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TREATMENT NURSE
Summary

Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering 20 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital/healthcare environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. In-depth knowledge of wound care and treatment care techniques and methods.

Skills
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Medication administration expert
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Diabetes management
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Ventilator care
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Medical screening
  • Patient monitoring
  • Hearing screenings
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Triaging
  • Sick visit procedures
  • Workflow Optimization
  • SBAR communication
  • ER experience
  • Wound treatment expert
  • Long-Term Care
  • Wound care specialist
  • Medical assessment
  • Immunization skills
  • Patient Care
  • Health care consultation
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Team supervision
  • BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
  • Disease management programs
  • Administering medicines
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Catheters
  • Direct and Indirect Patient Care
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
  • Nursing Plan Development and Modification
  • Family and patient support
  • Gastroenteral nutrition education
  • Home visits
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Changing tracheostomies
  • Vascular care understanding
  • House Supervisor management
  • Wound vac application and management
Experience
Treatment Nurse / HMR / Col. Robert L Howard Veterans Home - Pell City, AL03/2016 - Current
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Accurate staging of pressure injuries, arterial injuries, diabetic injuries, venous stasis injuries, surgical injuries and other skin concerns.
  • Coordinate with wound consultant to order appropriate wound care supplies billed to medicare, medicaid and BCBS.
Baylor Nurse/Admissions Registered Nurse / Amedisys Home Health - Gadsden, AL03/2017 - 03/2019
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
  • Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
  • Counseled and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease self-management, wound management and medications.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Developed and actualized strategies to standardize supply and inventory management.
  • Jumped in to perform individual or team functions when short-staffed or advanced nursing situations required.
  • Interfaced with patients to complete comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
  • Advocated for patients transitioning from hospitals, rehab and other medical facilities to home environments.
  • Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
  • Identified perceptions of patient and family related to health problems and functionality or treatment expectations.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
  • Coached patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options and medications.
  • Facilitated home care referrals from physicians and specialists to prevent hospitalization and reduce re-hospitalization rates
  • Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
  • Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Utilized expertise to perform catheterization, tracheostomy care and wound management.
  • Effectively managed ortho-neuro joint replacement patients.
  • Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment and therapy options, disease management and medication.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Assigned therapies, ordered supplies and obtained equipment in alignment with care plan and approved Medicare and insurance guidelines.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
  • Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
Home Care Case Manager / Gentiva Health Services Inc. - Anniston, AL10/2015 - 03/2016
  • Monitored and reported clients' progress.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information and emotional reassurance.
  • Completed follow-up phone calls to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
  • Coordinated services with physicians for comprehensive patient care.
  • Gathered entire medical histories and information related to patient's treatment procedure.
  • Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Addressed staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Clinic Nurse/Home Health Coordinator / Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph - Anniston, AL06/2010 - 02/2015
  • Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
  • Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
  • Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
  • Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
  • Prepared patient rooms for visits by including cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
  • Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
  • Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and labeled specimens for testing.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Diagnosed STD's and breast/abnormal pap smear results through in-depth health screenings, pelvic examinations and analysis of patient histories and test results.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Immunized patients of all ages against childhood diseases for school requirements.
  • Counseled patients on abnormal pap smears and mammogram reports. Set up appointments with surgeons and oncologist for follow-up on abnormal results.
Education and Training
Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, AL04/2000Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Accomplishments
  • Recognized as Employee of the Month in April 2020 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Nominated for Employee of the Year for 2020.
  • Led team to achieve zero deficiency Federal VA Survey, earning recognition from upper management.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • HMR / Col. Robert L Howard Veterans Home
  • Amedisys Home Health
  • Gentiva Health Services Inc.
  • Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph

School Attended

  • Jacksonville State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Treatment Nurse
  • Baylor Nurse/Admissions Registered Nurse
  • Home Care Case Manager
  • Clinic Nurse/Home Health Coordinator

Degrees

  • Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, AL 04/2000 Bachelor of Science : Nursing

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