Elizabeth Porcaro Mendez
Paxton,MA
Summary
To obtain a nursing position in which I am able to utilize my vast skills, knowledge, and experience to provide quality and compassionate healthcare.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Oriol Home Health
09.2021 - Current
- Provide and manage care to acutely ill patients discharged from hospital within 24 hours, providing assessments, education and treatment for the prevention and reduction of hospital readmission
- Educate patients and family members surrounding chronic conditions and/or acute injuries following hospitalization, including COPD, CHF, diabetes, stroke, wound care, and medication education and management
- Develop comprehensive care plans, coordinating with physicians//therapists/service providers in the community, utilizing phone triage and scheduling with goal of patient to successfully manage health care in home setting and return patient to prior level of function
- Engage in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with PT and OT, for comprehensive best plan of care
- Provide emotional support to patients and families coping with difficult health circumstances
RN Case Manager
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2009 - 05.2020
- As RN Case Manager, facilitated patient transition to appropriate level of care upon discharge, communicate effectively with team members, patients, family, home health liaisons, physicians and community providers to ensure services in place and ensure optimal outcomes following discharge
- As Acute Care Floor Nurse, provided direct patient care in acute rehabilitation setting following a disabling event, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, cardiac event, amputation, and critical myopathy
- As Acute Care Floor Nurse, facilitated safe delivery of medications and treatments in setting of 7-9 nurse/patient ratio
- Engaged in a supervisory role on weekend and evening shifts, providing oversight, support, and direction as needed
Staff RN
UMASS Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Cared for patients on the Cardiac/Vascular Unit, with focus on post operative treatment of cardiac/vascular surgical patients
- Resource RN as need on weekly / biweekly basis
Staff RN
University Commons
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided care for patients in sub acute rehabilitation, in an 8-10 nurse/patient ratio
Education
ADN -
Becker College
01.2003
Skills
- Compassionate
- Organized
- Efficient
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Attention to details
- Critical thinking
- Professionalism
- Positive attitude
- Care Coordination
- Home care management
- Medication Management
Certification
RN MA License, 251583
Referrals
Available upon request
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Oriol Home Health
09.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2009 - 05.2020
Staff RN
UMASS Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2009
Staff RN
University Commons
01.2001 - 01.2003
ADN -
Becker College
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