Anneleise Rolfe
Lebanon
Summary
Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Sacred Heart University District
2021.03 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
Travel RN
Medical Solutions
2020.09 - 2021.02
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Provided care to patients with mobility issues offering to transport to medical appointments and assisting with medical tests.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Developed strategies to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Performed routine medical check-ups and provided preventative care services to detect health issues early and take steps to prevent illness.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nebraska Medicine
2012.11 - 2020.08
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Cared for as many as 20 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR2007
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Patient and family advocacy
- Collecting vitals
- Insulin medication assistance
- Intravenous therapy
- Call triaging
- Palliative care awareness
- Medication distribution
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Sacred Heart University District
2021.03 - Current
Travel RN
Medical Solutions
2020.09 - 2021.02
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nebraska Medicine
2012.11 - 2020.08
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lane Community College