Glenda Middleton

• Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.

• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult transitions.
• Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.

Assessed and monitored patients before, during and after dialysis treatments, documenting information in patient medical records. Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

As a Hospice RN Case Manager created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs. Provided training to patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing during end of life. Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.

Initially as a Hospice Travel Nurse, then later as a full-time registered nurse in the same agency, continued to provide hospice care to patients in the community. Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns. Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans. Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family, guiding patients' loved ones and caregivers in end-of-life care.

As a Hospice Travel Nurse became adaptable to a variety of agencies with different office routines, staffing, and computerized Resource and Patient Management Systems. No matter the location was still able to deliver professional, respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family.

As a Hospice Case Manager utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians. Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing at end-of-life.