Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Home Health Quality Assurance
Interim HealthCare
Palm Coast, FL
03.2022 - 07.2024
Responsible for reviewing all client records to comply with state and federal guidelines using the Citrix computer program.
Review of all physician orders in the home health setting to ensure compliance of Nursing, Physical, and Occupational therapies.
Instructed all disciplines in Oasis documentation and the importance of timely submissions.
Prepared all charts for CHAPS and Medicare audits.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
Reviewed medical records for accuracy prior to filing them into permanent storage.
Weekend Case Manager RN
Interim HealthCare
Palm Coast, FL
04.2017 - 08.2019
Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
Director of Clinical Services
Bayada Nurses
Pittston, PA
07.1997 - 09.2008
Developed and implemented clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Supervised the daily operations of assigned departments, such as nursing, medical records and laboratory services.
Monitored quality assurance initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
Provided staff education on current trends in clinical practice.
Managed budgets and resources for departments within the facility.
Implemented strategies to ensure efficient utilization of available resources while meeting organizational goals.
RN Progressive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Wilkes-Barre, PA
09.1986 - 07.1996
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.