Javara Q. Foster
Monroeville,AL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in non-invasive and sterile procedures and ensuring high-quality patient care. Proven ability to maintain accurate documentation and adhere to compliance standards. Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes and support patient goals. Compassionate Hospice Case Manager skilled in developing personalized care plans and providing emotional support to patients and families during critical times.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Southern Care Hospice
Evergreen, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs and preferences.
- Educated families on end-of-life care and support options.
- Advocated for patients' rights and ensured quality of care standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and family members.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care when necessary.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used by nurses while making recommendations for improvement where necessary.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient wounds for appropriate care and treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on ostomy care and management techniques.
- Developed individualized continence management plans for diverse patient needs.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Progressive Home Care
Monroeville, AL
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Assessed patient health and documented changes in medical records.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant findings to healthcare providers.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards consistently.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving life threatening conditions or potential harm to the patient or others.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or end of life situations.
- Resolved issues in field by notifying professionals immediately to determine course of action.
- Instructed patients in proper self-care techniques such as medication administration or wound dressing changes.
- Developed a trusting relationship with each client through open communication while respecting cultural differences.
- Provided direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Identified problems related to patient's mental health issues such as depression or anxiety disorder and referred them for appropriate therapy services.
- Continually monitored changing needs of clients while adapting treatment plans accordingly.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols in order to prevent spread of disease within the community.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety of living environment for elderly or disabled clients.
- Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided home health aide care providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Provided education about resources available for long term management of chronic illnesses.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed and documented wound conditions for effective treatment planning.
- Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary for optimal recovery.
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
Registered Nurse
Southwest Alabama Behavioral Healthcare System
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Complete behavioral health assessments on patients referred for services regarding mental health conditions.
- Provide coping skills for patients and their caregivers dealing with diagnosis of mental health illness.
- Perform behavioral health teaching in conjunction with skilled medical care and assessment with each visit.
- Work in a collaborative effort with Physicians, Case Managers, Neurologist, and other interdisciplinary professionals as part of patients’ treatment team.
- Chart on patients each visit and transmit data in a timely manner using approved documentation system.
- Psychiatric nursing is unique to home health setting and has allowed opportunity to treat patient holistically, not just meet medical needs.
- Skills Used Perform nursing skills daily--including but not limited to performing general health assessments, collecting labs, and wound care.
- Able to manage the medication administration of trained medical assistants.
Nursing Student
Coastal Alabama Community College
Monroeville, AL
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Completed 156 Clinical Hours at Monroe County Hospital that consisted of med surg, surgery, and ICU.
- Completed 24 OB clinical hours at Springhill Medical Center.
- Completed 87 Med Surg Clinical hours at Springhill Medical Center.
- Completed 24 hours at Grove Hill Alabama's Mental Health Facility.
- Completed 135 clinical hours during the registered nurse critical care component of Nursing 211 at Monroe County Hospital’s ER and ICU.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Member of Nursing Honors Society’s ETA Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society for Associate Degree Nurses. Only 2 of 25 students in class received this honor. Membership is based on maintains a B average in nursing and prerequisite courses, along with exhibiting professionalism.
Precision Guided Munitions Specialist
United States Air Force
, USA
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Trained and mentored subordinates in munition procedures and policies.
- Troubleshot issues and diagnosed malfunctions in diverse systems, including hydraulic, electrical and propulsion.
- Led team of 10 personnel delivering exceptional service and support to aircraft operations.
- Managed more than $4.8 million in yearly purchases, including negotiating contracts, organizing supplies and disposing of excess materials.
- Repaired and stowed missiles and bombs equipment to prepare for flight missions.
- Observed all safety regulations when working in or near hazardous zones.
- Oversaw repair and maintenance, including electrical and environmental systems for various types of aircraft.
- Accurately completed all paperwork and documentation related to receiving and transfer of ammunition.
- Trained personnel on safe ammunition handling to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Handled inspection, inventory and issuance of ammunition, including large rockets to trained aircraft team.
Personnel Coordinator
United States Air Force Reserve
, USA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Cross-trained to cover other personnel staff duties to facilitate office management.
- Designed and implemented internal training for supervisors and other personnel.
- Oversaw monthly electronic processing to deliver appropriate paychecks and benefits to employees.
- Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Coastal Alabama Community College
Monroeville, AL05.2022
Skills
- Medication administration and monitoring for dysphagia
- Administering and managing intravenous medications
- Conflict resolution
- Patient observation
- Specimen collection
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient charting
- Therapeutic communication
- Mini-Mental Status Exams
- Interdisciplinary team communication
- Prior-Authorization experience
- Patient assistance programs for continuity of care
- End-of-life education
- Care coordination
- Patient assessments
- Medication management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health management education
- Safety regulation adherence
- Crisis response
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Trust building
- Oxygen therapy
- Cultural competency
- Pain control
- Home care management
- Clinical documentation
- Advanced care planning
- Holistic approach
- Bereavement support
- Hospice care management
- Nursing assessment
- Pain assessment
- Evidence-based care
- Family education
- Physician communication
- Medication administration
- Geriatric treatment
- Quality improvement
- Analytical skills
- Neurological care
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Southern Care Hospice
08.2024 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Progressive Home Care
05.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Southwest Alabama Behavioral Healthcare System
07.2022 - 05.2023
Nursing Student
Coastal Alabama Community College
08.2019 - 05.2022
Personnel Coordinator
United States Air Force Reserve
08.2019 - 05.2021
Precision Guided Munitions Specialist
United States Air Force
07.2015 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Coastal Alabama Community College