Jacqueline Rice-Rogers
Registered Nurse
Toms River NJ,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Brings 37 year record in the field.
Self- motivated Quality Assurance and Clinical document Specialist. Requires little oversight.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance RN
Constellation Home Care
Orange, CT
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient care to ensure quality standards were being met.
- Ensured that medical staff was adhering to established protocols and procedures related to patient safety and quality assurance.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities and reported any discrepancies to the supervisor.
- Developed and implemented best practices for providing quality care to patients in accordance with applicable regulations.
RN Case Manager- Hospice
Constellation Home Care
Orange, CT
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided direct patient care and management of acute medical issues in a timely manner.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Conducted home visits to assess the physical and mental condition of assigned patients.
Admissions RN
VITAS Healthcare
Norwalk, CT
10.2013 - 01.2020
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments, treatments, and medications.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Assessed patients' health conditions by reviewing medical histories, administering diagnostic tests, and interpreting results.
- Monitored patients' progress and responded to changes in condition or reaction to treatment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using Electronic Medical Record system.
MDS Coordinator
Norwegian Christian Home and Heath Center
Brooklyn, NY
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality assurance programs related to MDS completion.
Nurse Unit Manager
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center
Brooklyn, NY
10.2005 - 10.2008
- Managed employee relations activities such as performance appraisals and corrective action plans when needed.
- Facilitated communication between staff members through meetings or one-on-one interactions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to assess patient outcomes and develop treatment plans.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately in a timely manner according to facility policy.
- Educated nursing staff on changes in protocols or practices based on current evidence-based research.
- Investigated any incidents reported within the unit promptly according to established guidelines.
- Resolved conflicts among team members or between departments in a diplomatic manner.
- Prepared reports summarizing data from patient charts regarding diagnosis, treatments administered.
- Attended conferences or workshops related to nursing management topics for continuing education purposes.
- Assessed and evaluated patient care needs, developed plans of care, and implemented nursing interventions.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Coordinated the daily operations of the unit, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting and resource management.
- Provided leadership by setting standards for professional practice and role modeling behaviors.
- Collaborated with physicians, other healthcare professionals, patients, families and community resources to meet individualized patient needs.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards related to patient safety and clinical practice guidelines.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Managed performance of 20-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Nurse Unit Manager
Silver Lake Specialized health center
Staten Island, NY
10.2002 - 10.2005
RN Supervisor
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
Staten Island, NY
06.1999 - 10.2002
Staff Nurse
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
Staten Island, NY
07.1987 - 06.1999
Staff Nurse
Newark Beth Israel Hospital
Newark, NJ
04.1986 - 05.1987
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY01.1986
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Data Collection
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Wound Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Assessment
- Chart Updating
- Electronic Health Records Management
- ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Discharging
- Family and Patient Support
- Coordinating Referrals
- Medication Distribution
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Intake and Discharge
- Managing Deadlines
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- SBAR Communication
- Evaluations
- Patient Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Care Planning
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Quality Assurance RN
Constellation Home Care
10.2020 - 08.2023
RN Case Manager- Hospice
Constellation Home Care
02.2020 - 10.2020
Admissions RN
VITAS Healthcare
10.2013 - 01.2020
MDS Coordinator
Norwegian Christian Home and Heath Center
10.2008 - 07.2013
Nurse Unit Manager
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center
10.2005 - 10.2008
Nurse Unit Manager
Silver Lake Specialized health center
10.2002 - 10.2005
RN Supervisor
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
06.1999 - 10.2002
Staff Nurse
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
07.1987 - 06.1999
Staff Nurse
Newark Beth Israel Hospital
04.1986 - 05.1987
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The College of Staten Island
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