Elaine Hite
Twentynine Palms,CA
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in long-term, rehabilitation and hospice care. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by coordinating with the interdisciplinary team for continuum of care during the skilled nursing or long-term care stay. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Arora Group, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
MDS Coordinator RN
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Assessment of patients and care plans.
- Educate patients and families of care plans and discharge instructions.
- Use of MediTech, PointClickCare and Cerner programs to perform nursing assessments and documentation.
- Worked with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease, respiratory failure, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), and post-orthopedic surgical care .
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department Of Public Health
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Conduct inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of health facilities for conformity with licensing and certification requirements of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
- Conduct inspections, investigations, surveys and evaluations for compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to medical care.
- Advises healthcare facility administrators and community agencies regarding State health facilities inspection, licensing, and certification programs.
- Primary responsibility is for uniform application and enforcement of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas affecting total patient care such as nursing, physician, restorative, pharmacy, social, dental, and related services.
Charge Registered Nurse /MDS Coordinator RN
Hi-Desert Medical Center, Continuing Care Center
10.2016 - 06.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Student Nurse
Copper Mountain College
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Clinical rotations included experience in the following facilities: Hi-Desert Medical Center, Desert Regional Medical Center, Continuing Care Center and John F. Kennedy Hospital
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2002 - 01.2011
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Verified patient data and billing information to discover and resolve erroneous bills due to system errors.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN12.2000
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient care planning
- Patient care standards
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Health Information Access
- Community Resource Referral
- Accurate Documentation
- RN Case Management
- Patient Medical Histories
- Referral Generation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- EMR Systems
- Care Plan Adjustment
Affiliations
American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- RAC-CT - Resident Assessment Coordinator
- Licensed Registered Nurse - California
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Arora Group, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms
06.2023 - Current
MDS Coordinator RN
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
03.2023 - 06.2023
Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse
California Department Of Public Health
06.2022 - 03.2023
Charge Registered Nurse /MDS Coordinator RN
Hi-Desert Medical Center, Continuing Care Center
10.2016 - 06.2022
Student Nurse
Copper Mountain College
01.2014 - 05.2016
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2002 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Copper Mountain College
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- RAC-CT - Resident Assessment Coordinator
- Licensed Registered Nurse - California
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