Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Operations
Hospice HomeCare
06.2024 - Current
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and mutual support among team members.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by conducting regular audits and implementing necessary changes to optimize performance.
Enhanced patient care quality by developing and implementing streamlined clinical processes.
Coached nursing employees and supported positive behavior and interactions with patients and colleagues.
RN Case Manager
Elite Hospice
01.2024 - 06.2024
Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Registered Nurse
Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute
02.2022 - 12.2024
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
CHI St Vincent
06.2020 - 02.2022
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
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