Andrea Haapoja
North Branch,MN
Summary
Nurse Educator and RAI Coordinator with extensive experience in clinical education and compliance. Expert in assessing educational needs and implementing strategies that enhance staff performance and patient care in hospice, homecare, and long-term settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN RAI coordinator, RAC-CT
Ebenezer Meadows on Fairview
Wyoming, Minnesota
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed comprehensive assessments utilizing MDS 3.0 criteria.
- Interpreted physician orders accurately when completing MDS 3.0 items.
- Utilized a variety of assessment tools such as CAAs and PPS.
- Delivered education and training on RAI process to nursing staff to ensure compliance and improve care delivery.
- Oversaw workflow processes for RAI Coordination activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. associated with RAI Coordination activities.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Actively participated in continuing education activities related to RAI Coordination duties.
- Contributed to facility-wide Quality Assurance Performance Improvement programs to elevate patient care standards.
Nurse Educator for Homecare, Hospice and Pall Care
Lakeview Hospital
Stillwater, Minnesota
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Assessed educational needs of over 100 staff members to assist with developing of educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Created and revised orientation program for over 100 new hires including but not limited to coordination of all shadow visits, required education/meetings, and weekly check-ins to assess progress.
- Coordinated short-term educational programs, including lectures and workshops, to enhance clinical knowledge and skills among staff.
- Developed and maintained tracking spreadsheets for mandatory education of all clinical agency staff, ensuring compliance with training requirements.
- Collaborated with medical and nursing personnel to assess and enhance teaching methods and nursing practices.
- Led project with leadership to review and revise all policies related to agency. Continued to lead revision of all policies as they become due.
- Collaborated with leadership team to maintain survey readiness at all times.
- Onboarded and presented general orientation to all new hires.
- Created and managed spreadsheet for all patients and staff who tested COVID+ as well as researched patient EMR to be able to direct staff on earliest day that precautions can be removed.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lakeview Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of the dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Delivered compassionate, quality care to patients and caregivers, enhancing comfort and support during nursing shifts.
- Facilitated open communication with patients and loved ones to effectively address emotional, mental, and physical needs.
- Educated family members on patient care procedures and trained caregivers on effective care instructions.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
MN Oncology
05.2011 - 01.2017
- Administered IV fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, biologics and supportive medications through peripherally inserted venous catheters, central venous lines such as PICCs and Ports to support long-term treatment plans for heme/onc patients.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses, biologics, and iron infusions for patient treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Gathered information from patients/caregivers about side effects, mobility, and energy levels, documenting in EMR and reporting abnormal labs and treatment toleration to providers for timely intervention.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Maintained safe, therapeutic medical environment and directed health care team members to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in educational programs to stay current on nursing care advancements and oriented new staff on nursing techniques and departmental procedures to enhance team knowledge.
Registered Nurse
Hazelden Treatment Facility
10.2009 - 04.2011
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment, ensuring effective response to rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw care delivery for patients on detox unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising multidisciplinary team.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease management, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
02.2006 - 09.2009
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications, monitoring patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilizing patients and determining appropriate next steps in care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and effective management strategies.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of St. Catherine
Saint Paul, MN12-2003
Skills
- MDS 30 completion
- RAI coordination
- Care plan development
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Chemotherapy administration
- Acute and Chronic Care
- Electronic Health Records
- Compliance Requirements
- Interdisciplinary meetings
- Course Content Development
- Teaching Material Preparation
- Leadership Abilities
- Patient Health Information Access
- Program Accreditation
Timeline
RN RAI coordinator, RAC-CT
Ebenezer Meadows on Fairview
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Educator for Homecare, Hospice and Pall Care
Lakeview Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2023
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lakeview Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
MN Oncology
05.2011 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Hazelden Treatment Facility
10.2009 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
02.2006 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of St. Catherine