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RN, BSN
Professional Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
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Work History
RN, BSN06/1999 to 05/2017
Interpath Laboratory – Springfield , OR
Interpath Laboratory – Springfield , OR
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 30-bed medical-surgical/rehab unit, providing direct care to up to 10 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Updated patient charts using PIXES with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
RN, BSN, Utilization Review and Case Manager06/2015 to 04/2017
Genesis Health Group – Eldridge , IA
Genesis Health Group – Eldridge , IA
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs by visiting patients and case managers in the hospital and following up with patients at home.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Submitted cases to Medical Director for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon Interqual specification.
RN, BSN, Psychiatric Nurse02/2006 to 05/2011
NYS Office Of Mental Health – City , STATE
NYS Office Of Mental Health – City , STATE
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
RN Community Health04/1989 to 02/2006
Chemung County Department Of Social Services – City , STATE
Chemung County Department Of Social Services – City , STATE
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
- Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Administered immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing05/2009Chamberlain College Of Nursing-
City
Diploma Nursing: Nursing06/1988Arnot Ogden School Of Nursing-
City
High School Diploma06/1972St. Ann-
City
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School Attended
- Chamberlain College Of Nursing
- Arnot Ogden School Of Nursing
- St. Ann
Job Titles Held:
- RN, BSN
- RN, BSN, Utilization Review and Case Manager
- RN, BSN, Psychiatric Nurse
- RN Community Health
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing 05/2009
Diploma Nursing : Nursing 06/1988
High School Diploma 06/1972
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