Gayle Rodriguez
Registered Nurse
Mount Angel,OR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Care Manager
Salem Health
Salem , Oregon
2013.11 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN Home Health Nurse
Salem Home Care
Salem , Oregon
2008.08 - 2013.11
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries and cleaning house.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Registered Nurse
Salem Health
Salem , Oregon
1987.03 - 2008.11
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Mount Angel 1976.09 - 1980.06
No Degree -
University of Oregon
Eugene 2001.05 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR 1983.09 - 1985.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 2020.09 - 2021.08
Skills
- Preventive health
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
2020.09 - 2021.08
RN Care Manager
Salem Health
2013.11 - Current
RN Home Health Nurse
Salem Home Care
2008.08 - 2013.11
No Degree -
University of Oregon
2001.05 -
Registered Nurse
Salem Health
1987.03 - 2008.11
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chemeketa Community College
1983.09 - 1985.06
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
1976.09 - 1980.06
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