Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 14 years of patient care and advocacy within Long Term Care units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges, and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Secora Rehabilation At Cascaida
01.2022 - 04.2023
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
Resident Care Manager
Secora Rehabilation At Cascaida
01.2017 - 01.2022
Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
Ensured timely completion of required documentation through effective time management skills.
Collaborated with patients and families to provide care and treatment education.
Coordinated transition plans for residents moving between levels of care or returning home after rehabilitation, ensuring continuity of services and seamless transitions.
Improved resident satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring proper communication between staff and families.
Managed department staff by monitoring performance, implementing improvement plans and conducting training.
Ensured regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits of care plans and documentation.
Actively participated in quality assurance activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Developed comprehensive resident assessments to identify needs, establish goals, and create personalized care plans.
Planned and coordinated patient discharges.
Managed complex medical cases with multi-disciplinary teams, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions.
Assessed patient conditions during daily rounds and recommended changes to care plans.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of appropriate services for each resident''s unique situation.
Charge Nurse
Secora Rehabilation At Cascaida
11.2016 - 01.2017
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Charge Nurse
Care Center East Health Specialty
05.2013 - 11.2016
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
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