Jolinda Markel
Cambridge,OH
Summary
Accomplished Community Registered Nurse at Allwell Behavioral Health for last twenty two years, adept in medication management, coordination of healthcare, education on preventative healthcare, and compassionate patient care. Leveraged independent, critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes, safety in their homes, and assisting clients in staying in their own homes while having there medical and mental healthcare needs met. Also collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve care coordination. Successfully trained new staff, boosting team efficiency by 20%. Proficient in EMR/EHR systems and committed to quality improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Registered Nurse
Allwell Behavioral Health
09.2003 - Current
- Provided basic nursing care, including monitoring vital signs and monitoring of medication compliance, also provided ongoing education to clients to ensure optimal level of understanding of correct dosing, correct medication and correct times for taking medications. Provided routine monitoring and education to improve understanding of their level of healthcare, and when it is appropriate to utilize routine Dr appointments, vs emergent care.
- Supported healthcare team in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care while linking clients to appropriate needed physical and mental healthcare,
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies during Dr visits, and my home visits to ensure client understanding.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating strong communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical knowledge and skills development.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms and client’s desired goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies during consultations.
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning under supervision.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH06.1999
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
Cambridge, OH06.1989
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Dementia care
- Home safety evaluation
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Care coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Home care management
- Clinical assessment
- Community resources
- Case evaluation
- Case management
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Training staff
- Documentation
- Accurate documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Preventive healthcare
- CPR/AED
- Diet and nutrition
- EMR / EHR
- Preventive health
- Delegation and motivation
- Clear patient communication
- Infection control
- Treatment plan modification
- Routine examinations
- Community program referrals
- Medical supply management
- Specialized healthcare referrals
- Diabetes management
- Test interpretations
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- First aid
- Family planning services education
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Well visit procedures
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization (PEARS)
- Insulin medication assistance
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Diagnostic test ordering
- Monitoring vital signs
- Medical recordkeeping
- Healthcare personnel supervision
- Collecting vitals
- Patient care oversight
- Vitals monitoring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Medication management
- Utilization review
Community nurse team lead
After many years of being a community nurse maintaining a diverse group of mental health clients, was promoted to community nurse team lead where I supervised 6 other registered nurses in six different counties. Well maintaining my regular caseload. And assisting in training, hiring, firing, continued education, and problem resolution.
Timeline
Community Registered Nurse
Allwell Behavioral Health
09.2003 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
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