Alyssa Mathews
Belleville,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinical Manager
Valley View Retirement Community
Belleville, PA
09.2015 - 02.2024
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient and family satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Developed interdisciplinary care plans with input from physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers for optimal patient results.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions to home after rehab stay
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Home Health and Hospice RN Case Manager
Lewistown Home Health And Hospice
Lewistown, PA
08.2009 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Registered Nurse, Medical/oncology Unit
Mount Nittany Medical Center
State College, PA
06.2006 - 08.2009
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
05.2006
High School Diploma -
06.2002
Skills
- ICD-10
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Wound Care
- ADL Assistance
- Family advocacy
- Long-Term Care
- Taking vitals
- CPR/AED
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- Vaccine administration
- Family Education
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Performing EKGs
- Lab result interpretation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Chart updating
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Distribution
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
RN Clinical Manager - Valley View Retirement Community
09.2015 - 02.2024
Home Health and Hospice RN Case Manager - Lewistown Home Health And Hospice
08.2009 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical/oncology Unit - Mount Nittany Medical Center
06.2006 - 08.2009
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Associate of Science, Nursing
State College Area High School - High School Diploma,