Faheem Rucker
Summary
Dynamic Home Care Nurse with a proven track record at Patriot Home Care, excelling in patient education and care coordination. Leveraged clinical documentation expertise and exceptional communication skills to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. Spearheaded initiatives improving nursing morale, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Nurse
Patriot Home Care
08.2024 - Current
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
10175 Bustleton Ave05-2020
Skills
- Family education
- Post-surgical recovery
- Client transportation
- Physical therapy
- Housekeeping
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- Patient assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Recording vital signs
- Care planning
- Patient transportation
- Dementia care
- Pediatric care
- Geriatric care
- Palliative care
- Cardiac care
- Infection control
- Electronic charting
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Meal preparation
- Healthcare aide supervision
- Care coordination
- Care plan adherence
- Tracheostomy care
- customer service
- organizational
- Technological proficiency
- attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
Timeline
Home Care Nurse
Patriot Home Care
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
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