Nancy Kennedy

Completed face-to-face assessments used in determining eligibility for benefits of the clients Long Term Care Policies.

Interviews included performing cognitive assessments, blood pressure, height/weight, and evaluating clients Activity of Daily Living.

Worked independently in scheduling assessments.

Required to meet set deadlines of completed assessments.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.