Emilie Fite
Vian,Oklahoma
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 12 years of nursing experience in offering comprehensive patient care in various environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and meet patient's needs. I graduated in May 2016 with a degree in Applied Science in nursing. I have 8 years experience working with veterans through the veterans hospital in the Emergency Department, primary care clinic and ICU, 1 year experience in chronic disease management with home health and over 3 years in Hospice care. I am currently employed with Elara Caring as a Clinical Team Manager . I am very motivated and enjoy pushing my self to acquire the skills and knowledge to best serve my patient's and meet their individual needs . I pride myself in being a highly dependable employee. I consider myself to have excellent work ethic. I would very much like to be considered for the Emergency Department in your facility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Clinical Team Manger
Elara Caring Hospice
Sallisaw, OK
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- 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.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Hospice RN Case Manager and Director of Clinical Services
Compassus Hospice
Muskogee, OK
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Updated patient charts using Consolo with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Triaged all incoming calls and determined needs in a timely manor
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behavior and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jack C Montgomery VAMC
Muskogee, OK
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to multiple patients daily
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
Registered Nurse
Sparks Regional Medical Center
Ft Smith, Arkansas
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Followed infection control procedures
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Administered appropriate medication for moderate sedation
- Responsible for patient care in critical care setting
Registered Nurse
Professional Home Health
Sallisaw
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Experience working in homes with adults
- Followed infection control procedures
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center
Muskogee
05.2012 - 07.2016
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Followed infection control procedures
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's disease
- Assisted doctors with minor invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Home Health
Sallisaw, OK
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Followed infection control procedures
- Preformed comprehensive patient assessments
- Preformed wound care under aseptic technique
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College
2016
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center
2010
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Good Time Management
- Thorough physical assessments
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care of the Patient in End Stage of Life
- Comfort Care
- Administration of moderate sedation
- Safe IV insertion and removal
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Cath lab
- Consent forms
- Administration of medications by all routes
- Triaging
- Patient and family advocacy
- Collaborative skills
- Clinical supervision
- Staff Scheduling
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Budgeting
- Staff Education
Refrences
- Sam Byrd 918-348-8687
- Stacy Kranz 918 319 8477
- Cindy Snook 918-577-7610
- Lindsey Byrd 918-441-3247
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Clinical Team Manger
Elara Caring Hospice
01.2021 - Current
Hospice RN Case Manager and Director of Clinical Services
Compassus Hospice
10.2018 - 01.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jack C Montgomery VAMC
05.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Sparks Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Professional Home Health
07.2016 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center
05.2012 - 07.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Home Health
09.2010 - 05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center
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