Faresha Belizaire
Jackson,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable and empathetic Palliative/Hospice R.N. with strong background in providing compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Demonstrated ability to manage pain and symptoms, along with offering emotional support to both patients and families. Proven skills in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Palliative Care Nurse Case Manager
Optum Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
- Conduct bi-weekly patient assessments to identify physical, emotional, and social needs, developing tailored care plans to meet individual requirements.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and amend patient care plans to ensure care aligned with patient need
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers (Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Pharmacists) to ensure appropriate allocation of resources for patients
- Provide education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Identify patient needs requiring urgent intervention and communicating with members of the Interdisciplinary Team to respond promptly to patient questions and concerns.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedysis Home Health Care
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided wound care in accordance with the prescribed wound care orders written by the physician using simple methods such as wet-to-dry dressing changes as well ad more advanced methods such as wound vac; monitored patients for signs and symptoms of infection
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Conducted initial assessments and worked in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to establish goals and determine appropriate plan of care
- Educated patient and family on prescribed medications and their role in disease management; organized patients medication containers to facilitate ease of administration and ensure patient compliance with prescribed regimen
Hospice RN Case Manager
Affinity Hospice
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients, and their families, coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Maintained patient-centered plan of care; advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals; always prioritizing wishes of the patient
- Conducted weekly in-home assessments of patients to ensure plan of care aligned with current needs of patient needs and monitor for worsening or unmanaged symptoms
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meeting to review patients care plan and advise team members of necessary interventions to include notifying the Chaplain of emotional support needs or the Social Worker of respite care due in response to caregiver burnout
- Educated family on when and how to administer medication provided in comfort kit, safe and proper use of DME (such as oxygen tank) as well as how to recognize signs of decline and when to call Case Manager
RN, Medical-Surgical
Coliseum Medical Center
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Managed caseload of eleven patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FL06-1998
Skills
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment
- Time Management and Organization
- Leadership qualities
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Palliative Care Nurse Case Manager
Optum Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedysis Home Health Care
10.2020 - 04.2021
Hospice RN Case Manager
Affinity Hospice
05.2018 - 10.2020
RN, Medical-Surgical
Coliseum Medical Center
06.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida International University
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