Beth Hyzak
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Registered nurse with hospice and home health experience dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse
AHN Healthcare at Home
11.2023 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs to continually adapt care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with bereavement specialists to provide ongoing grief support for families after the loss of their loved ones.
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals to expedite referrals and streamline admission processes for hospice candidates.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to remain current on best practices in palliative care delivery methods and regulatory guidelines.
- Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and addressing individual needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home-based or facility settings while maintaining continuity of care throughout the hospice journey.
Hospice Case Manager
St. Luke’s Hospice
11.2018 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, and medications administered.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Care Manager
Horizon NJ Health
04.2013 - 11.2019
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to assess and manage risk, evaluating patient care.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- 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.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Home Health Field Nurse
Liberty Healthcare Services
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse supervisor.
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Jersey City, NJ06.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ05.2010
Skills
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Health Information Access
- Electronic Charting
- Family and Patient Support
- Visiting Patient Homes
- Training and Teaching
- Team Collaborating
- Admitting Processes
Timeline
Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse
AHN Healthcare at Home
11.2023 - Current
Hospice Case Manager
St. Luke’s Hospice
11.2018 - 09.2023
Care Manager
Horizon NJ Health
04.2013 - 11.2019
Home Health Field Nurse
Liberty Healthcare Services
07.2011 - 10.2013
Diploma - Nursing
Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hudson County Community College
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