Jennifer Golowski
Kutztown,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Admissions nurse, with 20+ years of nursing experience, offering professionalism and strong collaboration skills. Ready for a new position involved in supporting patients/families and ensuring quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Clinical Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage of clinical services.
- Provided direct oversight, coaching, and mentoring to nursing staff on shift.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff members to review goals and objectives.
- Participated in the recruitment process by interviewing candidates for open positions.
Hospice RN Admissions Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Assessed patient health, managed symptoms and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, medications and comfort measures.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Performed physical examinations and assessed patients' medical history
Hospice RN Admissions Nurse
Family Pillars
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, medications and symptom control.
Hospice RN Case Manager/Hospice Admissions Nurse
Compassionate Care Hospice
Bethlehem, PA
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Life choice Hospice
Hamburg, Pennsylvania
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Visited patients in their homes or other settings to provide skilled nursing assessments and treatments as appropriate.
Hospice on Call
Heartland Hospice
Reading, Pennsylvania
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Symptom management
- Medication and end of life education
Education
Associates in Nursing - RN
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PASkills
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Scheduling Coordination
- Effective Communication
- Case Management
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Development
Timeline
Nurse Clinical Manager
Amedisys Hospice
08.2023 - Current
Hospice RN Admissions Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
09.2021 - 08.2023
Hospice RN Admissions Nurse
Family Pillars
01.2019 - 09.2021
Hospice RN Case Manager/Hospice Admissions Nurse
Compassionate Care Hospice
01.2016 - 12.2018
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Life choice Hospice
09.2012 - 01.2016
Hospice on Call
Heartland Hospice
11.2009 - 08.2012
Associates in Nursing - RN
Northampton Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Widener University