Carla Hemphill
Wisner,Louisiana
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 16 years in home health, acute care, and case management. Expertise in medication administration, patient evaluation, and wound care, with a focus on clinical documentation and discharge planning. Proven ability to mentor new RNs and facilitate care transitions while enhancing safety through thorough assessments and effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Home Care TLC, Inc.
Winnsboro, Louisiana
07.2010 - Current
- Administered medications to patients according to prescribed schedules. and tracked treatment responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored patient conditions and revised care plans.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Educated clients and families on medication management and effective home care routines to enhance patient safety and compliance.
- Provided compassionate in-home nursing support for Home Care TLC clients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to changing conditions and adjusted care during home visits.
- Worked with physicians, therapists, and family caregivers to support coordinated care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Trained home care aides on nursing directions and patient support.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient visits and clinical observations in records.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and coordinated timely interventions with critical care team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS06-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Patient management
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Case management
- Home health care
- Intravenous therapy
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Wound care
- Chest pain management
- Rehabilitation support
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updates
- Documenting vitals
- EMR systems
- EHR charting
- Patient discharge
- Clinical judgment
- Time management
- Data collection
- Patient evaluation
- Patient management software
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Nursing mentorship
- Team coordination
- Patient relations
- Patient advocacy
- Nursing mentorship
- Patient evaluation
- Patient management software
- Lab result interpretation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Home Care TLC, Inc.
07.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Hinds Community College