I have been a Registered nurse for 5 years. Recently I have moved to Colorado from Iowa and have been working as a Hospice Nurse in Colorado springs. Previously, I worked as a Clinical Coordinator-RN for a family practice clinic. Education and Care Coordination are areas I feel confident with and still am able to continuously learn every day. Previously, I have worked in Skilled Nursing facilities, both in small towns and in the city. I have one year experience in a detox facility providing treatment to patients with multiple substance abuse issues.
Compassionate
Familiar with EHR
Teach Diabetes education to patients
Friendly
- Adaptable
- Team Player
- Quick Learner
Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification expires 10/2015.
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Current, Unrestricted Compact RN License
Nominated 2 years in a row for Iowa's 100 Greatest Nurses
Multiple recognitions for being a patient advocate and "outside the box" thinking
Redwood City, CA, 04/2015 - Current
RN Case Manager for a hospice population, current patient load of 9-10 patients. Working now as a weekend on-call position. Assess hospice patients, and provide adequate compassionate care for the dying patient
Penn Valley, CA, 04/2014 - 04/2015
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including but not limited too Diabetes and CHF.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Part of a Pioneer ACO program with our hospital system to provide innovative and "outside the box" thinking to patient care.
- I work with multiple entities to coordinate care including: Public Health, Home Health, LTC/SNF, patients and families.
- Patient Centered Care is my focus.
- I have learned about Adaptive Design and we are currently working with this model to provide quality, efficient and convenient care to our patients.
Riverside, IA, 02/2013 - 04/2014
- I worked with an ARNP to provide patients ranging from newborns to senior citizens with treatment plans.
- I am familiar.
- with multiple diagnoses and used Critical Thinking skills to provide care to patients.
- Able to perform multiple testing and.
- handle specimens.
- I also worked as a float nurse for family practice and multiple specialty clinics when they were short staffed.
City, STATE, 11/2011 - 02/2013
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Obtained vitals for a floor of 17 skilled patients per shift.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Administered medication and performed necessary computer documentation in a timely manner.
- Managed a staff of 6 CNA's and one LPN.
- Administered IV medications and maintained IV site.
- Removed stables, sutures and performed dressing changes.
City, STATE, 08/2010 - 08/2011
- Worked as charge nurse in Long-term care/Skilled Nursing facility providing care to 45 residents and managing 4-/6.
- staff members.
- I administered medication, documented in a timely manner, performed dressing changes, administered.
- injections and assisted with activities of daily living to residents with alzheimers.
- I performed timely assessments and.
- assisted with Doctor rounds.
City, STATE, 2011 - 07/2011
- Provided assessment and treatment to patients with multiple substance abuse problems.
- Served a significant population.
- of alcohol and methamphetamine abusers.
- Administered medications and documented in a timely manner.
CNA management, CPR certified, Critical Thinking, Diabetes, documentation, focus, Home Health, injections, Life Support, Long-term care, Nursing, patient advocate, patient care, patient flow, policies, processes, Public Health, quality, Quality Assurance, Quick Learner, rapport, safety, statistics, Team Player, treatment plans, vital signs
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School Attended
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Job Titles Held:
- RN Case Manager
- Clinic Coordinator-RN
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- Detox Nurse
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