Heather Rios
Healing Care Hospice
Van Nuys,CA
5
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager specializing in care coordination and palliative care. Proven ability to develop individualized care strategies that enhance patient outcomes and foster collaboration among interdisciplinary teams.
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Hospice Admissions Nurse
3 Years 4 Months- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care strategies to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on ongoing assessments.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and available resources.
- Conducted regular home visits to evaluate patient needs and reinforce care plans.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families to enhance collaboration.
- Mentored new nursing staff on case management protocols and best practices for hospice care.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
6 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Utilized advanced monitoring systems to assess patient conditions and respond to emergencies effectively.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
10 Months- Administered critical care treatments and monitored patient vital signs for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Participated in training programs to advance clinical skills and stay current with emerging medical technologies.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
11 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, working closely with families to ensure their understanding of treatment options and facilitating informed decision making.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances and emergent situations on the step-down unit while maintaining composure under pressure and providing high-quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Skills
Direct patient care
Goal setting
Emotional intelligence
Care coordination
Geriatric care
Discharge planning
Staff management
Care plan development
Palliative care
Case management
Chronic disease management
Medication management
Training staff
Compassionate and caring
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Hospice Admissions Nurse
Healing Care Hospice
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Glendale
10.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Prime Healthcare
08.2021 - 07.2022Read More
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science from BSN
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