Beth Gaines
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in cardiac care, including theTAVR and catheterization process. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills, enhancing patient adherence to treatment plans. Proficient in documentation and charting in EPIC, showcasing a results-driven approach to patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ohio Health Heart And Vascular
11.2022 - Current
- Case Manager for Interventional and Structural Physicians in the outpatient setting.
- Placed initial orders for procedures including cardiac catheterizations, TAVR, tilt table procedures, PFO, and watchman devices.
- Provided patient education and instructions for variety of procedures including cardiac catheterizations, TAVR, PFO procedure, and Watchman devices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to triage disease management of various cardiac conditions including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, tachycardia, bradycardia. Also triaged potential complications of cardiac catheterizations.
- Provided medication education for a variety of cardiac medications including beta blockers, heart failure medications, diuretics, and antiarrhythmic medications.
Registered Nurse
Ohio Health-Home Health Case Manager
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and needs for a variety of post hospitalization procedures and diagnosis including: TAVR, open heart, heart failure, pace maker, catheterization, heart failure, hypertension, or atrial fibrillation
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary, including medication education.
- Managed caseload of 20-30 patients and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans across the healthcare continuum.
Staff RN
Ohio Health-ICU Step Down
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions for patients with variety of needs including cardiac, pulmonary, endocrinology, and renal.
- Utilized SBAR for reporting to staff and physicians
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care as needed.
- Educated patient and family on disease process and condition for smooth transition of care to home or skill nursing facility following discharge.
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel-Case Manager Home Care
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, and daily huddles promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
Registered Nurse
Select Home Care-Case Manager
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed a caseload of diverse patients with various diagnoses while maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical records systems.
- Assessed patient needs during home visits, making recommendations for additional services or resources when necessary.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by providing ongoing education and support.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Ashland University
Skills
- Documentation and Charting in EPIC
- Strong Clinical Judgment due to working in a variety of settings including skilled, outpatient, homecare and inpatient
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Lab result interpretation
Patient Assessments
- Cardiac Care
- Knowledge of inpatient and outpatient work flow
- Physical Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to Detail
- Knowledge of inpatient and outpatient work flow
- Understanding of TAVR, PFO, Pacemaker, Heart Catheterization process, watchman and other cardiac procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ohio Health Heart And Vascular
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ohio Health-Home Health Case Manager
11.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel-Case Manager Home Care
06.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Select Home Care-Case Manager
06.2016 - 06.2019
Staff RN
Ohio Health-ICU Step Down
12.2014 - 06.2016
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Ashland University
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