Edith Foster
Saraland,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for patient care. Seeking to learn and grow in a hospice environment, I possess a foundational understanding of patient needs and medical terminology. I am capable of quickly acquiring specialized knowledge in hospice care, and I am prepared to utilize and develop my skills in empathy and care coordination in an RN In-patient unit role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Hospice Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Medication Nurse
Crowne Health Care Of Citronelle
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Collected specimens to prepare for laboratory test procedures.
- Examined and observed patients to detect injuries or symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.
- Answered patient call signals, intercom system notifications and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and noted times, types and amounts of medications for each patient.
- Performed dressing changes using aseptic technique.
- Observed for bed sores.
Charge Nurse Assisted Living
Carrington Place
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Evaluated team performance and care quality.
- Ordered supplies according to budget limitations and expected use levels.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician.
- Made appointments and worked with patients family to see that patients went to appointments.
- Performed total patient assessments.
Medication Nurse
Crowne Health Care Of Citronelle
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Collected specimens to prepare for laboratory test procedures.
- Examined and observed patients to detect injuries or symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.
- Answered patient call signals, intercom system notifications and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and noted times, types and amounts of medications for each patient.
- Performed dressing changes using aseptic technique.
- Observed for bed sores.
Education
Associate of Science -
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Reid State Technical College
08.2014
Certified Nurses Aide -
Saad’s CNA School Mobile
08.2012
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Oversight
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Procedure Assistance
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Critical Thinking
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Convalescent Care
- Documentation
- Basic life support
- Palliative care awareness
Affiliations
- BLS CPR Certification
Accomplishments
- Intravenous Therapy
- G-tube insertion
- Wound Care
- Total Parental Nutrition
- Ork History Touching Hearts Senior Care Mobile,AL Nov 2011-Aug 2013
- Aregiver
- Assisted patients with bathing and other ADL’s
- Drove patients to doctor’s appointments
- Ary Andruson-private sitting job Mobile,AL Oct 2011-Dec 2012
- Aregiver
- Assisted patient with ADL’s
- Driving patient to doctor’s appointments
- Preparing meals and cleaning up patient’s house
- Reminding patient to take medications
Education and Training
Mobile, AL,Atmore, AL,other,Mobile, AL
Contact
Saraland, AL 36571
Timeline
RN Hospice Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
01.2024 - Current
Medication Nurse
Crowne Health Care Of Citronelle
10.2020 - 12.2020
Charge Nurse Assisted Living
Carrington Place
11.2019 - 10.2020
Medication Nurse
Crowne Health Care Of Citronelle
02.2016 - 11.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Reid State Technical College
Certified Nurses Aide -
Saad’s CNA School Mobile
Associate of Science -
Bishop State Community College
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