Helen Harp

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• ICD 10 coding, chart auditing, following up on claims and any additional information needed.
• Ordering all needed supplies for department.
• Maintaining accuracy and efficiency in documentation.
• HIPPA compliancy.
• Scheduling appointments, follow-ups, and referrals to specialists.

• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• EMR documentation in a timely manner.
• ICD 10m coding for all services provided.
• Education to patients regarding plan of care, treatments, scheduling of appointments and referrals needed to specialists.
• Ordering supplies needed for patients treatments, having them shipped to patients homes for nurses to use when there.
• Calling and collaborating with physicians on patients care, treatment regimens, and any changes that may need addressed.

• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting/ tracking EKG, identifying irregular readings and medical tests that were needed upon changes in patients' condition and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and importance of following Dr.'s orders.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Worked independently when needed to file claims processing, ICD 10 code billing, chart auditing, case management.
• Collaborating with physicians on evidence based testing/diagnosis needed for patients for insurance approval.
• BWC claims, working along side with Sedgwick MCO to obtain referrals, approvals, and success in medical claim payments.

• Managed 50 ambulatory surgeries daily with physicians. Prepping for surgeries and providing post operative care.
• Discussing/educating discharge instructions with patient and families who were involved in patients' post-surgery care.
• Rehabilitation Center with patient care during recovery and set up home needs upon discharge.

ER, ICU, Telemetry, Cath Lab, Surgery, Nursing Supervisor over entire hospital. Evaluating, caring for patients, following physicians orders, preparing patients for care and discharge follow up care. Educating patients and families on diagnosis and making sure they have all resources as needed prior to discharge.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy by 99% during busy shifts.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices by 100%.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of 75 nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.