- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
DEBBIE NORMAN
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Previous graduate work in nursing. Completed BSN.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to excel in coordinating home health services. Known for effective team collaboration and achieving results. Strong in patient care management, scheduling, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring quality care in dynamic environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Coordinator/Staff Registered Nurse (Mental Health Ward & Medical Wards)
Veterans Administration Medical Center
10.2005 - Current
- Contact community agencies to coordinate Home Care Services and manage case loads
- Interview and implemented treatment plans for patients with a broad range of mental health issues
- Responded to numerous violent outbreaks while maintaining calmness and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff on ward
- Intervened and assisted in multiple rapid response calls on ward
- Provide exceptional patient care; administering IV's, supervising licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants
- Provide various clinical procedures; dressing changes and NGT insertion
- Process new patient admissions and discharges
- Provide preoperative and postoperative care for patients
- Charge nurse duties includes keeping account of patient population
Probation Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
02.2002 - 06.2005
- Supervised daily care and custody of juveniles
- File court motions
- Provided interventional crisis counseling for at risk juveniles
Clinical Care Partner
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
06.2001 - 11.2001
- Provided personal care to patients
- Assisted the RN's perform clinical procedures; wound care, etc
Education
BS - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA06.2016
Associates of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA06.2005
BA - Sociology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.1996
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Dementia care
- Catheter care
- End-of-life care
- Current enrollment in Nurse Refreshment
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
Certification
- Certification in Medical Surgical Nursing
- Pursuing Case Management and Mental Health Certifications
Degree
BSN
Organizations
- Active member of Sigma Theta Tau
- Active participant on Risk Management and Flu Vaccine Committees
- Volunteer of Our Lady of Grace
Interests
Timeline
Home Health Coordinator/Staff Registered Nurse (Mental Health Ward & Medical Wards)
Veterans Administration Medical Center
10.2005 - Current
Probation Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
02.2002 - 06.2005
Clinical Care Partner
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
06.2001 - 11.2001
Associates of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
BA - Sociology
University of North Texas
BS - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
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