Leigh Mastracci
Summary
Well-rounded and personable Hospice Nurse determined to give patients superior level of care while ensuring dignity. Proudly offering more than 40 years' expertise in nursing field. 16 years of Hospice
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of Michigan
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
Hospice Nurse, Admissions
Valley Hospice
07.2011 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided comprehensive assessment to assure patient met eligibility guideline for hospice admit and completed admission documentation
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Medi Home Health And Hospice
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH06-1982
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- Emotional Intelligence
- Care Coordination
- Case Evaluation
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of Michigan
06.2019 - 08.2024
Hospice Nurse, Admissions
Valley Hospice
07.2011 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Medi Home Health And Hospice
07.2008 - 07.2011
Associate Degree Nursing
Belmont College
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