Claire Rose
East Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient, inpatient, home care, and public health settings. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Missionary
Lutheran Brethren International Mission
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Built relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
- Established trust within the community through regular engagement and consistent support.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Improved health outcomes for community members by providing basic medical care and promoting preventive measures.
- Collaborated with other religious organizations and agencies.
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Harmony Home Health Care
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored vital signs, assessed pain levels, and adjusted care plans as needed to optimize patient comfort and safety.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies for optimal health management of patient.
- Monitored patient reactions during and after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Fostered strong relationships with client and family to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth, and development to construct treatment plan.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
Registered Nurse
Summit Medical Group, Plastic Surgery Deparment
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on pre- and post-procedure patient care instructions.
- Assisted physician with sterile in office minor procedures including excision of various lesions and complex closure of Mohs procedure.
- Managed patients recovering from in office and outpatient surgical procedures.
- Triaged and answered patient phone calls.
- Prepared physician packets with patient information for physician use in operating room.
- Electronically entered patient pharmaceutical prescriptions as ordered by physician.
- Performed and documented care for patients at nurse visit appointments, which included suture removal and appropriate wound care by selecting suitable dressing and provided care to surgical sites.
Registered Nurse / Breast Nurse Navigator
Summit Medical Group, Breast Care Center
03.2012 - 09.2016
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Facilitated timely access to care by coordinating appointments, tests, and procedures for patients across various healthcare systems.
- Synchronized care with multidisciplinary team to promote timely follow-up of treatment and supportive care recommendations.
- Compiled data and tracked outcomes to formulate recommendations for process improvement.
- Supported patients during transitions between healthcare settings by providing information, resources, and emotional support.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences in treatment decisions, ensuring their voices were heard throughout the process.
Nurse Educator
Atlantic Health, OMS Center for Health & Wellness
08.2009 - 03.2012
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Educated healthcare employees on numerous wellness topics.
- Fostered culture of lifelong learning among employees through ongoing support and encouragement.
- Created, implemented, coordinated and evaluated programs to encourage employees to complete their annual mammogram.
- Marketed and promoted mammography programs for employees.
- Counseled employees in tobacco cessation, created treatment plans and provided nicotine replacement therapy recommendations.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both employees and colleagues, reflecting commitment to excellence in teaching.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Oncology - Hematology
Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center
09.2004 - 03.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications, including chemotherapy, and blood products, safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Documented assessments, treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Provided support for patients and their families during difficult medical decisions and end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team, patient, and loved ones.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical hematology-oncology unit, providing direct care for an average of 7 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing student during their externship, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Certificate of Theological Studies - Mission
Lutheran Brethren Seminary
Fergus Falls, MN04.2021
Pre Wound Care Certification - Wound And Skin Management
WebWOC
Minneapolis, MN2016
Master of Public Health - International Community Health
New York University
New York, NY05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Messiah College
Grantham, PA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Chatham High School
Chatham, NJ06.2000
Skills
- Cultural Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Licensed RN
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Removing sutures
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, various states - 2004 - present
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 2004 - 2022; 2024
Languages
French
Limited Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Missionary
Lutheran Brethren International Mission
07.2021 - 07.2024
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Harmony Home Health Care
05.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Summit Medical Group, Plastic Surgery Deparment
09.2016 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse / Breast Nurse Navigator
Summit Medical Group, Breast Care Center
03.2012 - 09.2016
Nurse Educator
Atlantic Health, OMS Center for Health & Wellness
08.2009 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Oncology - Hematology
Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center
09.2004 - 03.2012
- Licensed Registered Nurse, various states - 2004 - present
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 2004 - 2022; 2024
Certificate of Theological Studies - Mission
Lutheran Brethren Seminary
Pre Wound Care Certification - Wound And Skin Management
WebWOC
Master of Public Health - International Community Health
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Messiah College
High School Diploma -
Chatham High School
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