Francine Pacente

• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Assisted physician performing, Lung, Liver, bone marrow and thyroid biopsies as well as thoracentesis and paracentesis procedures.

Monitored patients while under Moderate sedation procedures.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

• Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

• Documented action plans and details of visits and reported critical incidents and quality of care issues.
• Partnered with physicians and staff to explore new ways to encourage member clinical participation in wellness and education.
• Integrated decision support, clinical pathways and best practices into health information technology to enhance delivery of care and workflows.
• Researched and validated clinical data.
• Incorporated quality improvement and safety-enhancing methodologies and tools to improve workflow processes,
• Applied knowledge, data, information and workflow to develop evidence-based models for health information technology solutions.

• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
• Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.