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ANGELA SWYERS
RN
Reedsville,PA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Quality Review Nurse
LHC Group
12.2023 - Current
- Review home health plans of care, including admissions, resumptions, follow-ups, and recertifications, according to policy, procedure, and state regulations
- Review physician notes and orders to ensure the level of care documented is in line with the physician order
- Review OASIS documentation for accuracy
- Provide feedback to clinicians and attend weekly case conferences to provide education and review trends
- Meeting productivity and quality goals on a weekly basis
- Make coding recommendations for patient focus of care
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
RN Patient Care Manager
LHC Group
03.2019 - 12.2023
- POC and OASIS review
- Chart reviews
- Clinician education
- Weekly case conference to review patient issues and provide updates and education on new policies/procedures
RN Nurse Manager
Geisinger Home Health
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained nursing operations
- Clinician education
- Routine chart audits and feedback
- Conducted in-service training
- Conducted weekly case conferences to review patient issues
RN Clinical Administrator
Ekidzcare
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Supervise ongoing patient care needs and supervision of personnel who provide direct care
- Maintain compliance with all Federal, Local and Company standards
- Hire, orient, and train nursing staff
- Conduct in-service training, education, and ongoing competency/skills evaluations
- Budgetary review quarterly
RN Location Director
PSA Healthcare
08.2011 - 12.2016
- Directly involved in new location start-up, growing census to over 6000 hours/week
- Supervise and mentor four clinical managers and 250 field staff
- Took action to ensure that location applies with all applicable laws and regulations
- Maximize profitability and control assets
RN Case Manager
Lewistown Home Health
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Assess new patients by reviewing physical assessments, diagnosis, tests results
- Used this information to formulate a plan of care
- Provided patient education on care and medications
- Assisted patients with making physician appointments and decisions on their care
- IV drug administration, catheter changes, wound vac changes
- Carried a caseload of 25
LPN
Bayada
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Provided medical care to medically compromised children in their home
- Provided assessments, medical treatments; dressing changes, tube feedings, medication administration, tracheostomy care, G-tube changes
LPN
William Penn Nursing Home
12.2004 - 03.2008
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Foley Catheter changes
- Peripheral IV medications
- Patient education
- Patient charting, incident reporting, aide supervision
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 01.2012 - 12.2012
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Health promotion
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Staff supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care plan development
- Case management
- EMR / EHR
- Home health care
Certification
- COS-C OASIS Answers 2023
- CPR/AED Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchCareer advancementPersonal development programsQuote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Supervised a team of 200 staff members.
Software
EPIC
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Reading
Listening to Podcasts
Spending time with family
Practicing self care
Timeline
RN Quality Review Nurse
LHC Group
12.2023 - Current
RN Patient Care Manager
LHC Group
03.2019 - 12.2023
RN Nurse Manager
Geisinger Home Health
06.2018 - 03.2019
RN Clinical Administrator
Ekidzcare
01.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
01.2012 - 12.2012
RN Location Director
PSA Healthcare
08.2011 - 12.2016
RN Case Manager
Lewistown Home Health
06.2010 - 08.2011
LPN
Bayada
03.2008 - 06.2010
LPN
William Penn Nursing Home
12.2004 - 03.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
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