Empathetic Hospice Nurse promoting over Number years of expertise in healthcare industry. Knowledgeable in at-home and inpatient settings. Successful background providing compassionate, quality palliative care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse-LVN
Mercy Staffing
01.2023 - Current
Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Hospice Nurse
No Place Like Home Inc
01.2023 - Current
Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Scheduling Coordinator
Lavington Health Staffing Solutions
01.2019 - 12.2023
Utilized advanced software tools like Excel, Outlook, and scheduling-specific platforms to effectively manage comprehensive appointment calendars.
Proactively identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency and profitability.
Managed daily scheduling conflicts to reduce operational backlogs and support full shift-coverage.
Communicated scheduling changes to staff members, implementing proof-of-receipt to reduce errors.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Emerald Green Residences
01.2014 - 11.2018
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Senior Care Centers
06.2011 - 12.2013
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
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