Claudette Rael
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Multiple Disability Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
Glendale, Arizona
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices in a classroom setting
- Performed skilled nursing treatments and procedures: GJ Tube feeding, oral suctioning, naso/pharyngel
Home Healthcare Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2021 - Current
- Managed the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
- Provided referrals for community resources when appropriate for additional support or assistance.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Educated caregivers regarding proper administration of medications and treatments.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed changes in patient conditions that may require intervention or notification of a physician or supervisor.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
Home Healthcare Nurse
Sacred Heart Home Care
Phoenix , AZ
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
- Provided referrals for community resources when appropriate for additional support or assistance.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Communicated effectively with patients' families regarding their loved one's condition and any necessary changes in treatment plan.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Correctional Nurse
Core Civic
Eloy, Arizona
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Coordinated referrals for outside medical specialists when needed.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while providing medical treatments in a secure environment.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assisted with emergency response procedures when necessary.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare staff members to ensure continuity of care for inmates.
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice, and gastrointestinal bugs.
Home Healthcare Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2015 - 11.2020
- Managed the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
- Provided referrals for community resources when appropriate for additional support or assistance.
- Communicated effectively with patients' families regarding their loved one's condition and any necessary changes in treatment plan.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Educated caregivers regarding proper administration of medications and treatments.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Observed changes in patient conditions that may require intervention or notification of a physician or supervisor.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ12-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Rehabilitation Services
Red Deer College
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada 05-1988
Skills
- Nursing staff development
- Discharge coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct nursing care
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Home health care
- Patient management
- Catheter maintenance
- Pediatric care
- IV therapy management
- Patient education
- NG tube insertion
- Ventilator care
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Wound management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- Seizure management
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Patient rights advocacy
- Patient safety monitoring
- Patient care and education
Timeline
Multiple Disability Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Home Healthcare Nurse
Bayada Home Health
08.2021 - Current
Home Healthcare Nurse
Sacred Heart Home Care
05.2021 - 08.2021
Correctional Nurse
Core Civic
11.2020 - 03.2021
Home Healthcare Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
04.2015 - 11.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Associate of Applied Science - Rehabilitation Services
Red Deer College