Joie Flores
Alamogordo,NM
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Nurse from Private Care, adept in HIPAA Compliance and providing compassionate care, significantly enhanced patient recovery rates. Skilled in coordinating comprehensive care plans and fostering strong patient and family relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and positive outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in improving nursing satisfaction and morale, contributing to a culture of excellence in patient care. Dedicated , Joie brings 11-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Private Care
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital discharge to home-based care by coordinating necessary resources and support systems.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families by acting as a liaison for all parties involved in the care process.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses, alleviating stress and promoting optimal wellness.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and wound care.
- Supported patients'' mental and emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication during difficult periods of illness or recovery.
- Optimized patient comfort by addressing individual physical, emotional, spiritual needs during end-of-life care.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
NMSUA
Alamogordo, NMSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Housekeeping
- Patient transportation
- Physician Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Home safety evaluation
- Recording vital signs
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- End of life care
- Meal Preparation
- Family Support
- Geriatric Care
- Behavioral health support
- Physical therapy assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Home care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Examination
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Documentation
- Collecting vitals
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient consultation
- Routine Examinations
- Preventive health
- Training staff
- Vitals monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Diet and Nutrition
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Education
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Private Care
01.2013 - 01.2023
NMSUA