Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Saint Clairsville, OH
01.2022 - Current
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
ADON
Meadows of Cadiz
Cadiz, Ohio
09.2020 - 12.2021
Make frequent rounds on nursing units, on all shifts, to assess performance of nursing staff and monitor the quality of care provided
Assist the Director of nursing in overall management of the nursing department and coordination with other disciplines to provide quality care to all residents
Recruiting, hiring and training clinical team members and for their performance management, evaluation and engagement , staff education, assist with scheduling
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
Administer medications and perform treatments per physicians orders
Nursing background
Nursing standards
Patient and family advocacy
Medication administration
Tracheostomy care
Intravenous therapy
Preventative health
Professional bedside manner
Foley catheters
Feeding pumps understanding
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Oxygen saturation standards
HIPAA education
Patient discharge
Feeding assistance
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Customer Service
Review nursing notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of nursing care being provided, that they reject residents response to care, and that such care is provided in accordance with residents wishes
RN/LPN
Cumberland Point Care
St. Clairsville, Ohio
10.2017 - 08.2020
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable
supplies
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient
symptoms
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures
to promote healthy intake and output as necessary
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, taking temperature and
blood pressure and dressing wounds
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Assistant Manager
Things Remembered
St. Clairsville, OH
12.2014 - 01.2017
Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer
service strategies
Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily
activities
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
Handled customer service by dealing with complaints, organizing stock and answering customer
questions
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of
consumer preferences
Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets
Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key
vacancies
Monitored employee performance and developed improvement plans
Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals which would add value to team while bringing wealth of
experience
Coached team on effective upselling and cross-selling methods
Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels
to meet customer needs.
STNA, Forest Hills Care Center
St. CLairsville, Ohio
10.2005 - 01.2010
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and
walking
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and
preparing assistive devices
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve
nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to
motivate patient
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of
infection
Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
Education
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse -
Belmont College
2019
LPN - undefined
Belmont College
2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Meadowbrook High School
2005
Skills
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Preventive Healthcare
Electronic Charting
Accurate Documentation
Symptom Management
Patient Examination
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Clear Patient Communication
Compassionate and Caring
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Intramuscular Injections
Pain Control
Nursing Plan Development
Pain Management Techniques
Emotional Support
Certification
Registered Nurse in Ohio, License number Expires 2021
BLS - Expires July 2022
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Precepted 120 hours in ER at EORH
Clinical Rotations
OB- Wheeling hospital- 34 hours
Pediatrics-Wheeling hospital-34 hours
Mental Health- Cambridge Behavioral Hospital- 34 hours
Geriatrics- Forest Hills Care Center- 34 hours
Med Surg- 3 West EORH-90 hours