Elsie Hassfurther
Kindred Hospice
Ferdinand,IN
8
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings with; Compassion, ability to work well with coworkers as a team, excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, reliable, flexible, willingness to learn and adapt to changes.
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
8 Months- Applied clinical expertise in wound care, intravenous therapy, ventilation care, catheterization, and pain management techniques.
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations.
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
- Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment; maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact.
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions.
- Facilitated the integration and coordination of care between various health care services.
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members.
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level.
- Provided patients and their family members with relevant instructions and education.
Charge Nurse
3 Years 7 Months- Provided direct resident care based on needs.
- Sustained positive communication with coworkers.
- Liaison between various health care providers.
- Assessed emergent care needs and initiated required nursing interventions.
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
- Provided clinical expertise in medication management, wound care, intravenous therapy, catheterization, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted the Physician / PA in his/her evaluation as needed.
MDS Coordinator/ Restorative Coordinator
1 Year 4 Months- Performed thorough individualized MDS assessments of residents to ensure compliance with Federal and State Regulations.
- Obtained resident health and care needs from floor staff as part of the MDS assessment.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for residents based on the MDS assessment.
- Ensured modification of resident care plans as required.
- Ensured the implementation of resident care plan interventions.
- Effectively communicated with other employees and upper management to ensure complete care of residents.
Education
Associates of Science Degree - Nursing
Skills
Caring and empathetic
Attention to detail
Time-management ability
Current BLS certification
Proficient in behavioral and mental care
History of ACLS certification
Good judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to multi-task
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Certified in BAC screening/drug screen collection
History of ER nurse certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
11.2018 - 07.2019Read More
Charge Nurse
Scenic Hills Care Center
03.2015 - 10.2018Read More
MDS Coordinator/ Restorative Coordinator
Heartland Villa Center
12.2011 - 04.2013Read More
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Associates of Science Degree from Nursing
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