Elvira Hagman
Winter Haven,Florida
Summary
Smart and attentive Hospice Nurse gifted in calming both patients and caregivers through dynamic listening and interpersonal skills. Considered valuable asset in helping to manage pain and patients' needs.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Good Shepherd Hospice
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times
Registered Nurse, Prevention Educator Technician
Polk County School Board
12.2017 - 08.2022
- Providing health services oversite to school LPNs and clinics at assigned schools in Polk county and teaching Reproductive Health lessons to grades 4-12 Polk county schools.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
School Clinic Nurse
Polk County School Board, Elbert Elementary
01.2010 - 11.2017
- Duties include setup and maintenance of school clinic, assessment and care of students and staff, completing and maintaining all necessary documentation including monthly reports to Polk County Health Department, and education of school staff on pertinent topics and student’s needs.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Brookdale Nurse
on Call Home Health
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Duties include initial health evaluation and individualized plan of care of patients, working with other professionals to create treatment plans, monitoring changes in behavior and progress of patients, monitor patient health and update care plan accordingly, instruct patients and their families on proper home care, detect early symptoms that could lead to hospital visit, communicate with physicians, social workers or other health advisors and provide encouragement and support to home health patients.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Clinical Coordinator
Excel Respiratory Solutions
05.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsibilities included maintain respiratory records for all clients, and maintaining flow of information with physicians and health care organizations on specific patient’s needs whether patient is compliant.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Regency Medical Center
01.1999 - 05.2007
- Mother/Baby Unit and GYN Unit, Performed assessments and necessary care for new mothers and their newborn, performed education to new parents on all aspects of care for their newborn, and provided care and education to pre-op and post-op GYN surgical patients
Registered Nurse
Columbia Blake Medical Center
08.1996 - 12.1998
- Float Pool for Med/Surg, Rehab, Sub Acute, Women’s Center, and PCU, Provided nursing care to patients admitted to these units including implementation of infection controls and education to patient along with their families
Registered Nurse
Winter Haven Hospital
04.1990 - 06.1996
- Provided care to patients admitted to unit with ten-to-one ratio including development of their nursing care plans
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
12.1990
Skills
- Infection Prevention
- Standards Administration
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Hospice Care
- Pain Control
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Care Plans
- Patient Health Information Access
- Physician Communication
- Skill-Building Activities
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent Customer Service
- Clinical Supervision
- Feeding Assistance
- Precepting
- Preventative Health
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager - Good Shepherd Hospice
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Prevention Educator Technician - Polk County School Board
12.2017 - 08.2022
Brookdale Nurse - on Call Home Health
06.2015 - 06.2017
School Clinic Nurse - Polk County School Board, Elbert Elementary
01.2010 - 11.2017
Clinical Coordinator - Excel Respiratory Solutions
05.2007 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse - Regency Medical Center
01.1999 - 05.2007
Registered Nurse - Columbia Blake Medical Center
08.1996 - 12.1998
Registered Nurse - Winter Haven Hospital
04.1990 - 06.1996
Polk Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
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