Alice Pause
Easthampton,MA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Nurse
Fallonhealth
08.2017 - Current
- Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease.
- Used Nexgen to maintain patient medical records, accurately recording vital statistics, medical histories, vital statistics and test results.
- Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
Home Care Nurse
Trinity Health Of New England
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Berkshire Heathcare
02.2010 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
Staten Island, NYHigh School Diploma -
St Saviors High School
Brooklyn, NY06.1974
Skills
- Call Triaging
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Procedure Preparations
- Pain Clinics
- Administering Immunizations
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Student Precepting
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
Timeline
Home Care Nurse
Trinity Health Of New England
11.2021 - 09.2022
Primary Care Nurse
Fallonhealth
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Berkshire Heathcare
02.2010 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
High School Diploma -
St Saviors High School