Debbie CLAROS

• Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
• Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
• Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
• Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.

• Travel positions at Glenwood Home Health in Monroe, La; Baton Rouge General Home Health and Egan Ochsner Home Health.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

• Admitted, recertified and discharged live patient's when appropriate, attended to patient deaths
• Responsible for all the patient's care, including the plan of care, ordering meds, filling pill boxes, monitoring narcotics and wasting when appropriate, ordering supplies, wound care, emotional support for the patient and family
• Continual education for patient when appropriate and family regarding symptom management, disease process and stages of decline
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Attended bi-weekly IDG meetings and coordinating with all disciplines involved in the patient's care
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
• Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

As a case manager admitted, recertified and discharged live patient's when appropriate, attended and coordinated patient deaths

• Responsible for all the patient's care, including the plan of care, ordering meds, filling pill boxes, monitoring narcotics and wasting when appropriate, ordering supplies and wound care
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved quality of life
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Continual education for patient when appropriate and family regarding symptom management, disease process and stages of decline
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

• Responsible for care from admission to discharge
• Promoted a safe living environment for patients by conducting thorough home safety evaluations and recommending necessary modifications or equipment upgrades.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient risks, establish baseline health status, and determine appropriate intervention strategies.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and advocating for their needs.
• Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
• Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.

• Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
• Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
• Mentored new RNs entering the field of home health case management fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
• Facilitated timely referrals to specialists or other healthcare professionals when necessary to address patient needs effectively.
• Prevented complications from chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart failure through targeted patient education initiatives tailored to individual needs.
• Served as an expert resource for families by providing guidance on disease management techniques, self-care strategies, and available community resources.
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Prevented complications from chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart failure through targeted patient education initiatives tailored to individual needs.
• Empowered patients and their families to take an active role in care decisions, fostering a sense of self-efficacy and improving long-term health outcomes.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

• Worked on the 6th floor, a med-surg unit that primarily cared for post-op and general med-surg patients, as well as overflow from other floors
• The unit eventually combined with the oncology unit and that became the majority patient population I cared for
• We would have 5-7 patients per day, admit, discharge, and receive patients from recovery after surgery
• The job would often entail floating to other units such as the orthopedic floor and cardiac unit
• Specific specialties involved caring for patients following TURP procedures, open abdominal surgeries, peg tube and GJ placements, post-op amputees and various wound care
• PICC line and central line care, accessing and de-accessing ports
• Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
• Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
• Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.

• Travel PRN nursing with Parallon led to a permanent job offer from Tulane after floating for three months
• Job description includes complete care for five to six patients daily, often with many admissions and discharges
• In addition, all phlebotomy services (apart from patients requiring the vascular access team), charting on Meditech and coordination with all disciplines
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.

• Experience at OLL consisted of two in home contracts that were three months each
• Contract employees are part of the float pool; therefore, time spent there was split among all med-surg floors
• Primary care consisted of patients on the Cardiac floor
• Daily tasks involved care for five to six patients with multiple discharges and admits
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.

• Worked on the 6th floor which consisted of pre and post cardiothoracic surgical patients, congenital end stage renal, which entailed pre and post-op renal transplants, diabetics (primarily type 1), sleep studies, 24 hour EEG monitoring and all pediatric rehabilitation patients from spinal injuries to neurological dysfunctions and autoimmune disorders resulting in full body attacks
• Many patients that I cared for had tracheostomies, peg tubes, central lines, ports and Foley catheters
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
• Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.