I have an extensive background in Hospice care services with 12 years of experience. I have the ability to be utilized in any area of hospice care to include admissions, case management, palliative care, on call, death pronouncement, and travel. I am a strong believer in patient advocacy and teaching comfort care and disease process at end of life. I am currently seeking an opportunity to join an organization comprised of reputable, compassionate, and caring team of individuals to contribute to providing the best supportive care for patients and families.
Admissions, discharges, recertifications, and determinations of eligibility in hospice care
Pain management, palliative/comfort care
Patient / Family education on hospice philosophy, end of life disease process, prognosis, and palliative care
Non-invasive / comfort management of wound care
Specimen collection, drug administration and management
Mobility assistance and transfers
ADL assistance
Maintaining patient safety and infection control standards
Experience in EMR charting
Experience
09/2021 to Current
RN Case ManagerWilson Memorial Hospital – Sidney, OH,
Hospice RN case manager- crisis response / travel / float-pool
RN admissions nurse
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.
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
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.
Attended death calls / death pronouncements
Assisted in determining continued patient eligibility for hospice services
EMR charting system: My Unity
01/2018 to 08/2021
Hospice Registered Nurse Case ManagerMission Healthcare Services Inc – San Diego, CA,
Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
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.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Attended death calls, death pronouncements, admissions, recertifications, on call rotations
EMR charting system: MatrixCare / Brightree
02/2017 to 11/2017
Hospice Registered Nurse Case ManagerPruitthealth – Easley, SC,
Comprehensive patient assessments, evaluation, interventions, on call rotations, death pronouncements
Admissions, discharges, recertifications, determination for hospice eligibility
Pain management, palliative / comfort care
Patient and family education of hospice philosophy, disease process, prognosis, and palliative care
Non-invasive comfort management wound care
Specimen collection, Foley catheter care, drug administration and management as per physicians orders
Mobility assistance and transfers
ADL assistance
Maintaining patient safety and infection control standards
Experience in EMR charting
06/2016 to 02/2017
Hospice Registered Nurse Case ManagerPruitthealth – Franklinton, NC,
Admissions, discharges, death pronouncements, recertifications, on call rotations
Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
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.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
Education and Training
Expected in 2009
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing Practice Delmar College - Corpus Christi, TX, GPA:
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