Alicia Curtis
Lake Wales,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Hospice Admissions Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine hospice eligibility and care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients and families.
- Educated patients and caregivers on hospice services, benefits, and available resources.
- Managed admissions process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation accuracy.
- Mentored new nurses on best practices for patient assessments and admissions protocols.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to admissions staff.
Hopsice Admissions Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient eligibility for hospice services.
- Coordinated admission processes with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions.
- Educated patients and families on hospice benefits, services, and care options.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records to support compliance and quality assurance.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to families during difficult decision-making processes.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of hospice admission processes through consistent feedback and collaboration with management.
Clinical RN
Winter Haven Baycare Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on clinical assessments and needs.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
LPN
Watson Clinic
Lakeland, FL
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
South College
Knoxville, TNMaster of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College Of Nursing
Tampa, FL12-2020
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Ridge Career Center
Winter Haven, FL06-2014
Skills
- Quick learner
- Good judgment and decision making
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Problem solving
- Highly dependable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of local medical care regulations
Certification
- Registered Nurse, License # 9557337
- BLS/CPR certification
Additional Information
- Well versed in communication effectively with patients and their families regarding the disease care and precautions
- Adept to administering medications and collecting blood, stooland urine samples for laboratory analysis
- Efficient in post-surgical patient monitoring and progress charting
- Knowledgeable of infection control, hygiene and sanitation protocols associated with hospital setting
Timeline
Senior Hospice Admissions Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
Hopsice Admissions Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
07.2021 - 02.2025
Clinical RN
Winter Haven Baycare Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
LPN
Watson Clinic
10.2018 - 03.2021
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
South College
Master of Science - Public Health Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College Of Nursing
Technical Diploma - Practical Nursing
Ridge Career Center