EUNICE KIBE
Melissa,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 17 years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in Acute care hospitals, home health and Hospice RNCM settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice RN
Hospice Plus
Lewisville, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognize and understand specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provide high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Establish and maintain successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Perform frequent checks on patient's equipment and make necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN Case Manager
Encompass Health Hospice
Allen, TX
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted regular re-evaluations for 18 patients to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
RN PRN
VNA Hospice
McKinney, TX
12.2019 - Current
- Initially as a case manager, created patient assessments and plans for individual hospice care needs for up to 19 patients.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from influenza
- Updated patient charts using netsmart data base with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
RN Case Manager
Envoy Hospice/ Lifeway Hospice
Lewisville, TX
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of impact of terminal illness on patient's physical, functional, and environmental needs.
- Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed.
- Informing physician and other personnel of changes in patient status requiring interventions while evaluating outcomes, patient and family response to treatment.
- Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and family needs.
- Participating in Interdisciplinary meetings to discuss current patient outcomes and address plan of care.
- Ensuring that all ancillary services and DME are in place to enhance better patient outcomes
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual hospice needs. ·
RN Case Manager
NEW CENTURY HOSPICE
DALLAS, TX
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
- Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed.
- Informing physician and other personnel of changes in patient status requiring interventions while evaluating outcomes, patient and family response to treatment.
- Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and family needs.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
VISITING RN
BARNABAS HEALTH HOME CARE/VNAHG
WEST ORANGE, NJ
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Performing care ranging from disease teaching, complex wound care and IV infusion management, coordinating care among different disciplines such including PT/OT/MSW.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight and case managed 40-50 patients in a specific geographic location.
- Provided on-call care at specific times of day and night.
- Trained and was a preceptor for new staff. Instructed on policies, procedures, and quality control procedures.
- Delegated to and supervised HHA in daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
VISITING RN
ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
MORRISTOWN, NJ
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Performing care ranging from disease teaching, complex wound care and IV infusion management, coordinating care among different disciplines such including PT/OT/MSW.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight and case managed 40-50 patients in a specific geographic location.
- Provided on-call care at specific times of day and night.Trained and was a preceptor for new staff. Instructed on policies, procedures, and quality control procedures.
- Delegated tasks to and supervised HHA in daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
STAFF RN
ST JOSEPHS HEALTH SYSTEM
PATERSON, NJ
02.2007 - 07.2013
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6-7patients per shift.
- Previous position as a float pool nurse working with ob-gyn, geriatric,orthopaedic and general medical surgical patients.
- Charge nurse on my unit, in charge of making RN and PCT assignments for nurses on my floor, assisting in a code emergency.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results with MD.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper disease management and discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individual patients
- Precept new nurses on the floor with multiple number of patients, performing procedures from blood draws, foley insertion, IV mgt.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
2009
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
2006
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preceptor
- High level of autonomy
- Fluent in English
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient and family advocacy
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Tracheotomy care
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- HIPAA Compliance
- Pain Management
- Emotional Support
- Infection Control
Timeline
Hospice RN
Hospice Plus
04.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Encompass Health Hospice
02.2021 - 04.2022
RN PRN
VNA Hospice
12.2019 - Current
RN Case Manager
Envoy Hospice/ Lifeway Hospice
08.2017 - 04.2020
RN Case Manager
NEW CENTURY HOSPICE
11.2016 - 08.2017
VISITING RN
BARNABAS HEALTH HOME CARE/VNAHG
03.2014 - 08.2016
VISITING RN
ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
07.2013 - 04.2016
STAFF RN
ST JOSEPHS HEALTH SYSTEM
02.2007 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
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