Jamie Andrews BSN, RN
Temple,TX
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Home Health Nurse remains calm and composed even in the most stressful environments. Smart and patient with exceptional talents in easing pain and discomfort while providing information appropriate for each pediatric patient's age level. Offering exemplary time management and clinical skills. Caring Home Health Nurse skillful in initiating plans of care, engaging patients in therapeutic activities and assessing patient needs. Dependable professional offering 15 years of experience rendering nursing services to homebound patients. Certified in use of LTV and Trilogy ventilator and CPR certification. First-rate communication, time management and recordkeeping abilities. Caring Home Health Nurse skillful in initiating plans of care, engaging patients in therapeutic activities and assessing patient needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse
Lakeway Home Health
Temple, Texas
09.2014 - Current
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Pediatric Case Manager-STAR Kids
United Health Care
Temple, Texas
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans and referrals.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Pediatric Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lakeway Home Health
Temple, Texas
01.2007 - 09.2014
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator
Southland Villa
Temple, Texas
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring 7 day books.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Collected, reviewed and analyzed data from diverse departments for therapy needs.
Clinical Licensed Vocational Nurse-Family Practice
Kings Daughters Clinic
Temple, Texas
05.2001 - 01.2003
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Used clinical software to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Treated patients by administering medication and assisting with various office procedures.
- Treated patients by administering medications and vaccines
- 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.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering pregnancy tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Completion of medical forms for job and school.
- Completed referrals for Managed Care Department and assured all documentation was included with referral.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, Texas
06.1998 - 05.2001
- Various positions include performed L&D/Recovery care and treatment. Internal Medicine Clinic-various duties. Dialysis Clinic-initiate and complete dialysis treatment for patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, Texas05.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, Texas05.1998
Skills
- Use and care of LTV and Trilogy ventilators
- Use and care of feeding pumps
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- KanTime Software
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control Procedures
Timeline
Pediatric Case Manager-STAR Kids
United Health Care
05.2018 - 02.2019
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse
Lakeway Home Health
09.2014 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lakeway Home Health
01.2007 - 09.2014
Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator
Southland Villa
01.2003 - 12.2006
Clinical Licensed Vocational Nurse-Family Practice
Kings Daughters Clinic
05.2001 - 01.2003
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.1998 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Temple College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Temple College
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