Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Treasure Coast Hospice
02.2021 - Current
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
RN Care Manager
Firstat Nursing Services Inc.
04.2016 - 02.2021
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Firstat Nursing Services Inc.
07.2010 - 04.2016
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bethesda Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 07.2010
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Bethesda Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - 05.2008
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.