Alisa Smith
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager with extensive experience, excelling in care management and patient assessment. Proven ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams and ensure accurate documentation, enhancing patient outcomes and family support during critical times. Skilled in electronic medical records and fostering effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
MJHS
04.2011 - Current
- Manage care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness.
Hospice Nurse
Compassionate Care Hospice
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
LPN/RN
Downstate Medical Center
11.2000 - 10.2009
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY05-2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY05-2004
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education & Extension Board
Long Island, NY08-1999
Skills
- Care management
- End-of-life planning
- Electronic medical record
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Team coordination
- HHA teaching
- Home care
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
MJHS
04.2011 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Compassionate Care Hospice
11.2009 - 02.2011
LPN/RN
Downstate Medical Center
11.2000 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education & Extension Board
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