Erika Morell
Summit,NY
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Helios Care, excelling in hospice and palliative care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective case management and strong clinical judgment. Adept at building relationships and advocating for patients and families, while leading nursing staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Helios Care
10.2004 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for effective communication.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing clinical skills and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores through enhanced service delivery processes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that increased efficiency in nursing workflows and patient outcomes.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support professional development of staff.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maria College
Albany, NY01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2021
Skills
- Hospice and palliative care
- Case management
- Evaluations
- Home care
- Personal care needs
- Staff supervision
- High level of autonomy
- Relationship building
- Maintaining privacy
- EMR systems
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient care planning
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Timeline
RN
Helios Care
10.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maria College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University