Hollie N Medina
Cheyenne
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy. I love being a nurse! Started in housekeeping and have worked as a CNA, LPN, and finally RN! I have worked in assisted living , independent living , long term care and skilled/rehab facilities. I am currently a nurse manager for 3 units. Now I am starting my BSN online and am looking for a new position to use my skills!
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Unit Manager
Life Care Centers of America
Cheyenne
12.2020 - Current
- Managed a team of 12 nurses and support staff, overseeing daily operations and ensuring high-quality patient care
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients
- Monitored patient outcomes and made necessary adjustments to treatment plans to ensure optimal results
- Oversaw the scheduling of nursing staff, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime expenses
- Led regular staff meetings to communicate updates on policies, procedures, and best practices in nursing care
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits of documentation, medication administration processes, and infection control protocols
- Collaborated with the education department to provide ongoing training programs for nursing staff on topics such as wound care management or medication safety
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines within the unit to improve patient outcomes and promote quality improvement initiatives
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate patient care plans effectively
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families through effective communication strategies during difficult times or decision-making processes
- Increased employee engagement by implementing recognition programs such as 'Nurse of the Month' awards based on peer nominations
- Reduced nurse turnover rate by 50% through implementing retention strategies including mentorship programs
- Streamlined workflow processes by introducing electronic health record (EHR) system resulting in improved accuracy of documentation
- Implemented infection control measures resulting in a reduction in hospital-acquired infections within the unit
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive orientation program for new nursing staff, ensuring smooth integration into the unit
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based practice guidelines for specific patient populations such as post-operative care or chronic disease management
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements including Joint Commission standards and state licensing regulations
Registered Nurse, Physician's Nurse
Life Care Center
Cheyenne
01.2012 - Current
- Morning Stand Up
- Daily rounds for the physicians.
- Referrals
- Discharge scripts, narc renewal, and writing orders for physicians.
- Print daily labs for physicians.
- Physician Visit Audits
- Track daily visits for physicians.
- Attend all facility meetings and report back to MD.
- Communicates with hospital and specialty providers.
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced office setting, ensuring the highest level of quality and safety
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' health status and documented findings accurately
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, including wound care and suture removal
- Managed patient flow efficiently to minimize wait times and ensure timely appointments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated electronic health records (EHR) regularly
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries, addressing concerns or escalating issues as necessary
- Coordinated referrals to specialists based on patients' needs and ensured seamless transitions of care
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases within the office environment
- Supported physicians during examinations by preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and providing patient comfort measures
- Conducted pre-visit screenings such as taking vital signs, reviewing medical history forms, and updating medication lists
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to privacy laws (HIPAA), infection control protocols (OSHA), etc
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing and patient counseling
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, medications, and vaccines, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times
Licensed Practical Nurse
Print daily labs
Cheyenne
01.2012 - Current
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Charting
- Ordering Meds
Licensed Practical Nurse, Physicians' Nurse
Life Care Center
Cheyenne
01.2012 - Current
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Charting
- Ordering Meds
- Acute Care and Rehab Care
- Charge Nurse Duties
- Writing orders
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Health and Welfare, State of Idaho
Blackfoot
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Medication Administration
- Charting
- Wound Care
- MDS Assessments
- Care plans
- Observing and recording pts outcomes, behaviors, and incidents.
- Writing orders
- Acute Care, Rehab, Long-term care.
- Charge Nurse Duties
Certified Nurses Aid
Idaho State Veterans Home
Pocatello
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Direct Patient Care
- Transferring Residents
- Assisting with activities of daily living
- Charting, multi-tasking
Accounts Manager
Citigroup
Meridian
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managing customers credit card accounts
- Multi-tasking
- Handling multiple phone lines
- Inbound calls
Custodial Lead Worker
State Hospital South
Blackfoot
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Inventory control
- General cleaning of assigned buildings.
- Supervise Custodial Crew
Admissions Clerk
United Medical Center
Cheyenne
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Admitting patients to the ER, and into the hospital.
- Skilled in working with insurance, entering insurance information into the computer.
- Familiar and able to handle a very fast paced environment, working well and accurately under pressure.
- Ability to handle all different types of personalities, and being developed enough to handle and assess the situation as smoothly as possible.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pocatello Care and Rehab
Pocatello
01.2011
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Charting
- Wound Care
- MDS Assessments
- QuickCare MDS training
- Observing and recording pts outcomes, behaviors, and incidents.
- Writing orders
MDS Coordinator Assistant
Pocatello Care and Rehab
Pocatello
01.2011
- Point Click Care
- MDS Assessments'
- Updating Care Plans per Diagnosis, New Orders, and ECT.
- MDS Assessment Interviews Pain/BIMS/AIMS/Restraints/Elopement/ADL's
- Capturing the patient as a whole to maximize reimbursement.
Education
Laramie County Community College
01.2020
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID01.2010
Idaho State University
01.2009
Idaho State University, College of Technology
01.2001
High School Diploma -
Blackfoot High School
Blackfoot, ID01.1999
Skills
- MDS
- EMR Systems
- Epic training
- Nurse Management/CNA management
- Staff training
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Discharge planning
- Geriatric care
- Discharge coordination
- Patient management
- Evaluations
- Intake and discharge
- Family and patient support
- Infection Control Training
- IDT meetings/trainings
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- AED Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
Nursing Licenses
RN
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
RN Unit Manager
Life Care Centers of America
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Physician's Nurse
Life Care Center
01.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Print daily labs
01.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Physicians' Nurse
Life Care Center
01.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Health and Welfare, State of Idaho
01.2011 - 01.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pocatello Care and Rehab
01.2011
MDS Coordinator Assistant
Pocatello Care and Rehab
01.2011
Certified Nurses Aid
Idaho State Veterans Home
01.2007 - 01.2009
Accounts Manager
Citigroup
01.2004 - 01.2006
Custodial Lead Worker
State Hospital South
01.2003 - 01.2004
Admissions Clerk
United Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2003
Laramie County Community College
College of Southern Idaho
Idaho State University
Idaho State University, College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Blackfoot High School