Catherine Caines
Evergreen,NC
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in in-home patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
SCION Home Care
Raleigh, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Instructed patients and their families on disease process, medications, treatments and self-care techniques.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services using electronic medical record systems.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by a physician per agency policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the course of illness or disability.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patient safety or life threatening events.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound and ostomy management, ventilator support, medication administration, laboratory specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored compliance with infection control protocols.
- Conducted assessments of physical condition; observed changes in patients' health status; reported to physicians regarding patient's condition.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
Home Health LPN
CenterWell
Lumberton, NC
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications and self-care management techniques.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to clients and families experiencing grief associated with terminal illness diagnosis.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Encouraged family involvement in teaching sessions related to their loved one's illness process, safety concerns and appropriate interventions.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Plasma Nurse
Grifols Biomat USA
Scranton, PA
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications and self-care management techniques.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes following agency policies and procedures.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Participated in weekly case conferences with an interdisciplinary team to discuss client progress and concerns.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Private Duty Nurse
Self Employed
Binghamton, NY
03.2006 - 06.2021
- Assessed psychosocial needs of patients and families related to their illness or injury and provided support accordingly.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Instructed families on proper nutrition for children with special dietary needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing intervention plans and made adjustments as necessary.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and documented all interventions in patient records.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Developed teaching plans that addressed the developmental needs of each child based on age-appropriate milestones.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for the patient by following infection control protocols.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Ensured appropriate follow up visits were scheduled for continuity of care.
- Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients in the home setting according to physician orders.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Provided emotional support for children coping with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
- Organized activities designed to promote socialization skills among pediatric patients.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
Education
PRACTICAL NURSING - LPN
BROOME/TIOGA BOCES
Binghamton, NY05-2005
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Pediatric Care
- Family Support
- Catheter Care
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Diabetes Management
- Seizure Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Home Health Services
- NC Driver's License
- Nutritional Counseling
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Adherence
- Physician Collaboration
- Patient Assessments
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
SCION Home Care
01.2024 - Current
Home Health LPN
CenterWell
09.2023 - 01.2024
Plasma Nurse
Grifols Biomat USA
03.2020 - 06.2023
Private Duty Nurse
Self Employed
03.2006 - 06.2021
PRACTICAL NURSING - LPN
BROOME/TIOGA BOCES
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