EDWARD DIETRICH
Boise,ID
Summary
I am seeking a role that will fill my career desire to work with wounds and become a wound care expert. I have taken the initiative to complete my WCC (Wound Care Certification). Working with a team of like-minded individuals who share my desire for excellence in patient outcomes and patient care is how I prefer to integrate my vision with others. I plan to continue my education, achieve certification in ostomy care, and complete my RN-BSN program. Through hard work and commitment to the highest quality of patient care, I welcome the challenges set by my organization in delivering the highest standards of care based on evidence-based practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN SUPERVISOR
AMBITIONS OF IDAHO
01.2023 - Current
- Training the nursing team in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provide leadership of a team of LPNs.
- Review of clinical documents and chart audits for appropriateness and accuracy.
- Update patient charts with changes in the plan of care needed and medication lists.
- Collaborate with PCPs on patient conditions and changes needed for ongoing success in health management.
- Administer care and medications as outlined by the individual plan of care.
- Organize care of patients developmentally disabled and mentally ill patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Manage care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluate the healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and create a plan of care to address each issue/concern.
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES
CONNECTED HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE/PENNANT SERVICES
10.2010 - 04.2022
- My employment with this company began as a Home Health LPN field agent while continuing my education to get my RN licensure and Associate Degree.
- Duties and responsibilities included: Performing venipuncture for lab collection, urinary catheterization, ostomy care, patient monitoring, medication reconciliations, and providing specific co-morbidity education to patients in the home setting.
- Upon getting my RN licensure and Associate Degree, I transitioned into an RN case manager role that added the following duties/responsibilities: Supervision of support staff, managing a caseload of 25-35 patients, overseeing the wellness and progression of said caseload, communicating with the PCPs to provide/update care plans, and implementing changes with the interdisciplinary team
- In 2014, I assumed the role of Nursing Supervisor and managed a team of LPNs and RNs under the direction of the Executive Director.
- This role incorporated patient scheduling, medical supply management, performance review, initiating performance improvement plans for clinical staff and the agency, elevating personnel, updating standards of practice, and providing ongoing education for the Home Health team.
- In 2015, I accepted the opportunity to take on the role of Quality Assurance Specialist.
- My responsibilities were an intricate part of billing, collections, and clinical staff education on OASIS accuracy and updates.
- I achieved a COS-C certification and it was my responsibility to review each admission, rectification, transfer, resumption of care, and discharge documentation for accuracy and appropriateness.
- This role was responsible for the submission of OASIS documentation into the Medicare portal and to other insurance providers for reimbursement of patient care provided.
- I monitored all acceptance/denial determinations and updated submissions as required.
LPN
TRINITY MISSION HEALTH AND REHAB OF HOLLY
04.2010 - 10.2010
- As an LPN for this company, I received the unique experience of working with patients dependent on ventilators.
- Daily tasks included suctioning tracheostomies, urinary catheter placement and management, TPN/medication administration via PEG tubes, and providing site care to both tracheostomies and PEG tube sites.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physicians.
- Consistent patient monitoring was crucial for this role as changes in conditions were frequent and demanded immediate action/collaboration with fellow teammates and the PCP.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
LPN, IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME
12.2009 - 04.2010
- I was delegated to care for approximately 20-25 patients under the supervision of an RN.
- Working with the interdisciplinary team including monitoring vital signs, administering prescribed medications, blood glucose monitoring, maintaining urinary catheters and placement, and performing generalized wound care as ordered
- Other duties included transfer help, dining room monitoring, and feeding assistance.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physicians.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and helped with procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon High School
Grand Canyon, AZ03.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Boise, ID2011
No Degree - Nursing
Apollo College
Boise, ID2009
Skills
- Clinical Management
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Wound Care
- Schedule Coordination
- Diversity and Inclusion
- EMR Systems
- Staff Supervision
- Medical Records Management
Certification
COS-C
Camping, swimming, hiking, and saltwater aquarium care.
I enjoy taking time for myself and spending it in the outdoors with activities such as camping, swimming, and hiking. I have a 120-gallon saltwater aquarium that I am setting back up following two relocations of my permanent residence over the past 12 months. Now that I have purchased a permanent residence, I am able to dive back into my favorite hobbies.
Timeline
RN SUPERVISOR
AMBITIONS OF IDAHO
01.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES
CONNECTED HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE/PENNANT SERVICES
10.2010 - 04.2022
LPN
TRINITY MISSION HEALTH AND REHAB OF HOLLY
04.2010 - 10.2010
LPN
LPN, IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME
12.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
No Degree - Nursing
Apollo College
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