Barbara Boyles
ASHTON,NE.
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valley County Health System
Ord, NE
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation. Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict roll-call rotations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- 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.
Team Member
Colony Barr And Grill
Loup City, NE.
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
Humana Register Nurse Case Manager
C&S Staffing
, TX
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
Family Support Worker
Family Skill Building Services
North Platte, NE.
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters
- Increased youth participation in pro-social activities by 50% through collaboration with therapist assistants and community resources
Director of Nursing
Plum Creek Care Center
Lexington, NE.
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Evaluated work performance of 13 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Recruited and developed over 10 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Contract Field Register Nurse Reviewer
Chart Pros
Plymouth Meeting, PA
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Identified hypertension and diabetic conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Register Triage Nurse
Howard County Community Clinic
Sr. Paul, NE.
10.2010 - 11.2010
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration, and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Register Nusre Infection Controll
Golden Living
Broken Bow, NE
04.2010 - 07.2010
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse Staff Development
Rose Lane Nursing Home
Loup City, NE
04.2006 - 09.2009
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Kearney, NE
05.1995 - 04.2006
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiac critical care units.
Education
Diploma - Medical Practice Management
Ultimate Medical Academy -
Tampa FL12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNMC- Kearney Division
Kearney05.1995
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Oversight
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Procedure Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Community Program Referrals
- Test Interpretations
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Delegation and Motivation
- Microsoft Office
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- First Aid
- Preventive health
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valley County Health System
07.2021 - 01.2022
Humana Register Nurse Case Manager
C&S Staffing
08.2018 - 01.2019
Team Member
Colony Barr And Grill
01.2018 - 06.2019
Family Support Worker
Family Skill Building Services
12.2017 - 05.2018
Director of Nursing
Plum Creek Care Center
02.2015 - 09.2017
Contract Field Register Nurse Reviewer
Chart Pros
01.2014 - 04.2014
Register Triage Nurse
Howard County Community Clinic
10.2010 - 11.2010
Register Nusre Infection Controll
Golden Living
04.2010 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse Staff Development
Rose Lane Nursing Home
04.2006 - 09.2009
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
05.1995 - 04.2006
Diploma - Medical Practice Management
Ultimate Medical Academy -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNMC- Kearney Division