Emilie Newsom
Ozark,Arkansas
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in Long Term Care, Skilled Home Health, MDS coordinating, and Pediatric Home Health since 2019. Demonstrates strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments while prioritizing patient-centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Thrive Pediatric Home Health
White Hall, Arkansas
04.2025 - Current
- I continued my nursing journey with medically complex children, but my next patient utilized a different nursing company, hence the change from HomeBound to Thrive. In this position I serve as a private duty nurse until the patient improves and is removed from the ventilator.
- This patient was also premature spending close to a year in the NICU/ITU and is medically complex also, requiring tracheotomy and G-Tube care, while being ventilator dependent.
- Delivered direct nursing care to pediatric patients in home setting, ensuring adherence to physician orders for optimal patient health.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Provided compassionate care to my patient with complex medical needs at home.
- Educated parents on medical conditions and care routines, empowering them to manage healthcare effectively at home.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort for my patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for the patient by following infection control protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on the EMR, and on best practices in pediatric nursing and emergency protocols.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Educated parents about disease processes, medication management and therapeutic interventions specific to each case.
- Performed tracheostomy care, including trach changes, bulb inflation, sterilization, and suctioning to maintain airway patency and patient safety.
- Administered G-Tube feedings and adjusted feedings to meet caloric needs based on physician orders and recommendations
- Provided wound care to cranial wounds with exterior equipment placed
Charge Nurse- PRN MDS Coordinator
Paris Health and Rehabilitation
Paris, Arkansas
11.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols, enhancing overall team performance.
- Coordinated patient assessments and care plans to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to address resident issues and concerns, promoting collaborative care and compliance with MDS regulations.
- Assessed resident progress and modified care plans.
- Implemented care plans based on patient assessments and interdisciplinary team input.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, improving workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated families on patient care techniques and medication management.
- Administered medications accurately according to established protocols.
- Performed wound care management including changing dressings and administering topical ointments when needed.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Managed documentation and maintained accurate records in electronic health systems.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
PRIVATE DUTY LPN
Home Bound Home Health
Conway, AR
10.2023 - 11.2024
- I began my journey with Home Bound Home Health in October of 2023.
- Delivered private duty nursing care as the LPN overseeing a male toddler with a trach and ventilator following his NICU stay.
- Provided comprehensive tracheostomy care, suctioning, ventilator monitoring, G-tube feedings, medication administration, and other essential medical tasks to ensure patient's health and safety.
- Supported daily living activities, fostering independence and improving quality of life for the patient.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Took vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure on a regular basis.
- Performed wound care, including cleaning, dressing changes and documentation of wound healing progress.
- Assessed home environment for safety hazards or needs for additional resources or services for the patient.
- Developed a trusting relationship with clients while respecting their privacy at all times.
- This is a medically complex child and I provided all cares for him during my shift.
- Trained new nurses during orientation, enhancing their confidence and competency in caring for a medically complex patient.
Skilled Nurse (LPN)
Amedisys Home Health
Van Buren, AR
11.2020 - 10.2023
- I was hired into this position regardless of the fact that I had no home health experience.
- As a skilled nurse I educated over 30 patients a week in their homes on wound care, medication management, COPD/CHF/Diabetes and other disease management.
- Learned skilled charting, PICC line care, tracheostomy, colostomy, and advanced wound care, including care for wound vac patients.
- I delivered wound care in home settings and collaborated with physicians on wound care options.
- Obtaining lab specimens in home, performing sterile procedures such as catheter changes, PICC line dressing changes and tracheostomy care in the comfort of patient’s home.
- Optimized patient visit schedules, coordinating multiple home appointments across River Valley in one day.
- Trained as Peer Mentor, responsible for onboarding and training new LPNs in their roles.
LPN
Ozark Nursing Home
Ozark, AR
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Conducted medication reconciliation and organized distribution processes to ensure accurate patient care.
- Wound care, skilled charting, physical assessment.
- Managed care for geriatric residents, including accepting and writing orders, scheduling appointments.
- Obtaining lab specimens including but not limited to, blood and urine samples, COVID-19 tests, wound cultures.
- Provided supported fellow nurses while managing my own patients
- Joined ONH as a new graduate, quickly adapted to challenges presented by the Covid pandemic.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, AR 08.2024 - 05.2025
Associates degree - practical nursing, general study/health sciences
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, AR 08.2018 - 12/2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Scheduling
- Organizational skills
- EMR
- Wound Care
- PICC Line
- Wound Vac
- Tracheostomy management and care
- Colostomy
- Skilled nursing
- Skilled documentation
- Communication
- Time Management
- End of Life Care
- Medication Administration
- Injections
- Ordering
- Disease Process Education
- Physical Assessment
- Home Ventilator
- G-Tube management
- Care plan development
- MDS software familiarity
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- Health Sciences
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thrive Pediatric Home Health
04.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse- PRN MDS Coordinator
Paris Health and Rehabilitation
11.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
08.2024 - 05.2025
PRIVATE DUTY LPN
Home Bound Home Health
10.2023 - 11.2024
Skilled Nurse (LPN)
Amedisys Home Health
11.2020 - 10.2023
LPN
Ozark Nursing Home
01.2020 - 11.2020
Associates degree - practical nursing, general study/health sciences
Arkansas Tech University
08.2018 - 12/2019