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Amy K. Cagle

Camden,TN

Summary

Nursing professional with extensive clinical expertise and proven leadership skills. Skilled in chart updates, medication monitoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Committed to quality and efficiency with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Clinical Supervisor

VolunteerHomecare
Camden, TN
08.2020 - Current
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Resolved patient complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Assessed and evaluated clinical staff performance, providing feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Addressed and resolved any issues related to clinical staff performance or patient care.
  • Served as a resource person for family members or significant others who had questions about clients' treatment plans.
  • Conducted regular clinical case reviews to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices.
  • Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
  • Reviewed case notes and other documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
  • Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
  • Evaluated patients, determined care needs and managed implementation of treatment plan.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, treatment plans, and progress.
  • Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Hospice Case Manager

Tennessee Quality
Camden, TN
05.2018 - 08.2020
  • Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
  • Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
  • Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
  • Educated staff about best practices related to palliative and end-of-life care.
  • Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
  • Assessed patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual and environmental needs.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
  • Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for each patient in accordance with state regulations.
  • Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Provided education and support to family members of hospice patients regarding end-of-life care.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, plan of care changes, or discharge planning.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Conducted home visits to assess the physical and emotional needs of hospice patients.
  • Responded promptly to phone calls from family members or caregivers regarding end-of-life issues.
  • Monitored pain levels in hospice patients and implemented appropriate interventions as needed.
  • Facilitated communication between families and health care teams to ensure continuity of care.
  • Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely according to agency guidelines.

LPN

Camden General Hospital
Camden, TN
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.

LPN Charge Nurse

LifeCare
Bruceton, TN
08.2006 - 07.2017
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
  • Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Excelsior College
New York
03-2018

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Crisis intervention
  • Clinical leadership
  • Time management
  • Data documentation
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Infection control
  • Critical thinking
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Case management
  • Feeding pumps
  • Nursing performance assessment
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Hospice philosophy

Timeline

RN Clinical Supervisor

VolunteerHomecare
08.2020 - Current

Hospice Case Manager

Tennessee Quality
05.2018 - 08.2020

LPN

Camden General Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2018

LPN Charge Nurse

LifeCare
08.2006 - 07.2017

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Excelsior College

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