Hedda Blau
Elkins Park,PA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
Jefferson/Abington Health
11.2016 - 09.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Hospice Case Manager
Abington Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 11.2016
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA05.2013
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Collaboration with team members
- Multitasking Ability
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service
- Goal Setting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- HIPAA Compliance
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania
- Training - CPR
- Child Abuse Clearance
- PA State Background Check
Volunteer - Safe Harbor for Bereaved Children, Abington, PA
I devoted 4 years to volunteer as a facilitator for children 4- 6 years of age who experienced a loss of a parent or sibling. We met once a week to provide ongoing grief support through play therapy, arts and crafts and music.
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
Jefferson/Abington Health
11.2016 - 09.2022
Hospice Case Manager
Abington Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania
- Training - CPR
- Child Abuse Clearance
- PA State Background Check
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