JEANNIE RITZIUS
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Adaptable nursing professional of 15 years, skilled at responding to all types of routine and emergency situations. Delivers expert care for acute and chronic conditions. Excellent charting, medication administration and training abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice RNCM
Salus Hospice
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted in the management of end-of-life symptoms through the implementation of non-pharmacological interventions such as massage, guided imagery, or relaxation exercises.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Valleys Best Hospice
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintained detailed, accurate and fully compliant medical records including care plans and assessment notes
- Facilitated open communication between patients and healthcare team, discussing medications and terminal illness care to improve understanding
- Delivered comprehensive support for physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of each patient
Case Manager/ Peer Mentor
Amedisys
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Ensured that employees were guided effectively into their new roles
- Coordinated program referrals and community-based services
Clinical Supervisor
Graceland Hospice
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Stayed at forefront of medical and technical advances, evaluating options and integrating useful solutions
- Met coverage demands by establishing work schedules and assigning specific jobs
- Directed and conducted recruitment, hiring and training of personnel
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies and procedures to maximize safety, security and overall trust in organization and employees
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Remita Hospice DBA Bristol Hospice
02.2013 - 09.2018
- Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care option
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
Nurse Supervisor
Brookfield
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Handled staff concerns identified through personal meetings and routine rounds, developing targeted action plans to correct problems
- Accomplished nursing targets by developing ambitious personnel goals and strategizing individual improvement pathways
Floor Nurse
Tenet Hospital
06.2007 - 04.2012
- Assessed patient needs and evaluated ongoing progress to inform care management
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies
Education
Bachelors of Nursing - Nursings
Western Governors University
Millcreek, Utah01.2022
Skills
- Infection prevention
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Customer relations
- Ongoing Assessments
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse in State of California
- CERTIFIED IN HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
- Certified in Hospice Leadership and Advocate By NHPCO
Timeline
Hospice RNCM
Salus Hospice
01.2023 - 09.2024
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Valleys Best Hospice
09.2021 - 12.2023
Case Manager/ Peer Mentor
Amedisys
10.2019 - 08.2021
Clinical Supervisor
Graceland Hospice
09.2018 - 08.2020
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Remita Hospice DBA Bristol Hospice
02.2013 - 09.2018
Nurse Supervisor
Brookfield
04.2012 - 03.2013
Floor Nurse
Tenet Hospital
06.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelors of Nursing - Nursings
Western Governors University
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