PROFILE SUMMARY Professional Registered Nurse who is personable, energetic and versatile with 25 years of experience, as a Registered nurse. Proficient in Case Management, as well as many other areas of nursing. Facilitate and collaborate to maintain a positive work environment and foster opportunities. Committed to developing and providing innovative and responsive health services to patients. Organized and successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Highly skilled in evaluating and treating patients using advanced technologies and practices. Ability to formulate plans of care and establish priorities necessary to achieve positive outcomes. Willing to relocate to join a compassionate patient oriented organization. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Skills
Patient Centered Care
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Organizational Ability
Ethics & Confidentiality
Teamwork & Collaboration
Professionalism
Case Management
Medical Chart Reviews
Patient & Family Education
Discharge Planning
Medical assessment
Patient care planning
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Emotional awareness
IV drug therapy management
Gastrostomy tube care
Health care consultation
Inpatient and outpatient care
Taking vitals
Family and patient support
Immunization skills
VFC compliance
Mobility Assistance
Community advocate
Body mechanics knowledge
Health and wellness expertise
Culturally sensitive
Nursing Plan Development
Acute and rehabilitative care
Staff Development and Precepting
BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Diabetes management
Palliative and Pain Management
Electronic Health Records
Intake and discharge
Home visits
Follow-up calls
Wound care specialist
Nursing staff management/leadership
Medication and IV administration
Mental Health Screening & complete health review to rule out medically induced depression/mental health issues
Drug & alcohol intake and monitoring
Cardiac monitoring
Screening/interviewing and hiring Nurses, home health aides and Outreach staff
Education and Training
, FLExpected in 04/2023 ā āRN ā: - GPA:
NURSING LICENSES, NYExpected in 03/2023 ā āRN: - GPA:
SUNY CantonCanton, NYExpected in 05/1996 ā āAssociate:Nursing - GPA:
SUNY CantonCanton, NYExpected in 01/1994 ā āAssociate:Business - GPA:
Certifications
Wound Care Certification February 2014 ā February 2022
CPR/BLS Certification
Experience
St Mary's Health System - RN Case Manager Hampden, ME, 04/2022 - Current
Interact with patients to identify their specific physical and psychological needs
Document patient care services by charting in patient's electronic medical record
Identify patientsā actual in addition to potential problems and devise treatment plans as per requirements
Maintain safety as well as confidentiality standards
Provide information to patients and families about conditions and appropriate plans of action
Actively participated in family and patient meeting r/t treatment plan
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
Followed all protocols within Outreach and Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services
Case Managed patientās healthcare needs
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
Secured insurance authorizations to short term rehabilitation facilities or long-term care placement.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Provided case management, specialized wound care, discharge planning, medication pre-pour services, home care services with RN and HHA services; acted as liaison between patients, physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, rehab centers and patientās families
Conducted head to toe patient assessments and reported concerns to patientās practitioner
Supervised a group of nurses and provided a high standard of care to the community
Participated in an on-call nursing rotation for the outreach department
Served as Immunization Coordinator for health services, provided education for staff to safely administer immunization, complete immunization reports for NYS and Indian health services, planned and supervised immunization clinics
Participated in management, quality control, infection control and specialty meetings
St Mary's Health System - Medical-Surgical RN Merrimack, NH, 08/1997 - 12/2021
Performed an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome, identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
Collaborated with physicians and other team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatment
Acted as a strong advocate and provided education to my patients and families
Carried out all physician orders and monitored patients progress with professionalism, compassion and the patientās best interest in mind
Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
Recorded clinical significance in EMR
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
Cerebral Palsy Of The North Country - RN Case Manager City, STATE, 08/2001 - 05/2008
Served as liaison between clients, MDs, hospitals, pharmacies, service coordinators and family members
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
Provided supervision of direct care staff, head to toe assessment of clients, carried out doctorās orders, kept medical orders and charts up-to-date per OPWDD regulations
Taught medication administration to direct care staff and monitored their medication administration
Worked closely with the (CAB) consumer advisory board to provide care for people with disabilities
Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
Monitored achievement of facility goals as outlined in the quality improvement plan
Completed chart reviews and worked with other practitioners to ensure patients are provided with standard of care services
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