Amy McCormick
Madrid,Iowa
Summary
Experienced compassionate nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in patient care, wound care, strong medication knowledge and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames, Iowa
11.2014 - 08.2024
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Comprehensive OASIS assessment
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of each patient.
- Coordinated communication between all members of the healthcare team including primary care providers, specialists, family members, caregivers.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual learning styles while providing education on disease processes and self-management strategies.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing difficult diagnoses or transitions from hospital to home setting.
- Advised families on how best to manage chronic illnesses at home.
- Utilized problem solving skills to assess complex medical situations and formulate appropriate interventions.
- Identified any potential safety hazards within the home environment.
- Educated patients and families about treatments, medications, and self-care management techniques.
- Conducted regular follow up visits with patients in order to evaluate progress towards goals set forth in their care plan.
- Promoted a supportive environment where patients can feel comfortable expressing their concerns and questions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on prescribed medications to address patient's symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.
- Educated patients and caregivers on the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
- PICC line management and care
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assisted with setting medications up in medication planners or teaching patients or caregivers how to set up.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Offered guidance on medication management, ensuring adherence to therapy plans.
- Facilitated patient access to community resources and support services.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
- Recognized when a change in condition warrants further evaluation or intervention and took appropriate action.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care planning and outcomes assessment.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Pain management techniques
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Collected samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Discharged patients accordingly when goals were met or patient needed a higher level of care or at their request.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory standards related to home health services.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Supervised home health staff in the homes
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory bodies such as Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Iowa Home Care LLC
Boone, Iowa
12.2012 - 10.2014
- Review previous responsibilities as a case manager.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Lutheran Services Of Iowa
Ames, Iowa
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Review previous responsibilities as a case manager.
- Assisted Living Facility
- Managed department temporary as interim manager for a short-term period.
Clinic RN and Surgical First Assist
McFarland Clinic
Ames, IA
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members during stressful times related to illness or injury of loved ones under care.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood draws, and other diagnostic tests according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and administering medications as prescribed.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments, medications, test results. in electronic medical records system.
- Monitored changes in patient condition including response to interventions and reported any significant changes to physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to clinical practice development.
- Assisted physicians during exams when needed.
- Managed medication inventory levels in the clinic setting ensuring timely refills of prescriptions for patients.
- Provided daily nursing care to patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Educated patients and families about health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Attended meetings regularly with physicians and other staff members discussing current issues impacting the clinic operation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the Accounting department as well as across departments.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Managed and maintained surgical suites by sterilizing and organizing equipment.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Executed remarkable dexterity assembling and monitoring tools to be used during surgery procedures.
- Reviewed physician orders to appropriately count and dispense pre-operative and post-operative medications.
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
- Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
- Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
- Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
- Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- THIS IS A SUMMARY STATEMENT Punctual and reliable surgical assistant, no matter the time of day or night.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans and post-operative care by providing instructions on medication self-administration and home care.
- Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
- Coordinated educational seminars for surgeons by organizing registration and travel plans.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
- Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
- Updated patient files to record medications prescribed and medical histories.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures. Orthopedic and spine
- Controlled bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels.
- Rendered aid to patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies during surgical procedures.
- RN for busy orthopedic spine surgeon office
- Scheduled Consult and follow up appointments with patients
- Scheduled trainings and meetings for office staff relating to certain medications and equipment
- Assisted with applying casts, splints, braces
- On call rotation with surgeon
- Answered phones and returned phone calls to patients. Troubleshooted patients concerns and reported to physician
RN Floor Nurse /Charge Nurse , Nursing Home
Madrid Home for the Aging
Madrid, IA
09.2004 - 12.2007
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to nursing home policy.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data that addressed identified problems or needs.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on each assigned unit at least once per week.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, LTC policies and standards of care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
DMACC
Ankeny, IA12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, INSkills
HIPAA Compliance
Medication Management
Discharge Planning
Healthcare regulations
Chronic Disease Management
Quality Improvement
Care Coordination
Patient Examination, vitals,
Wound Care
Rehabilitation Assistance
Treatment Preparation
Student Precepting
Equipment Sterilization
Surgical Assistance
Case Management
Documentation
Direct Patient Care
Infection Control
Excellent and Effective Communication
Team building
Decision-Making
Diet and Nutrition Education
Team Collaboration
Active Listening
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
IV drug therapy management
Intake and discharge
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Mental Health First Aid
Nursing Performance Assessment
Safety Protocols
Interpersonal Skills
Time management abilities
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Routine Examinations
Delegation and Motivation
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Procedure Assistance
Microsoft Office
Self Motivation
Patient Education
Professionalism
First Aid
Critical Thinking
Adaptability and Flexibility
Goal Setting
Medication and IV administration
Clear Patient Communication
- Community Resources
Certifications
- COS-C certified
Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical (COS-C) Certification indicates special achievement in the understanding of home health regulations and contributes to our quality metrics. Our quality metrics impact our reimbursement, and one of many qualities I was strong detailed with.
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee
- Beyond Expectations Award
Affiliations
- I was a volunteer firefighter / EMT for Madrid Fire Department for 17 years.
- I enjoy spending time with family especially grandkids
- I enjoy gardening and fishing.
- I have coached softball at different age levels from my own daughter to granddaughter.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Mary Greeley Medical Center
11.2014 - 08.2024
Home Health RN Case Manager
Iowa Home Care LLC
12.2012 - 10.2014
Home Health RN Case Manager
Lutheran Services Of Iowa
05.2010 - 12.2012
Clinic RN and Surgical First Assist
McFarland Clinic
01.2007 - 05.2010
RN Floor Nurse /Charge Nurse , Nursing Home
Madrid Home for the Aging
09.2004 - 12.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
DMACC
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
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