Bobina J Johns
Garland
Summary
Accommodating Hospice Nurse who takes good care of patients to facilitate recovery and discharge. Monitors patient condition and interprets symptoms to provide treatment. Caring individual consistently follows safety and health protocols and collaborates well with other members of medical team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Triage & On Call Hospice Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
Dallas
08.2023 - Current
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Providing advice & compassionate support over the phone
- Collaborating on terminally ill patients care with Medical Directors, DON, case Managers, social workers, Chaplains & Nursing assistants
- Preparing & adjusting POC as needed
- Visiting pts as needed to monitor Change in conditions & physical comfort levels.
- Attending after hours emergency admissions, deaths & discharges as needed.
- Performing Prescribed treatments & administering pain management & other comfort medications.
- Education of patients, caregivers & family members on their healthcare.
Director of Nursing
Alpha Hospice Plus Inc
Garland
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Led nursing staff to provide high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated training programs for nursing staff to ensure compliance with best practices.
- Oversaw patient care assessments, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and treatment plans.
- Evaluated performance of nursing staff, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
RUG Certified RN Case Manager II
Superior Health Plan, Centene Corporations
Dallas
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Medical Necessity Level of Care Assessment (MNLOC) - Assessment of member's current health status, Resource Utilization, past & present treatment plan & services, prognosis, short- & long-term goals, treatment and provider options.
- Development of POC based upon the assessment with specific objectives, goals & interventions to meet the needs of the members to provide better outcomes.
- Care coordination between PCP, specialists, medical providers, & other teams.
- DME assessment & coordination - Facilitate member access to community-based services like (Personal Attendant Services, RESPITE Care, Home Delivered Meals, SN Services, Hospice Care, Protective Supervision, ALF placement, Transition assistance services, Housing, Dental waiver services, Emergency Response Services, Therapies etc) - Member advocacy.
- Providing member & provider education; Make appropriate referrals to community-based organizations, medical care & other services to support the member's overall care management plan.
Home Health & Hospice Nurse
North Texas Best Home Health & Divine Roses Hospice Care
Dallas
10.2017 - 07.2023
- Works as Home Health & Hospice Nurse.
- Admission, Recertification & Discharge planning.
- Assess & chart observation of patient condition at each home visit.
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medications & Vital signs - Administer physician prescribed medications.
- Performs wound dressing & assess the healing process.
- Patient & Family education on proper home health procedures & strategies.
- Report Change in condition of patient to the physician.
- Coordinate patients POC with other members of the health care team.
- Coordinate DME items that may improve the quality of life for the patients.
- Keep the patient comfortable through Palliative care.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary team meeting to discuss the status of the hospice patients.
- Declaration of patient death at home & death care.
REGISTERED NURSE
Parkland Hospital
Dallas
06.2008 - 01.2020
- Bedside nursing - Utilized Nursing process to Assess, Diagnose, Implement & Evaluate patient progress.
- Medication administration including special drips.
- Handled emergencies including participation in code blue scenarios.
- Maintained good nurse patient rapport.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic & therapeutic procedure.
- Assisted physicians with diagnosed & therapeutic procedures.
- Death care - Patient & family education.
- Performed Charge nurse responsibilities & Preceptor role.
- Conducted in-services for other staff members including RNs, LVNs & CNAs.
- Collaborated patient care with other members of the health care team.
Home care nurse & QA Nurse
Padez Home Health
Dallas
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Admission, Recertification & Discharge planning.
- Assess & chart observation of patient condition at each home visit.
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medications & Vital signs - Administer physician prescribed medications.
- Performs wound dressing & assess the healing process.
- Patient & Family education on proper home health procedures & strategies.
- Report Change in condition of patient with the physician.
- Coordinate patients POC with other members of the health care team.
- Coordinate DME items that may improve the quality of life for the patients.
- Audited patient's Charts to improve compliance with Medicare.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
HKES COLLEGE OF NURSING
Gulbarga, Karnataka, India12.2002
Pre-Degree - Biology
CMS COLLEGE
Kottayam, Kerala, India06.1998
St. JOSEPH'S CONVENT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL -
St. JOSEPH'S CONVENT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Kottayam, Kerala, India06.1996
Skills
- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
- Texas license
- Computing skills - MS Word
- Computing skills - Excel
- Computing skills - Power Point
- RUG Certification
Accomplishments
- Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in acute patient care, staff development, and family advocacy.
- Exceptional capacity to multitask; manage numerous, often-competing priorities with ease while fostering the provision of superior patient care.
- Administrative and referral experience including admissions, assessment, treatment, referral, and education for a wide range of patients.
- Widely recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate.
- Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Malayalam, Native
- Hindi, Fluent
References
- Amina Sultan, RN/ DON, North Texas Best Home Health, 214-326-7608
- Monica Newman, RN, MSN, Parkland Health & Hospital (Prior Unit Manager), 580-647-4946
Middle Initial
B J
Proficiencies And Skills
- Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing
- Medical Surgical, Home Health & Hospice Nursing
- Case Management
- RUG Certification
- Mental Health First Aider Certification
- Administration of medications
- BLS
- Care plan creation and administration
- Patient/Family education
- Excellent patient-family rapport & Great team player
- Home Health nursing, QA, Hospice Nursing
- Worked with Kinnser software, Cratel, & EPIC
- Patient Advocate
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Alpha Hospice Plus Inc
11.2024 - 08.2025
Triage & On Call Hospice Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
08.2023 - Current
RUG Certified RN Case Manager II
Superior Health Plan, Centene Corporations
01.2020 - 07.2023
Home Health & Hospice Nurse
North Texas Best Home Health & Divine Roses Hospice Care
10.2017 - 07.2023
Home care nurse & QA Nurse
Padez Home Health
03.2017 - 09.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Parkland Hospital
06.2008 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
HKES COLLEGE OF NURSING
Pre-Degree - Biology
CMS COLLEGE
St. JOSEPH'S CONVENT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL -
St. JOSEPH'S CONVENT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
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