Katherine Gallo
Sussex,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Home Care Coordinator and Field Nurse with a proven track record at Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern NJ, adept in patient care assessment and healthcare systems navigation. Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and ethics, ensuring patient advocacy and compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Skilled in multidisciplinary team collaboration, significantly enhancing patient care delivery.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Coordinator
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern NJ
2017.02 - Current
- Obtaining and coordinating all aspects of a home care or hospice referral from initiation to completion.
- Reviewing and assessing clinical and insurance information to ensure patient meets all criteria for home care or hospice.
- Meeting with patients to discuss care needs, goals of care, and the range of services provided by the agency.
- Conferencing with other health care professionals regarding patient's care needs to ensure appropriate services are delivered in a timely manner.
- Obtaining physician orders for treatment.
- Related duties as outlined by managers including site visits to obtain signed physician orders, and community outreach.
- Maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with agency protocols and procedures.
Field Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern NJ
2000.03 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Performed nursing tasks, such as wound care, foley catheterizations, and other related nursing interventions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bergen Pines School of Practical Nursing
Paramus, NJ09.1983
Skills
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Home Care Regulations Understanding
- Patient Care Assessment
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Healthcare systems navigation
- Patient Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Epic Systems
Timeline
Home Care Coordinator
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern NJ
2017.02 - Current
Field Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association Of Northern NJ
2000.03 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bergen Pines School of Practical Nursing
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