To obtain a position as a Remote Registered Nurse that will foster growth and allow me to utilize my critical thinking skills.
Hospice care professional with substantial experience in coordinating patient care and providing compassionate support. Proven ability to manage complex cases, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings, with strong skills in pain management and patient advocacy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
12.2023 - 10.2025
Developed and implemented individualized care plans for hospice patients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to assess patient needs and optimize care strategies.
Educated families on end-of-life care options, facilitating informed decision-making.
Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and adjust care approaches accordingly.
Advocated for patients' rights, ensuring adherence to ethical practices in hospice care delivery.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Registered Nurse
Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center
12.2021 - 07.2024
Provided direct patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
Educated patients on disease management and preventive health practices.
Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and treatment efficacy.
Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Licensed Utilization Review Nurse II
Anthem
04.2021 - 12.2021
Conducted thorough clinical reviews to ensure compliance with utilization management standards.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve review processes and reduce turnaround times.
Maintained current knowledge of regulatory changes affecting utilization review practices and policies.
Reduced healthcare costs through efficient utilization of resources and identification of unnecessary treatments or procedures.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to facilitate patient care and treatment planning.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial
05.2019 - 10.2021
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse-Intensive Care
Halifax Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2019
Administered critical care procedures in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Monitored vital signs and lab results, interpreting data to make timely clinical decisions for optimal patient outcomes.
Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, offering comfort and support to both patients and families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse-Stepdown
Sentara Obici Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2018
Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols to ensure patient safety.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care instructions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.