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Denise Greenwood

Thayer,KS

Summary

Enthusiastic, compassionate nursing professional with 12+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Possess superior knowledge of the nursing processes and professional standards Well versed in providing emergency treatment for injury and illness, communicating with management on professional health issues. Diversely experienced in conducting clinical assessments. Unsurpassed knowledge of symptoms and complications associated with surgery and anesthesia including initial treatment.

Experienced healthcare professional with strong background in home health care and case management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing patient needs. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and developing individualized care plans. Valued for reliability, strong work ethic, and focus on delivering tangible results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health RN Case Manager

Angels Care Home Health
10.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
  • Promoted a safe living environment for patients by conducting thorough home safety evaluations and recommending necessary modifications or equipment upgrades.
  • Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.
  • 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.
  • Streamlined communication with physicians, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt updates on patient conditions.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and advocating for their needs.
  • Collaborated with external healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions between acute care settings and home environments.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient risks, establish baseline health status, and determine appropriate intervention strategies.

NSQIP SCR

Advance Concepts and Technology International (ACT-I)
01.2019 - 10.2023
  • Identifies surgical patients for inclusion in data collection; collects preoperative, operative and postoperative data components for the NSQIP program through the effective utilization relevant electronic medical record systems
  • Coordinates data management throughout the required peri-operative period (pre-operative through 30-days postoperative)
  • Works with DOD Surgical Quality Lead and Surgeon Champion to analyze NSQIP semiannual reports and interval reports to identify and report opportunities to improve patient care
  • Works with the SCR team, Quality Analysts, Regional Surgical Quality Lead, Perioperative Leadership, Service Chiefs and support staff to improve surgical care within DOD
  • Designs, conducts and evaluates studies and problem-focused review requested by Medical Group administration which may involve sensitive, confidential or medico-legal issues
  • Participates in NSQIP Program teleconferences, and attends ACS Quality and Safety Conference
  • Maintains competency in the role of surgical clinical reviewer (SCR) by participating in ACS NSQIP ongoing education, training, monthly updates, and timely completion of periodic examinations
  • Meets data acquisition and transmission protocol requirements of the ACS programs while maintaining the structure and processes to assure efficiency and accuracy throughout the abstraction process
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Home Health Nurse

Encompass
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Conduct an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patient’s needs.
  • Provide nursing services, treatments, and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
  • Consult with the attending physician concerning alterations of Patient Care Plans.
  • Coordinate patient services and participate in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of Treatment and process change orders as needed.
  • Participate in monthly in-services and case conferences for interdisciplinary care. Discuss with the supervisor problems concerning the patients and how they may best be handled.
  • Record on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient’s condition.
  • Adhere to Federal, state and Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Circulating Nurse

Wesley Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Knowledge of a wide range of surgical procedures, medical disorders/conditions, diagnostic studies and treatments.
  • Ensured that the surgical room is sterile and safe for the patient. Working side by side with scrub tech to help maintain the sterile field in the operating room.

Director of Nursing

Ottawa Retirement Village
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Lead the nursing staff in delivering excellent care to patients and offering quality support to the medical staff
  • Ensure that each nurse on staff is properly certified and abides by the standards for care established by our organization and state and federal laws
  • Create new policies and update existing policies to help improve the level of care for each patient
  • Implement quality improvement programs designed to help us deliver the highest possible levels of service
  • Ensure that all patient care plans have the documentation necessary to provide the proper type of care

Circulating Nurse Travel Nursing

Loyal Source Government Services
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Knowledge of a wide range of surgical procedures, medical disorders/conditions, diagnostic studies and treatments.
  • Ensured that the surgical room is sterile and safe for the patient. Working side by side with scrub tech to help maintain the sterile field in the operating room.
  • Prepared the patient for the procedure and handles the preparation for the operating room before the surgery takes place. Ensured that the sterile field is not compromised during the procedure.
  • Assessed the patient’s condition before a surgical procedure and continues to evaluate the patient’s condition during the procedure and makes changes to the care plan as necessary.
  • Experience in preoperative risk factors, laboratory values, intra-operative clinical and occurrence variables, postoperative complications on patients undergoing major operations under general, spinal, or epidural anesthesia.
  • Kept the surgical area clean and organized for the scrub nurse and the physician; removes instruments and sponges as they are used during the procedure, and have the ability to operate and trouble-shoot OR surgical equipment.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to tactfully interact with diverse health professionals, physicians and patients while working with physicians to develop the care plan for the patient during the surgery.
  • Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for professional practice, effective problem solving, and decision making.
  • Extensive knowledge of AORN Standards, infection control, sterilization practices, and applicable regulations and standards.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, equipment utilized for various surgical specialties, and the use and function of surgical equipment.

Hospital Corpsman

U S Navy
01.2000 - 12.2013
  • Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan (ISAF) PRT. Worked in the capacity of a medic providing medical care to injured coalition service members and civilians.
  • Conducted casualty care, triage, primary and secondary survey of causalities, airway management, extremity trauma, chest trauma, thermal burns, blood transfusions, combat wound management, antibiotics and pain control in the combat environment, and combat fluid maintenance.
  • Conducted patient care to include airway management, surgical treatment of extremity trauma, chest, abdominal, head, neck and thermal wounds, and pain management/anesthesia delivery mechanisms, ventilator management, chest tube management, intra-cranial pressure monitoring, central line management, methods of hemorrhage control, management of compartment syndrome, and preparation of casualties for aeromedical evacuation.
  • Provided customer service support; ability to draft business correspondence. possesses leadership, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; with the ability to work independently with no supervision.
  • Demonstrated the ability to motivate and mentor students and staff through use of training with the ability to communicate information through programs and activities, both orally and in writing, to diverse students and staff.

Education

Masters of Nursing - Educator

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
01.2016

Military Transition Team Medic Course -

01.2012

Associate of Science Degree - Business Communications

Colby Community College
Colby, KS
01.1994

Skills

  • Organized & Efficient
  • Excel under pressure
  • Compassionate
  • Dedicated & Reliable
  • Patient Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Vitals & Wound Dressing
  • Emergency Response
  • Healthcare Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Proficient in Cerner
  • Proficient in Essentris
  • Proficient in Meditech
  • Proficient in Epic
  • Strong communication skills
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical assessment
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, 14-143764-041, Kansas Multi-State, 2025-04-30
  • BLS, American Heart Association, 2024-07-31

Accomplishments

  • Excellence in Nursing Award, 2015-01-01
  • Honor Roll, 2015-01-01

Professional Development

  • Associate of Science Degree in Business Communications, Colby Community College, 1994-01-01
  • Military Transition Team Medic Course, 2011-01-01 to 2012-12-31

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Timeline

Home Health RN Case Manager

Angels Care Home Health
10.2023 - Current

Home Health Nurse

Encompass
01.2020 - 01.2022

NSQIP SCR

Advance Concepts and Technology International (ACT-I)
01.2019 - 10.2023

Circulating Nurse

Wesley Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019

Director of Nursing

Ottawa Retirement Village
01.2018 - 12.2018

Circulating Nurse Travel Nursing

Loyal Source Government Services
01.2015 - 12.2018

Hospital Corpsman

U S Navy
01.2000 - 12.2013

Masters of Nursing - Educator

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Military Transition Team Medic Course -

Associate of Science Degree - Business Communications

Colby Community College

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