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Judy Bloink

Port Huron,MI

Summary

Accomplished RN with extensive experience in home care and hospice settings, notably with Visiting Nurse Association and Blue Water Hospice. Excelled in patient monitoring, chronic disease management, and compassionate communication, significantly enhancing patient wellness. Skilled in medication administration and interdisciplinary care coordination, achieving improved patient outcomes. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated RN brings 30-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.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

RN, Home Care

Visiting Nurse Association and Blue Water Hospice
06.2024 - Current
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
  • Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
  • Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Hospice CENA

Visiting Nurses Association and Blue Water Hospice
07.2013 - 06.2024
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science

St. Clair Community Collage
Port Huron, MI
05.2024

Skills

  • Family Education
  • Geriatric Care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Diabetes management
  • Compassionate communication
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Care Coordination
  • Hospice Care
  • Post-Surgical Care
  • Wound Care
  • Medication and IV administration

Timeline

RN, Home Care

Visiting Nurse Association and Blue Water Hospice
06.2024 - Current

Hospice CENA

Visiting Nurses Association and Blue Water Hospice
07.2013 - 06.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science

St. Clair Community Collage
Judy Bloink