Jennifer Hickok

• I develop and implement an individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
• Recognize and understand specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Establish and maintaine successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
• Teach family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, providing for a comfort based approach
• Offer emotional support to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.

* Educates family and patient on hospice philosophy and hospice comprehensive services.

*. Understand and apply local coverage determination guidelines criteria regarding terminal prognosis in the admission to hospice.

* Work directly with hospice medical director in reviewing medical records and determining current physical condition in determining eligibility for hospice.

* complete a thorough nursing assessment of patient and develop an initial treatment plan, modifying as appropriate with IDT focus.

• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.

• Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
• Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.