Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Experience
04/2004 to Current
Registered Nurse Clinical SupervisorRes-Care, Inc. – Pocatello, ID,
Manage cases and oversee nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
Assess each prospective resident for ability to meet residency requirements.
Arrange pre-admission tours to families to lessen anxiety of admission.
Inform prospective and current residents and families of additional health care services which will be needed beyond the basic care package provided.
Complete assessments at start of care and as scheduled per regulations and as needed for change in care.
Develop a plan of care to meet and maintain the determined needs.
Implement nursing procedures, treatments and interventions to meet residents needs and changed conditions. Keep current with new procedures and techniques.
Provide accurate and appropriate clinical record documentation following facility policies and procedures.
Consult with staff about all residents' health problems and coordinate needs with family, physicians, and services within and outside the facility.
Ensure quality and safe delivery of assisted living services while observing Assisted Living Bill of Rights at all times.
Participate in staff meetings and inservices, keep up to date on regulations. Review and maintain accurate policies and procedures for assisted living and educate staff on changes to these.
Practice appropriate infection control and safety measures and supervise unlicensed staff to do the same.
Facilitate orientation, competencies and skills validation processes for HHA's.
Responsible for 24 hour scheduling of HHAs.
Conduct Staff meetings to address concerns, provide education and coordinate care.
Yearly evaluations for unlicensed staff
Rotate on-call responsibilities with other clinical supervisors per established schedule to address 24/7 patient care needs.
Oversee adherence to federal, state and company requirements and regulations.
03/2002 to 04/2004
Home Health Registered Nurse Case ManagerAdventist Health System – Towson, MD,
Ensure quality and safe delivery of home care services.
Develop schedule to provide home care services per doctor's orders, including orientations and supervision of home health aides per agency policy.
Assess client condition at every home visit. Assist client in obtaining equipment and supplies as needed.
Provide clinical record documentation per agency policy and procedure.
Coordinate care for client with other services within and outside the facility.
Provide competency training and skills validation to HHA's.
Assume on call responsibilities for Home Care and Assisted Living on a rotating basis.
Observe the Home Care Bill of Rights at all times.
Practice appropriate infection control and safety measures.
Comply with state and facility policies regarding mandated reporting under the Vulnerable Adults Act.
Remain current on state and federal regulations.
Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
06/1994 to 10/2001
Registered Nurse Clinical ManagerLhc Group – Jackson, TN,
Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
Managed performance of nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Conferred with physicians during rounds, advised each on condition of patients and coordinated necessary diagnostic assessments to accomplish patient care goals.
Attended facility education workshops and programs.
Identified physical, emotional and social needs of patients during daily planning and addressed critical issues immediately.
Provided patients and loved ones with information about conditions, treatments, possible outcomes and at-home care.
Promoted team education, audited services, monitored medications and oversaw wound care to meet department and facility objectives.
Oversaw primary care, case management and medication management.
Completed MDS assessments in compliance with state regulations.
Oversaw infection control. safety, risk. rehabilitation and restraint committees.
Developed, maintained and updated policies/procedures.
Assumed on call responsibilities on rotating basis.
11/1983 to 06/1994
Registered Nurse, SNFFive Star Quality Care, Inc. – Raleigh, NC,
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to physician and nursing supervisors.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Provided direct patient care services while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Offered patients and families compassionate emotional support during healthcare challenges.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge functions, including patient management and care coordination.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/1983
Associate of Arts: Registered Nurse Riverland Community College - Austin, MN GPA:
Expected in 06/1976
High School Diploma: Austin High School - Austin, MN, GPA:
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