Empathetic Registered Nurse promoting over 5 years of expertise in healthcare industry. Knowledgeable in at-home and inpatient settings. Successful background providing compassionate, quality palliative care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Medical Services Of America
08.2023 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Prisma Health
07.2023 - 08.2023
Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
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Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Nursing Student Practicum (Intensive Care Unit)
Prisma Health
01.2023 - 03.2023
Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to effectively address each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nursing Student
University Of South Carolina, At Spartanburg
08.2019 - 05.2023
Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to effectively address each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment planning.
Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
Facilitated efficient discharge planning with thorough preparation of documentation, medication education, and follow-up appointments for patients.
Promoted a culture of learning within the clinical setting by sharing knowledge gained from educational experiences with peers and mentors.
Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased efficiency in the workplace.
Maintained accurate medical records through diligent documentation of vital signs, interventions performed, and any changes in patient condition or behavior.
Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
Developed strong organizational skills through careful management of multiple patient assignments and competing priorities during clinical rotations.
Participated in patient care conferences, contributing valuable insight and advocating for the needs of individual patients.
Applied evidence-based practices when providing nursing care to ensure that interventions were grounded in current research and best practice guidelines.
Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
Inputted accurate patient data on computer healthcare system to enable tracking history standardize process.
Administered CPR to patients to promptly respond to emergency cases and required medical attention.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
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.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Services Of America
01.2021 - 03.2023
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for hospice patients through diligent housekeeping tasks.
Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical intervention when necessary.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding while preserving their autonomy whenever possible.
Offered companionship and emotional support to both patients and families, fostering positive relationships during difficult times.
Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records, ensuring thorough communication between all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care.
Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling availability by working evenings, weekends, holidays as needed to accommodate changing staffing requirements at various hospice facilities within the region.
Supported grieving family members following a loved one''s passing by offering emotional support and connecting them with additional resources.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for providing hospice care, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summit Hills Retirement Community
09.2019 - 01.2020
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
01.2020 - 01.2021
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Provided companionship for patient.
Took patient to appointments
Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
03.2019 - 08.2019
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Left due to being accepted into Nursing School and moving cities.
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