Amy Poelma
Carpenter,WY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in the Skilled Nursing environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 31 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with MDS, Faith Community Nursing and Wound Care specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/MDS Coordinator
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne
03.2012 - Current
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivery of care for patients in the facility, providing direct care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security of the residents.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in evidence-based practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Regis University
Denver, CO12.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY05.1992
High School Diploma -
East High School
Cheyenne, WY06.1978
Skills
- Epic System
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Staff Supervision
- Microsoft Word
- Patient Assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Care
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Delegation and Motivation
- Pain Management
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Inpatient Care
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Records Management
- Physical Assessment
- Administering Immunizations
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Administer Medication
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Medication Distribution
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Time Management
- Evaluation
- Monitoring
Timeline
RN/MDS Coordinator
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne
03.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Regis University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
High School Diploma -
East High School
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