oncology Staff Registered NurseBanner Health – Mesa, AZ,
Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
Expertly explained diagnoses to patients and discussed next steps for treatment and care in easy-to-understand terminology.
Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions in patient charts.
Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
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.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
01/2020 to 01/2021
Registered Nurse, Pediatric OncologyCHOP – City, STATE,
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
07/2018 to 12/2019
Registered Nurse Orthopedics, PediatricsShriners Hosptial For Children – City, STATE,
Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists, case managers and physicians during treatment, examination and testing.
Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
Delivered array of direct nursing care services such as cleaning and dressing wounds and coordinated discharge planning for patients with fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis.
Handled patient care for up to 4 postoperative patients with help of certified nursing assistants and created detailed patient records and hand-off reports for oncoming nurses and social workers.
Documented patient histories, conditions, treatments, changes and responses and used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2018 to to
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Widener University - Chester, GPA:
Recipient of Widener University School of Nursing’s 2018 Kathyrne E. Melwert Award (Academic Award)
Graduated cum laude
Dean’s List - Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2017, Spring 2018
Member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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