Denise Fusco, RN
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced Home Health Nurse with 15+ years background in providing high-quality patient care in home settings. Proficient with OASIS documentation. Strengths include effective communication, critical thinking, and ability to adapt to different situations. Proven history of enhancing patient comfort while adhering to strict medical protocols and maintaining patient confidentiality. Instrumental in improving health outcomes through skilled nursing interventions and compassionate care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Field Nurse
Baptist Home Health Care by Bayada
Jacksonville , FL
2024.07 - 2025.07
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse, Field Case Manager
Allegiant Home Care
Jacksonville, FL
2023.12 - 2024.05
- Case manager
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse, Field Case Manager
Baptist Home Health Care by Bayada
Jacksonville, FL
2021.03 - 2023.11
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
Registered Nurse, Field Case Manager
Baptist Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
2018.06 - 2021.03
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Registered Nurse, Field RN
Atkinson’s Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
2015.06 - 2018.04
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse, Field RN
Doctors Choice Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
2013.09 - 2015.09
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Registered Nurse, Field RN
CareSouth Home Health
2010.09 - 2013.09
- Establish/Implement plan of care; prioritize patients needs
- Initiate Telehealth on high risk patients to prevent re-hospitalization
- Extensive education on Disease processes to promote healthier life style choices
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYSkills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Coordination
- Telehealth implementation
- Medication management
- IV drug therapy management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Field Nurse
Baptist Home Health Care by Bayada
2024.07 - 2025.07
Registered Nurse, Field Case Manager
Allegiant Home Care
2023.12 - 2024.05
Registered Nurse, Field Case Manager
Baptist Home Health Care by Bayada
2021.03 - 2023.11
Registered Nurse, Field Case Manager
Baptist Home Health
2018.06 - 2021.03
Registered Nurse, Field RN
Atkinson’s Home Health
2015.06 - 2018.04
Registered Nurse, Field RN
Doctors Choice Home Health
2013.09 - 2015.09
Registered Nurse, Field RN
CareSouth Home Health
2010.09 - 2013.09
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Orange County Community College