Jacqueline Torma
Delaware,OH
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Registered Nurse with expertise in patient management, chronic disease management, and care coordination. Committed to enhancing patient education and advocating for individual needs to improve health outcomes and promote independence.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Sun Home Health
Delaware, OH
01.2010 - Current
- Delivered patient care and education to enhance health outcomes and promote independence.
- Assessed patient conditions, developing individualized care plans based on clinical evaluations.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in home health protocols and patient management techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, ensuring timely interventions for optimal patient safety.
- Advocated for patients' needs, facilitating access to community resources and support services.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
Registered Nurse
Dr Sivaram Kollengode
Cambridge, OH
01.2002 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kenton, OH
09.1996 - 06.2002
- Administered emergency interventions for critical patients, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered treatment plans in high-stress environments.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in triage and patient assessment techniques.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and departmental efficiency.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
05.1988 - 05.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05-1979
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- Diabetes management
- Home care
- Chronic disease management
- Fall prevention
- Wound care management
- Recording vital signs
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication review
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic health records
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Wound care
- CPR certification
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- LPN oversight
- Home health services
- Regulatory compliance
- Care coordination
- Electronic medical records
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Sun Home Health
01.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dr Sivaram Kollengode
01.2002 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hardin Memorial Hospital
09.1996 - 06.2002
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Methodist Hospital
05.1988 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Incarnate Word