Dedicated Hospice Nurse with with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes through personalized care plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in pain management, symptom relief, using electronic health records to provide end-of-life care and emotional support to patients and families in both inpatient, assisted living, and home settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Oakwood Village
Madison, WI
02.2025 - Current
Supervised nursing staff, fostering an environment of high-quality patient care.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Trained and mentored new nurses on best practices and protocols.
Coordinated communication among physicians and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.
Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to support patient needs.
Registered Nurse Hospice and Home Health
Oakwood Preferred Services
Madison, WI
05.2024 - 02.2025
Delivered emotional support counseling to patients navigating chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, grief, and mental health challenges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations.
Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, drainage system management, and suture/staple removal.
Instructed patients and families on disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care for improved health outcomes.
Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records accurately and timely.
Conducted chart audits to verify accuracy and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
Registered Nurse
Agrace Hospice
Fitchburg, WI
09.2022 - 05.2024
Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications to treat patients' conditions and alleviate symptoms.
Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
Developed nursing care plans based on diagnoses, desired outcomes, and evidence-based practices.
Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
Dressed, cleaned, and redressed patients' wounds to promote recovery.
Provided emotional support and counseling to patients coping with chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, grief, stress, anxiety, and depression.
Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records accurately and timely.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Agrace Hospice
Fitchburg, Wisconsin
02.2022 - 08.2022
Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, ensuring timely response to changes in health status.
Observed patient conditions and communicated critical issues to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
Prioritized and managed tasks during shifts, ensuring efficient workflow and patient care.
Senior Caregiver
Agrace Adult Day Center
Madison, WI
01.2021 - 02.2022
Assisted clients with cognitive decline in daily activities to promote independence and quality of life.
Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
Administered basic treatments and OTC medications to meet client needs.
Caregiver
Heritage Senior Living
Monona, WI
01.2020 - 12.2020
Provided personalized care to enhance patients' comfort and dignity.
Communicated changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
Documented patient care using medical software to maintain accurate health records.