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Heema Shievdayal

Avon Park,FL

Summary

Professionally trained BSN Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of RN experience working with geriatric and pediatric populations. Experience in Medical surgical nursing, Managed care and Certified Home Care setting ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Seeking nursing role in Health Care Organization to which can utilize skills, experience as well as grow.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Coordinator of Care

Enhabit Homecare Agency
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Made nursing visits for patients admission, discharges, routine care , resumption of care , recertification of care in the comfort of their own homes for homecare services.
  • Prepared plan of care for each patient and communicated with providers making recommendations and referrals for other disciplines as necessary .
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies as needed.
  • Provided education on disease processes , safety and medications management etc in easy to understand terms to patients and caregivers .
  • Assessed patients and provided routine or emergent care as needed . Documented findings, treatments delivered, teaching provided, medications changes, discharge planning, and follow-up care etc .
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline communication and improve outcomes.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies as needed for optimal recovery.
  • Followed up with physicians as needed for any changes in patient condition . Activate emergency or other authorities as needed.
  • Prepared patient for recertification or discharge as needed .

RN Coordinator of Care - Contract Position

Amedisys Home Care Via KPG Agency
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Made nursing visits for patient admission, discharges, routine care , resumption of care , recertification of care in the comfort of their own homes for home care services.
  • Prepared plan of care for each patient and communicated with providers making recommendations and referrals for other disciplines as necessary .
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies as needed.
  • Provided education on disease processes , safety and medications management etc in easy to understand terms to patients and caregivers on each visit.
  • Assessed patients and provided routine or emergent care as ordered . Documenting findings, treatments delivered, teaching provided, medications changes, discharge planning, and follow-up care etc on every visit .
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline communication and improve outcomes.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies as needed for optimal recovery.
  • Followed up with physicians as needed for any changes in patient condition . Activate emergency or other authorities as needed.
  • Prepared patient for recertification or discharge as needed .

RN Care Coordinator - Home Care CHHA

Advent Health Home Care
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Made nursing visits for patient admission, discharges, routine care , resumption of care , recertification of care in the comfort of their own homes for skilled care.
  • Prepared plan of care for each patient and communicated with providers making recommendations and referrals for other disciplines as necessary .
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies as needed.
  • Provided education on disease processes , safety and medications management etc in easy to understand terms to patients and caregivers .
  • Assessed patients and provided routine or emergent care as needed . Documented findings, treatments delivered, teaching provided, medications changes, discharge planning, and follow-up care etc .
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline communication and improve outcomes.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies as needed for optimal recovery.
  • Followed up with physicians as needed for any changes in patient condition . Activate emergency or other authorities as needed.
  • Prepared patient for recertification or discharge as needed .

RN Care Coordinator/Case Manager

Personal Touch Home Care Agency, CHHA
04.2018 - 05.2022
  • Made home visits to patients for agency admission assessment, recertification ,resumption of care , discharges and routine care visits in the comfort of their own homes for homecare services.
  • Coordinated care of patients with providers, other disciplines, clinical manager etc for primary clinical management of patient as patient Case manager
  • Provided teaching , monitoring and assessment of patient in patient's home for management of diagnosis, disease process, medications and / or complications that may arise with patients etc .
  • Provided skilled nursing care for patients such as wound care, vac therapy, foley, colostomy, nephrostomy, insulin teaching, etc, etc
  • Activated EMS , APS as needed for patient in emergency situations. Followed up with MD regarding patient care and or any changes .
  • Managed care from admission to discharge as case manager of patients .
  • Provided teaching and educated patients, families on care treatment options, disease processes and management with lifestyle options.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on proper wound management, orders, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications and treatment changes to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss any new 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
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Prepared and managed patient for recertification or discharges .

Home Care Assessment Nurse

Better Home Health Care Agency
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Conducted home visits for Initial admissions, readmisssions as well as follow up routine assessments for patients every 2-3 months to supervise HHA/PCA, conduct competency reviews and evaluate care
  • Made unscheduled on- service home visits to evaluate patient's condition due to on-service falls/incidents as needed
  • Created, reviewed and revised Plan of Care for each patient as needed and communicated POC/ changes with HHA/PCA on each visit
  • Case managed case load of approximately 50 patients, problem solved and advocated for patient as needed by contacting Physicians, Family members and case managers for contract agencies to ensure patient safety and compliance with NYSDOH regulations
  • Reported emergencies, falls and any change in patient's condition to Physicians, family members, contract agencies, agency supervisor and any other required agency as needed
  • Made recommendations to improve care as needed
  • Maintained Patient files and followed up with all necessary case management documentation. Completed all other necessary paper work related to agency protocol as needed.
  • Ensure strict compliance with NYSDOH regulations
  • Conducted HHA/PCA in house competencies and performance improvement training as needed. Provided on the job training as needed for HHA/PCA during home visits
  • Created, managed and maintained RN schedule on a monthly basis to accomodate office meetings and home visits as needed
  • Seek guidance as needed.

School Nurse

RCM Healthcare
01.2013 - 09.2017
  • Provided nursing one to one care in school setting for medically fragile children ranging in ages 4-16 with various chronic long term medical conditions such as chronic respiratory illness and artificial airway management, seizure disorder, asthma, infantile syndrome, microcephaly, cerebral palsy, diabetic and various degrees of developmental delays etc
  • Attended needs of child and provided needed skilled nursing care such as suctioning, administering respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, gastrostomy feeding via mickey button both via gravity and by feeding pump, fingerstick with coverage, diaper care etc
  • Assessed child's condition for any deterioration and follow up as needed by providing nursing care or by alerting the physician
  • Attended to emergency situation with child and provided necessary emergency nursing care or by calling 911 or other authorities as needed.

School Nurse

Horizon Healthcare Staffing
11.2014 - 01.2017
  • Provided nursing care in school setting for medically fragile children ranging in ages 4-16 with various chronic long term medical conditions such as chronic respiratory illness, artificial airway management, seizure disorder, asthma, infantile syndrome, microcephaly, cerebral palsy, diabetes and various degrees of developmental delays etc
  • Assessed needs of child and provided skilled nursing care such as suctioning , administering respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, gastrostomy feeding via mickey button, fingerstick with coverage, diaper care etc.
  • Assessed child's condition for any deterioration and follow up as needed by providing nursing care or by alerting physician.
  • Attended to emergency situation with child and provided necessary emergency nursing care, calling 911 or other authorities as needed.
  • Worked as 1:1 , School, Trip and Transportation Nurse for medically fragile children.

UAS Intake RN

Centers Plan for Healthy Living
03.2013 - 04.2014
  • Worked as a Field Intake RN in Queens and Bronx as well as Brooklyn and Manhattan on an as needed basis
  • Performed home assessments of potential clients, explaining Plan's Goals and using UASNY assessment tool to determine eligibility of potential members
  • Conducted transfer calls to New York Medicaid Choice for qualified applicants , asserting and verifying clients information using New York Epaces
  • Completed enrollment documents, prepared individualized plan of care for each member and made needed recommendations towards continued management of patients
  • Completed necessary documentation and followed up as needed.

Medical Surgical RN

Goldwater Memorial Hospital
03.2007 - 09.2012
  • Worked as a medical /surgical nurse on a ventilator floor which housed 32 patients
  • Delivered efficient lifesaving care to patients debilitated by trauma, respiratory failure, heart disease, stroke, HIV and AIDS along with other comorbidities
  • Acquired strong experience caring for patients requiring ventilator assistance
  • Worked as charge nurse for 32 bed unit 2-3 times per week
  • Maintained smooth running of entire unit with very few emergency situations by possessing keen ear and eye for details, great nursing assessment skills, critical thinking skills as well as team work
  • Problem solved independently and advocated for patients as often as needed
  • Kept accurate record and quality control for all newly admitted, transferred, discharged and acutely ill patients and all others in care
  • Reported all incidences/occurrences in timely manner
  • Remained calm and in control during emergency situations in order to provide best care for patients
  • At other times worked with individual assignment of 9-11 patients per shift on average as medication and assessment nurse
  • Prepared and administered IV, IVPB, NGT, GT , PO, Subcutaneous and IM medications while observing great bedside manners for patients. Making them feel comfortable and at ease with their care. Treating patients with the respect and care they deserved made caring for patients easier and most rewarding
  • Comfortable and at ease administering professional services such as catherizations, tube feedings, suctioning, applying and changing dressings/ bandages, packings, colostomy and drainage bags, pressure ulcers and accurate documentation, IV line insertion and care, central line care
  • Provided direct patient care for dead or dying patient
  • Supervised, delegated and worked as a team member.

Critical Care RN

St . Johns's Episcopal Hospital
10.2006 - 02.2007
  • Completed Critical Care nursing training and orientation as well as independent RN assignment on critical nursing floor providing critically ill patients with nursing care as needed
  • Assessed patients and followed up with necessary critical care nursing protocols
  • Skills included blood transfusions, IV insertion, Phlebotomy, arterial blood sampling, EKG, assisting in various invasive procedures on nursing floor such as insertion of emergency tracheostomy , oropharangeal tube placement , nasogastric tube placement , endoscopy , colonoscopy, EEG, ECG, cardioversion, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pacemaker monitoring and external pacing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science Nursing -

Queensborough Community College

Skills

  • High level of autonomy
  • Team and detail oriented
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Patient advocate
  • Fast learner
  • Adept at prioritizing and managing deadlines

Timeline

RN Coordinator of Care

Enhabit Homecare Agency
02.2025 - 07.2025

RN Coordinator of Care - Contract Position

Amedisys Home Care Via KPG Agency
10.2022 - 03.2023

RN Care Coordinator - Home Care CHHA

Advent Health Home Care
07.2022 - 09.2022

RN Care Coordinator/Case Manager

Personal Touch Home Care Agency, CHHA
04.2018 - 05.2022

Home Care Assessment Nurse

Better Home Health Care Agency
11.2017 - 01.2018

School Nurse

Horizon Healthcare Staffing
11.2014 - 01.2017

UAS Intake RN

Centers Plan for Healthy Living
03.2013 - 04.2014

School Nurse

RCM Healthcare
01.2013 - 09.2017

Medical Surgical RN

Goldwater Memorial Hospital
03.2007 - 09.2012

Critical Care RN

St . Johns's Episcopal Hospital
10.2006 - 02.2007

Associate of Science Nursing -

Queensborough Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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