Andrea Justice
Camp Hill,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
11.2022 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
07.2018 - 01.2020
- 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.
Patient Care Assistant
Lancaster General Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Keys Village
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Resident Care Assistant
Willow Valley Retirement Communities
10.2004 - 04.2014
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA05.2018
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Patient Intervention
- Patient Monitoring
- Hospice Education
- Disease Processes
- Long-Term Care
- Pain Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Accomplishments
Provided special attention to patients and received three daisy award nominations while working in the hospital setting.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
07.2018 - 01.2020
Patient Care Assistant
Lancaster General Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Keys Village
06.2014 - 07.2015
Resident Care Assistant
Willow Valley Retirement Communities
10.2004 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College