Dependable and skilled Registered Nurse bringing proven clinical abilities, knowledge, and judgment. Delivers quality, cost-effective care with deep compassion and good understanding of nursing process. Expertly handles all facets of treatment delivery for patients. Versed in EMR charting, infection prevention, and Joint Commission Standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vital Caring Group Home Health
09.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Eversana - Infusion Company
06.2023 - 06.2024
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Administered IV medication through peripherally inserted venous catheter to support treatment for lung treatment and monitored responses
REGISTERED NURSE
Thibodaux Regional Health Systems
08.2020 - 09.2023
Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes
Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs
Identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports
Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort
Trained, guided, and managed new staff on nursing procedures
Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families
Met with nursing staff and management to plan shift services
Delivered top-notch care and implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
Kept accurate and complete records for each
Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients
Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs
Administered prescribed medications and monitored
Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms, and restocking supplies
Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT-BILLING/CODING
Southern Heart Clinic/West Bank Cardiology
03.2015 - 08.2019
Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures, and vital signs monitoring
Greeted patients warmly and assisted Physician in preparing patients for exams and procedures by assessing vital signs and recording medical histories
Supported front office billing, scheduling, and patient check-ins
Performed gamut of tasks, including maintaining files, verifying insurance claims on behalf of patients, and scanning documents
Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort.
Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
Electronic Medical Record Specialist at Denson Home Health, Inc- Vital Caring GroupElectronic Medical Record Specialist at Denson Home Health, Inc- Vital Caring Group
Care Transition Coordinator at Kare In Home Hospice / Vital Caring Group HospiceCare Transition Coordinator at Kare In Home Hospice / Vital Caring Group Hospice