Julihanna Ruch
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical leadership, strong interpersonal and clinical skills. Works well with interdisciplinary team focusing on quality patient care and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Referral Services RN Lead
Partners In Care
01.2021 - Current
- Became department lead in Jan 2022.
- Efficiently processed hundreds of incoming referrals from multiple sources.
- Created department policies and procedures for every type of referral.
- Re-worked the transfer process for ease of completion.
- Created department orientation program for the administrative staff, as well as the nurses.
- Continually worked to modify department processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Successfully implemented Forcura and developed a process that works for the referral department.
- Worked closely with Hospice team to ensure quick admissions while prioritizing most critical patients first.
RN Support
Partners In Care
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked in a fast paced environment where quick decision making and action was often needed.
- Performed admissions for Hospice and Home Health patients while adhering to Medicare guidelines for both programs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, symptom management, disease process, and how to navigate anticipatory grief.
- Successfully collaborated with team of physicians, MSW, HCAs to provide the highest level of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
RN Staff Nurse
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Western Kentucky
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Cared for patients with ratio of 6:1.
- Performed admissions ensuring Medicare guidelines were met for GIP status.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, end of life signs/symptoms, Medicare Hospice benefit.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies to provide effective symptom management.
Hospice House Supervisor
Partners In Care
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Created policies and procedures for the unit to ensure proper education yearly on equipment within the IPU.
- Created the Palliative Sedation policy/procedure.
- Provided staffing oversight ensuring the highest standards of care.
- Performed staffing coverage for RN, HCA and housekeeping staff during periods of high census or for call ins.
- Collaborated with medical director when updating policies and GIP orders.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Adhered to budget guidelines.
- Worked closely with Hospice team to ensure quality patient care and support.
RN Staff Nurse IPU
Partners In Care
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Cared for patients with ratio of up to 6:1
- Performed admissions ensuring Medicare guidelines were met for GIP status.
- Educated patient and families on disease process, symptom management, the Medicare hospice benefit and helped navigate anticipatory grief.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, ensuring effective symptom management and emotional support.
Education
Nurse-Midwifery -
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
Murray, KY12.1993
Skills
- Critical thinker
- Proven leader
- Excellent clinical skills
- Highly organized
- Patient-centered team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative
- High level of integrity
Certification
CHPN 2023-2027
C-EFM 2010-2014
Timeline
Referral Services RN Lead
Partners In Care
01.2021 - Current
RN Support
Partners In Care
10.2018 - 01.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Western Kentucky
12.2017 - 09.2018
Hospice House Supervisor
Partners In Care
04.2014 - 07.2016
RN Staff Nurse IPU
Partners In Care
01.2013 - 04.2014
Nurse-Midwifery -
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
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