Utilize my skill and experience to evaluate, analyze, and render informed opinions on the delivery of health care and the resulting outcomes. Serve as collaborator and strategist, offering support in medically-related litigation and other medical-legal matters.
Twenty five + years of clinical and leadership nursing experience in the varied settings with an emphasis acute cardiac, respiratory, renal, general surgery, acute care; experience as a staff nurse, charge nurse and nursing supervisor.
Comprehensive background in standards of care, policies, procedures and total quality improvement.
Sound writing, care plan construction,and communications skills.
Professional, motivated and self-directed.
Accomplished National Certification as a Rehabilitation Registered Nurse five]+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients in multi-discipline acute rehab setting.
Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care.
Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling.
Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Home Instead SeniorCare
Warwick, RI
01.2019 - 11.2021
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients in home care settings.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Trained nursing assistants in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented COVID-19 infection control protocols in home care settings.
Conducted quality of care audits.
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Pop Health Care
Warwick, RI
06.2017 - 12.2020
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with complex medical co-morbidities , heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Update patient medication lists and provided teaching regarding medication purpose, potential side effects & information to report to providers.
Staff Nursing Supervisor
Heatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Newport, RI
02.2013 - 04.2017
Supervised three to five registered nurses, three to five licensed practical nurses and nine- twelve certified nursing assistants at any given time in 114 bed short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, dementia and behavioral health setting.
Provided support to staff and administered direct patient care to above described patients as needed.
Provided direction and supervision to all staff and provided intervention when required; ensured quality and appropriate care delivery.
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Inpatient Rehabilitation Center
Newport Hospital, Newport, RI
10.2005 - 07.2011
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Maintained comprehensive individual patient care plans, utilizing evidenced-based practice and quality standards of care.
Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
STAFF NURSE
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
05.2002 - 08.2005
* Staff Nurse May 2002- July 2004
*Charge Nurse August 2004-August 2005
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Started and maintained IVs, carried out blood draws.
Provided ongoing observation, assessment and interventions to manage patients overall changing condition.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Updated and revised RN staff assignments to balance care and optimize patient safety.
Delegated care tasks to CNAs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - General Nursing Studies
Community College of RI
Warwick, RI
06.1996
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, and many other computer programs
HIPAA Compliance
Diabetes Management
Palliative Care
Quality Improvement
ACLS
Medical Assessment
Lab Result Interpretation
Chart Updating
Nursing Staff Leadership
Care Planning
Wound Care
Employee Evaluation
IV Setup
Patient Care
Performing EKGs
Medication and IV Administration
Intravenous Therapy
Home Health Care
Emergency Procedures
Family Education
Patient Education and Counseling
Tracheostomy Care
Hospice Care
Cardiac Care
Team Coordination
Certification
Registered Nurse in State of Rhode Island license # RN34349
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Home Instead SeniorCare
01.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Pop Health Care
06.2017 - 12.2020
Staff Nursing Supervisor
Heatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2013 - 04.2017
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Inpatient Rehabilitation Center
10.2005 - 07.2011
STAFF NURSE
The Miriam Hospital
05.2002 - 08.2005
Associate Degree in Nursing - General Nursing Studies