Daphyne Powell RN

Manage caseload of 16-18 pts, overseeing comprehensive care for terminally ill patients in hospice setting.

• Enhanced team efficiency through consistent documentation practices that ensured accurate record-keeping for clinical review meetings.
• Educated patients and families on disease progression and available resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and informed decisionmaking.

• Implemented substance abuse prevention programs aimed at reducing risk factors within the workforce population.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of wellness initiatives using key performance indicators, adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Responded promptly to workplace incidents, providing immediate care and coordinating appropriate follow-up treatment when necessary.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans that addressed both physical and mental well-being of employees.
• Developed targeted interventions for high-risk populations within the company, such as employees with chronic conditions or those in physically demanding roles.
• Maintained accurate records of employee health data, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
• Assisted in planning annual health fairs to increase awareness of available resources and promote overall wellness among employees.
• Supported employees in maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations through regular trainings and educational materials.
• Reduced workplace injuries by providing ongoing training on proper lifting techniques and ergonomics.

• onboarding process for 500 employees.
• Provided diverse health services to employees, including immunizations, physical exams, drug screenings, and COVID tests.

• Maintained responsibility for coordinating and monitoring up to 30 active cases.
• Provided timely updates on progress and conclusions to relevant entities.
• Maintained hospital costs through review of options and standards of care
• Exhibited strong autonomy in managing workload.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate medical necessity for admissions.
• Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
• Supervised and maintained all utilization review documentation through Interqual.
• Submitted cases to Medical Director for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.

• Facilitated urgent care services for 80-100 patients daily, addressing primary care needs across all age groups.
• Delivered clear explanations of health-related issues and outcomes.
• Coordinated charts, ensured completion of insurance forms and facilitated prescription verifications.
• Held a part-time position from 2013 to 2017.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better outcomes
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Hired and onboarded new staff.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget management.

• Instructed new nursing personnel in practices, protocols, and procedure compliance.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Led daily shift briefings to update staff on patient care changes.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

• Conducted regular audits of inventory levels for surgical equipment.
• Provided assistance to surgeons in executing procedures such as C-sections and hysterectomies.
• Guided personnel through procedures required for scrubbing and circulating within the operating room
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
• Maintained efficient surgery schedule by monitoring daily activities and resolving potential conflicts.