Deborah Gaspard
Harrison,AR
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 34 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Home Health and Personal Care specialty.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager HH, RN Supervisor of Personal Care
Boone County Home Health and Personal Care
04.2004 - 05.2013
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
RN for Dr Chapman
Cornerstone Clinic
09.2001 - 04.2003
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN in ICU Then Went to the Home Health Dept.
NARMC
06.1992 - 04.1999
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
LPN Charge Nurse and Patient Care Nurse
Gainesville Health Center
07.1985 - 06.1992
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
LPN Float Nurse
BRMC Mtn Home
06.1981 - 06.1990
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
Nurse Aide
Baxter Nursing Home
06.1979 - 06.1980
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Cashier, Worked the Meat Dept, Ordering, Stocking
Town and Country Grocery
03.1977 - 06.1979
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Assembly Line Worker T and N
Baxter Laboratories
05.1975 - 03.1977
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
Office Assistant
Saltzman Guenthner Clinic
06.1974 - 05.1975
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mtn Home High School Career Academics
Mountain Home, AR05.1974
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Medication Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Home care
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Goal Setting
- Case Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Palliative Care
- Medication Management
- Discharge Planning
- Care Coordination
- HIPAA Compliance
Hobbies: Love to sew, quilt, Craft work, Gardening and taking care of animals
Enjoy being outside with nature.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Case Manager HH, RN Supervisor of Personal Care
Boone County Home Health and Personal Care
04.2004 - 05.2013
RN for Dr Chapman
Cornerstone Clinic
09.2001 - 04.2003
RN in ICU Then Went to the Home Health Dept.
NARMC
06.1992 - 04.1999
LPN Charge Nurse and Patient Care Nurse
Gainesville Health Center
07.1985 - 06.1992
LPN Float Nurse
BRMC Mtn Home
06.1981 - 06.1990
Nurse Aide
Baxter Nursing Home
06.1979 - 06.1980
Cashier, Worked the Meat Dept, Ordering, Stocking
Town and Country Grocery
03.1977 - 06.1979
Assembly Line Worker T and N
Baxter Laboratories
05.1975 - 03.1977
Office Assistant
Saltzman Guenthner Clinic
06.1974 - 05.1975
High School Diploma -
Mtn Home High School Career Academics
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