Abby Boos
Everest,KS
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Director at NEK Home Health and Hospice, I excel in clinical quality improvement and exemplary communication, fostering team collaboration and patient care excellence. I am compassionate about providing direct patient care and meeting patient needs. I strive to be a member of a hardworking, positive team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
NEK Home Health and Hospice
01.2016 - Current
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Contributed to the development of facility policies and procedures regarding hospice care delivery through active participation in staff meetings and discussions about best practices for end-of-life care provision.
- Increased patient satisfaction by developing and implementing customized hospice care plans.
- Mentored new nurses on hospice care best practices, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgement when evaluating appropriateness for hospice services based on Medicare guidelines and individual patient needs.
- Continued to be an active case manager as well as an administrative team member.
Case Manager
NEK Home Health and Hospice
06.2010 - 01.2016
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Provide end of life care to the hospice patient and symptom control.
- Developed holistic care plans based on patient needs with input from the interdisciplinary team.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in hospice care provision.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques to support their loved ones during the hospice process.
- Provided compassionate support to families during their loved ones'' end-of-life journey, enhancing their overall experience with hospice care.
- Mentored new nurses on hospice care best practices, fostering a supportive work environment and promoting professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05-2010
Skills
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Direct Patient Care
- Exemplary communication skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Patient Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- CPR
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Director
NEK Home Health and Hospice
01.2016 - Current
Case Manager
NEK Home Health and Hospice
06.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washburn University of Topeka
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