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Doreen LaMotte

Lynn,MA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Supervisor

Eastpointe Rehab
Chelsea, MA
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Organized and facilitated 4 department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications
  • Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments
  • Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls

Home Care RN

Private Residence
Phildelphia, PA.
01.2015 - 02.2021
  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
  • Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
  • Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
  • Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
  • Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Nizhoni Health Systems
Boston, MA
02.2009 - 04.2014
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 10 by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Legal Nurse Consultant

Salem University
Salem, MA

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

Laboure College
Milton, MA
05.1974

Skills

  • Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
  • Employee Supervision
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Expenditure Authorization
  • Policy and Program Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Service Utilization Improvements
  • Employee Recruitment and Hiring
  • Immunizations

Timeline

Home Care RN

Private Residence
01.2015 - 02.2021

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Nizhoni Health Systems
02.2009 - 04.2014

RN Supervisor

Eastpointe Rehab

Some College (No Degree) - Legal Nurse Consultant

Salem University

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

Laboure College

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