Elaine Mickelson RN/BS
Lafayette Hill,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering healthcare in home, facility and hospital environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to meet patient goals of care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Case Manager/On Call HC/Hospice Nurse
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
Norristown, PA
08.2014 - Current
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for home care and hospice patients
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Developed positive relationships with caregivers and educated them on patient careplans and demonstrated patient care and symptom management
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Heartland Hospice
Plymouth Meeting, PA
08.2004 - 08.2014
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Registered Nurse Sub-Acute
Plymouth House/Arista Care
Plymouth Meeting, PA
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Fornance Physicians
Plymouth Meeting, PA
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05.1981
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
Montgomery Cty Emergency Response Team
Administered immunizations to community during pandemic
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Case Manager/On Call HC/Hospice Nurse
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
08.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Heartland Hospice
08.2004 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse Sub-Acute
Plymouth House/Arista Care
08.2001 - 08.2004
Registered Nurse
Fornance Physicians
01.1996 - 01.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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