BLOSSOM MAU
HONOLULU,HI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
State Of Hawaii Department Of Health
HONOLULU , HI
2002.07 - 2022.12
- Ensure Developmental Disabled and Intellectually Disabled clients live in the community instead of being institutionalized.
- Indirect medial care: assessment and evaluation of clients in medical crisis whether living in an Adult Care Home, Foster Home, Domiciliary Home, Family Home, Nursing Facility or admitted in hospital.
- Procurement of services to assure clients are able to live in their home. Day Programs, Medical Equipment, assistance in the home, training of caregivers and family regarding proper use of medical equipment, consultation and monitoring medical concerns and needs
- Consultation with doctors, therapist, hospital staff , agencies, family members, guardians and caregiver.
- Educated family, caregivers and client on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Review of clients' annual PE, Adverse Reports, Hospital Summaries, Death Reviews, Immunization Records
- Assist in procuring Medicaid Insurance and consulting with Insurance Providers
- Part of Eligibility Review team. Working with case managers to ensure clients remain eligible or need to be transferred to Skilled Nursing Facility
- Review and update Annual Care Plans.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition with case managers and doctors.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
Care Coordinator
State Of Hawaii Department Of Health
Honolulu , HI
2000.02 - 2002.06
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Maintained accurate client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult health issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Assessed safety risks associated with living environments or activities of daily living.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing, transportation, employment opportunities.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Educated clients on available resources and services within their communities.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Provided case management services to ensure the delivery of quality care.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Attended meetings with families and other members of the interdisciplinary team to discuss patient progress and plan for future interventions.
- Worked with Family Court and CWS
- Actively participated in staff meetings discussing best practices in patient care coordination.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained communication between the family and caregiver and other involved parties regarding the patient's condition.
- Coordinated with other health professionals to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
- Developed individualized service plans based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
RN
State of Hawaii Public Safety
Honolulu , HI
1993.03 - 1999.11
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Clinic, Medical and Psychiatric unit, Hepatitis education and vaccination administration to staff and clients
RN-CCU
Straub Clinic & Hospital
Honolulu , HI
1991.10 - 1992.09
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including delegating tasks to other staff members.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed invasive procedures such as arterial line insertion and central line management.
- Initiated rapid response protocols in emergent situations.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills when managing high acuity workloads.
- Supported staff development through preceptorship of new nurses or students.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Led bedside shift report at change of shifts ensuring continuity of care between caregivers.
- Ensured ethical standards were met by adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, plan of care, interventions, and responses to treatment in the EMR system.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to post-surgical and critically ill patients in a Cardiac ICU setting.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic tests or therapeutic procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid balance, laboratory values, and cardiac rhythms.
- Administered medications, intravenous therapies, and other medical interventions according to physician orders.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored arterial lines in accordance with protocols.
- Coordinated transfer of critically ill patients from Burn ICU to other units or facilities.
- Performed wound dressing changes on burn patients as needed.
RN- ER ICU CCU Tele MS Hemo
Kuakini Medical Center
Honolulu , HI
1983.06 - 1991.10
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in [Type] setting by coaching and supporting.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Coordinated transfer of critically ill or injured patients between departments.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and blood draws.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by initiating appropriate resuscitative measures.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assisted with patient care, including vital signs, medication administration and wound care.
- Provided guidance to junior nurses on best practices in emergency nursing.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving acute renal failure or other complications.
- Provided patient education on diet, medications and lifestyle changes related to chronic kidney disease.
- Performed troubleshooting of dialysis machines and other equipment used during treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid balance, electrolyte levels and blood pressure during treatment sessions.
- Instructed patients on self-care methods following discharge from dialysis unit.
- Tracked lab values before, during and after treatments to ensure accuracy of results.
- Ordered supplies necessary for hemodialysis treatments in a timely manner.
- Administered prescribed medications intravenously as needed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while performing hemodialysis treatments.
- Responded to diverse emergency situations with quick and knowledgeable support to address injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted daily rounds throughout the dialysis unit to assess patient condition and comfort level.
- Assessed patients' renal function, vascular access sites and overall health status prior to hemodialysis treatments.
- Collaborated with nephrologists regarding patient care plans and outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, social workers and other members of the healthcare team.
- Consulted with patients, collected histories and vitals, ordered labs and interpreted test results.
- Managed catheters for long-term hemodialysis patients.
- Assisted with training new staff members on proper techniques for administering hemodialysis treatments.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Initiated appropriate action during code blue situations.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Administered intravenous fluids, medications and other therapies as ordered by physician.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored arterial lines in accordance with protocols.
- Monitored, evaluated, and documented patient progress and responses to treatments.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI1993-12
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI1983-05
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI1976-12
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Case Management
- RN Case Management
- Patient Care and Education
- Disease Management
- Community Resource Referrals
- Referral Generation
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Care Planning
- Patient Counseling
- Nursing Consultation
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Vitals Monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Routine Examinations
- Medication and IV Administration
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Intake and Discharge
- First Aid
- ICD-10
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Care
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Catheter Monitoring
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diet and Nutrition
- Diabetes Management
Timeline
RN Case Manager
State Of Hawaii Department Of Health
2002.07 - 2022.12
Care Coordinator
State Of Hawaii Department Of Health
2000.02 - 2002.06
RN
State of Hawaii Public Safety
1993.03 - 1999.11
RN-CCU
Straub Clinic & Hospital
1991.10 - 1992.09
RN- ER ICU CCU Tele MS Hemo
Kuakini Medical Center
1983.06 - 1991.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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