Erin Saunders
West Springfield,MA
Summary
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. A detail-oriented nurse who also has an eye for continuous improvement with a focus on education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Performance Improvement Coordinator
Baystate Hospice
7 2022 - Current
- Collect and analyze data for Quality Assurance and Performance (QAPI) project and facilitate monthly QAPI meetings in adherence to Medicare regulations
- Assist with orientation of newly hired nurses, chaplains and medical social workers
- Collect and analyze data utilizing excel audits which pertain to performance improvement
- Collaborate with hospice leadership and clinicians to discuss and implement interventions to improve patient care and safety
- Review admissions to ensure proper care plans, medication coverage and processes are followed
- Provide ongoing education and feedback to staff members, improving skills and patient care
- Streamlined processes for increased efficiency by analyzing workflows and identifying areas for improvement
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Baystate Hospice
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided compassionate, patient centered care to patients and their families at end of life to ensure optimal comfort and safety
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, comfort measures, and available resources for additional support.
- Conducted family meetings facilitating discussions surrounding goals of care, advance directives establishment or modification.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Efficiently managed caseloads up to 15 patients, while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to discuss patients comfort, safety and how to best support each patient/caregiver
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Trinity Hospice
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided compassionate, patient centered care to patients and their families at end of life to ensure optimal comfort and safety
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, comfort measures, and available resources for additional support.
- Conducted family meetings facilitating discussions surrounding goals of care, advance directives establishment or modification.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to discuss patients comfort, safety and how to best support each patient/caregiver
Registered Nurse
Baystate Noble Hospital - Telemetry/ICU
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Helping patients and their families transition from sudden acute illness to comfort/palliative care
- Insertion of peripheral IV’s, accessing of portacaths, maintenance and removal of central lines
- Provided assistance in rapid sequence intubation for critically ill patients
- Assist MD in procedures including but not limited to central line insertion, bronchoscopies, and conscious sedation
- Participate in a multidisciplinary team to provide the best possible outcomes for patients physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs
- Provide quality care of five telemetry patients and 1:1 or 1:2 care for ICU utilizing an acuity Tool.
Registered Nurse
Baystate Noble Hospital - Medical/Surgical
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patients condition
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill patients while maintaining dignity and patient comfort during final days of life
- Perform ongoing assessment of the patients individualized needs, while collaborating with the healthcare team to implement a plan of care
- Function as charge nurse to ensure unit safety and optimal teamwork
- Teach the patient/family topics such as diagnosis, pre-operative and post-operative care, safety, and treatment plans while taking into account individual learning needs of the patient/family
- Advocate for patients medical, physical, and psychosocial needs
- Utilize evidence based practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Nursing Assistant
Baystate Noble Hospital - Medical/Surgical Unit
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and basic hygiene necessities while maintaining safe environment
- Obtained vital signs, performed blood glucose monitoring, and reported changes in health status to ensure optimum patient care.
Volunteer
Baystate Medical Center
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided emotional support for patients during procedures and offered comfort and conversation
- Assisted management with organization of educational materials and alphabetization of patient chart.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of the Elms College
Chicopee, MAAssociate Degree in Liberal Arts -
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA 05.2001 - 05.2013
Skills
Compassionate, detail focused
Pain and symptom management
Proactively anticipate patient/families needs
Provide active listening and psycho-social support
Pharmacological and non - pharmacological comfort modalities
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Process improvement strategies
Effective Communication
Patient and caregiver education
Advanced care planning
Medication administration
Assist with ADLS
Certification
Massachusetts RN license
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Baystate Hospice
09.2019 - 07.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Trinity Hospice
10.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Baystate Noble Hospital - Telemetry/ICU
06.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Baystate Noble Hospital - Medical/Surgical
07.2015 - 06.2017
Nursing Assistant
Baystate Noble Hospital - Medical/Surgical Unit
01.2015 - 07.2015
Volunteer
Baystate Medical Center
07.2012 - 08.2013
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts -
Springfield Technical Community College
05.2001 - 05.2013
Performance Improvement Coordinator
Baystate Hospice
7 2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of the Elms College
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