Deborah McCullough
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Seasoned Registered Nurse with experience offering proven comprehensive clinical patient care in Hospice evaluations/admits, triage, In Patient Hospice Care, Case management, On Call. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient/family care and support. Quality focused and efficiency-driven.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 50 years of diverse experience in direct patient care,. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Hospice specialty.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Vitas Hospice
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Hope Hospice Of Fort Myers, Fla
01.2020 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN
Baptist Medical Center, Palliative Care
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN
Trinity Hospice
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN Hospice
San Antonio Hospice
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options..
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN
Interim Home Health And Hospice
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN
New Century Hospice
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Gentiva
10.2009 - 11.2014
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Rn
Lifepath Hospice
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
RN
Stafmedical/travel OR
04.2007 - 07.2007
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Intellistaff/Travelor/CVOR
11.2006 - 02.2007
RN
Valley Health Systems/Travelor/CVOR
08.2006 - 11.2006
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Northeast Baptist Hospital/ CVOR
07.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Main Methodist/ General Surgery
01.2001 - 07.2005
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Vitas Hospice
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN
Family Hospice Of San Antonio
07.1995 - 07.1999
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Personacare Subacute Rehab Hospital
01.1993 - 07.1995
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Agency Numerous SICU In/out Of Town
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Bay Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Methodist Healthcare, SICU, CVOR, General Surgery
01.1981 - 01.1990
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Bear County Hospital
01.1980 - 01.1981
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Agency In/Around San Antonio, SICU
01.1979 - 01.1980
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Tallahassee Community Hospital, ADON SICU
01.1979 - 01.1980
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
TallahasseeRegional,All ICU’s,BurnUnit,CVOR, Peds
01.1975 - 01.1979
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN
Broward General, ICU Internship, CCU
01.1973 - 01.1975
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
Davie, FL04.1973
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Broward Community College
Davie, FL05.1971
Skills
- Home Visits
- Direct Patient Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Intakes and Discharges
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emotional Support
- Patient Education
- Physical Assessment
- Call Triaging
Accomplishments
3/2018 Daisy Award
5/2018. South Texas Nurse Image Maker
Timeline
RN
Vitas Hospice
04.2023 - 09.2023
RN
Hope Hospice Of Fort Myers, Fla
01.2020 - 04.2023
RN
Baptist Medical Center, Palliative Care
04.2017 - 07.2018
RN
Trinity Hospice
10.2016 - 04.2017
RN Hospice
San Antonio Hospice
06.2016 - 10.2016
RN
Interim Home Health And Hospice
02.2016 - 06.2016
RN
New Century Hospice
11.2014 - 02.2016
RN
Gentiva
10.2009 - 11.2014
Rn
Lifepath Hospice
08.2008 - 10.2009
RN
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
08.2007 - 11.2008
RN
Stafmedical/travel OR
04.2007 - 07.2007
RN
Intellistaff/Travelor/CVOR
11.2006 - 02.2007
RN
Valley Health Systems/Travelor/CVOR
08.2006 - 11.2006
RN
Northeast Baptist Hospital/ CVOR
07.2005 - 08.2006
RN
Main Methodist/ General Surgery
01.2001 - 07.2005
RN
Vitas Hospice
07.1999 - 07.2001
RN
Family Hospice Of San Antonio
07.1995 - 07.1999
RN
Personacare Subacute Rehab Hospital
01.1993 - 07.1995
RN
Agency Numerous SICU In/out Of Town
01.1992 - 01.1993
RN
Bay Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1992
RN
Methodist Healthcare, SICU, CVOR, General Surgery
01.1981 - 01.1990
RN
Bear County Hospital
01.1980 - 01.1981
RN
Agency In/Around San Antonio, SICU
01.1979 - 01.1980
RN
Tallahassee Community Hospital, ADON SICU
01.1979 - 01.1980
RN
TallahasseeRegional,All ICU’s,BurnUnit,CVOR, Peds
01.1975 - 01.1979
RN
Broward General, ICU Internship, CCU
01.1973 - 01.1975
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Broward Community College
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