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Overview
Work History
Education
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Honorsandachievements
References
Volunteer Experience
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KARIN GOLDMAN

Delray Beach,Florida

Summary

Compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse with 28 years of nursing experience, recently as a Nurse Care Manager with Advocare. My primary field of practice has been with the Geriatric population, including in Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care (including with Veterans and Holocaust Survivors), Telephonic Disease Management, Director of Staff Development, Assistant Director of Nursing, Instructor of Certified Nursing Assistant classes, Educator on Survey Preparedness, Chair of Infection Control, Quality Assurance and Safety Committees. As a Medical Assistant prior to nursing, I was a Tech at a Boston Psychiatric Hospital, St. Elizabeth’s, an MA in Physicians’ offices, (Internal Medicine, Surgery and Urgent Care) and at a University Health Care Clinic.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

RN HOME HEALTH VISITS - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

01.1998 - Current
  • Initial and Recertification Assessments, Insurance Screenings, Wound Care, Client education, Medication Management, Supervision of Caregivers and Client Advocacy

NURSE CARE MANAGER

ADVOCARE
Delray Beach, FL
12.2020 - 02.2024
  • Providing Advocacy for Clients with families who often live out of state or are unable to meet the Client’s needs, which can be primarily medical, to social and companionship, being available for phone calls night and day, making routine and emergency home visits, providing transportation and accompaniment to healthcare appointments, performing Medication Management, communicating details to families in timely manner, supervising caregivers, taking call, purchasing food, clothing, and other immediate supplies if necessary, accompanying to hospital, ER or other emergent locations 24/7, advocating for Client’s needs and functioning as “the eyes and ears” for the family.

RN, NURSE REGISTRY

POTTER NURSING SERVICES
Boca Raton, Florida
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Admission and Re-certification Assessments, Medication Management, Wellness Education, Home Health Aide Supervisory Visits
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
  • Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return to hospitalization.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
  • Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision-making processes.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

HOME HEALTH CARE

BRIGHT STAR NURSING
Lake Worth, Florida
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Home Health Visits

RN/ADON, HOME HEALTH CARE

BLUESTONE HEALTH CARE
West Palm Beach, Florida
01.2017 - 10.2018
  • Private and Insurance assessments, wound care, disease management

RN WELLNESS NURSE, Independent Living Facility

SINAI RESIDENCES
Boca Raton, Florida
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Provide Aid and respond to Emergency situations at Independent Living Facility

MEDICARE SKILLED NURSING

REAL SOLUTIONS HOME HEALTH CARE
Delray Beach, Florida
07.2012 - 04.2015
  • Skilled nursing duties for Medicare clients: Assessments, Re-certifications, Wound Care, Disease Management Education, Supervisory Visits, Oasis documentation with Kinser.

STAFF RN

DARCY HALL OF LIFE
West Palm Beach, Florida
11.2008 - 10.2010
  • Managed care for 20-30 clients per shift, including medication administration, treatments, wound care, IV therapy, client education
  • Utilized strong assessment skills and accurately documented all aspects of care.

CLINICAL NURSE CONSULTANT

LIFE MASTERS SUPPORTED SELF CARE Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
05.2004 - 10.2008
  • Telephonic Disease Management Education
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate participants to make outstanding lifestyle changes in diet, exercise and treatment compliance, resulting in weight loss, improved labs, overall well-being
  • Achieved goals: lowering medical costs by preventing exacerbations and excessive doctor, ER /hospital visits.

DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

MISSION MANOR HEALTH CARE AND REHAB CENTER
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Staff Education, In-services, New Employee Orientation, CNA Training, Director of Infection control, Safety Management and Quality Improvement teams, maintained employee records for CPR, licensure, obtained fingerprints of new employees, assisted Director of Nursing with scheduling, hiring, and substituted in her absence.

Education

Associates of Science Nursing Degree -

Central New Mexico College
Albuquerque, NM
05.1996

EMT training -

University of New Mexico

Word of Faith Leadership and Bible Institute
Dallas, Texas

Medical Assisting -

ITT Technical Institute
Boston, Massachusetts

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Quality Improvement

Geriatric Care

  • Discharge Planning
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Planning
  • Case Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Diabetes management
  • Infectious disease control
  • Staff Supervision
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Medication Distribution
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Long-Term Care
  • Disease management programs
  • Basic Life Support

Honorsandachievements

  • Graduated Second in Class, GPA 3.9
  • Recipient of Outstanding Nursing Student Award
  • Secretary of Nursing Student Council
  • Vice President Honor Roll
  • Phi Theta Kappa member

References

References available upon request.

Volunteer Experience

  • Facility for mentally challenged children – at age 16
  • Emergency room “Candy-Striper”- at age 19
  • Crisis Counselor on “Number Nine Hotline” – at age 20
  • Nursing Home Visits and singing -1980’s
  • Visits to jails and prisons – 1980’s
  • Nursing Home Worship Services - 2024

Timeline

NURSE CARE MANAGER

ADVOCARE
12.2020 - 02.2024

HOME HEALTH CARE

BRIGHT STAR NURSING
03.2018 - 04.2020

RN, NURSE REGISTRY

POTTER NURSING SERVICES
01.2018 - 01.2023

RN/ADON, HOME HEALTH CARE

BLUESTONE HEALTH CARE
01.2017 - 10.2018

RN WELLNESS NURSE, Independent Living Facility

SINAI RESIDENCES
01.2016 - 08.2016

MEDICARE SKILLED NURSING

REAL SOLUTIONS HOME HEALTH CARE
07.2012 - 04.2015

STAFF RN

DARCY HALL OF LIFE
11.2008 - 10.2010

CLINICAL NURSE CONSULTANT

LIFE MASTERS SUPPORTED SELF CARE Inc.
05.2004 - 10.2008

RN HOME HEALTH VISITS - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

01.1998 - Current

DIRECTOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

MISSION MANOR HEALTH CARE AND REHAB CENTER
01.1997 - 01.2001

Associates of Science Nursing Degree -

Central New Mexico College

EMT training -

University of New Mexico

Word of Faith Leadership and Bible Institute

Medical Assisting -

ITT Technical Institute

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