Dorothy Rose
Macon,Georgia
Summary
Experienced Job Title with over Number years of experience in Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Enthusiastic Job Title eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in Skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Industry.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse/ Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Fort Valley Dialysis Center
Fort Valley, GA
09.2000 - Current
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Department Name personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for Type staff.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of Number physicians, nurses and support staff.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Ordered and maintained appropriate stock of medications and supplies.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Provided care and progress reports to patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications to Number patients and monitored response to medications.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Type workshops.
- Managed emergency patients and handled patient treatment concerns.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Identified Type and Type conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
Health Department
Macon, Georgia
07.1989 - 07.1991
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
RN Case Manager
First America Home Health
Macon, GA
09.1992 - 09.1998
- 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.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Education
AD Nursing - Nursing
Macon Middle Georgia College
06.1987
Certificate - LPN
Macon Technical School
Eisenhower Parkway Macon,Georgia 09.1982
Diploma -
Northeast High School
Macon, GA06.1972
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Training and Development
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- IV Administration
- Nursing Consultation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Medical Histories
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Disease Control
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Diet and Nutrition
- Infection Control Protocols
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Operational Standards
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Admission
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Medical Records and Documentation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Emergency Situations
- Educational Programs
- Adverse Reaction Reporting
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Unit Oversight
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Disease Processes
- File and Records Monitoring
- Lab Results Reporting
- Universal Precautions
- Needs Assessment
- Answering Questions
- Alternative Treatments
- Nursing Plan Development
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Standards Administration
- Test Interpretations
- Problem Resolution
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Community Program Referrals
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Treatment Recommendations
- Work Assignments
- Routine Examinations
Experience
Worked at Medical Cener Hospital Nurse Assistance Sept 1974 thru June 1987.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
The cave you fear to enter contains the treasure you seek.
Joseph Campbell
Timeline
Charge Nurse/ Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Fort Valley Dialysis Center
09.2000 - Current
RN Case Manager
First America Home Health
09.1992 - 09.1998
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
Health Department
07.1989 - 07.1991
AD Nursing - Nursing
Macon Middle Georgia College
Certificate - LPN
Macon Technical School
Diploma -
Northeast High School
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