Over 15 years experience in the healthcare field in many different settings and roles. CPR/BLS, Experience in Acute Care, Medical Surgical, Case Management in Hospice and Home Health and office settings. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both oral and written. Self-starter, detail oriented, efficient and skilled in high-pressure situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager- Pool
Gulfside Healthcare Services
Zephryhills, FLORIDA
09.2019 - Current
Visiting patient's in home for care, assessments and evaluation of needs
Administering medications as ordered
Calling MD for additional or change of orders for changes in patient's condition
Educating patient and families on patient disease process, hospice policy's and patient care pertaining to patient's specific needs
Working in Inpatient setting also with up to 7 patients for acute care symptoms
Accessing and de-accessing central line ports, Administering IV medications and transfusions as ordered
Manage patient's wound care as ordered and assess wounds for possible further order needs
Confer with Interdisciplinary group on patient goals, and patients specific care
Charting through EMR system, including adding and removing care plans, and goals, comprehensive assessments, medication administration/ reconciliation, PIE notes, order changes, and many other charting tasks as required per patient specifics
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Home Health Registered Nurse II Telemonitor RN
Baycare Homecare
Tampa, FL
04.2018 - 12.2019
Monitor 75+ patient vital signs and weights daily
Call patients daily and alert coordinating staff of abnormal vital sign metrics
Coordinate with physicians, pharmacists, patient coordinating supervisors and other interdisciplinary group members on patient needs and facilitate changes in care as needed
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintain patient flow
Ensured safety and well-being of patients
Chart patient progress and or setbacks and report to interdisciplinary group members problems or concerns
Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gulfside Hospice
Zephryhills, FL
05.2016 - 03.2018
Manage care for up to 7 patients in hospice inpatient unit
Effectively supervise LPN’s and CNA’s on unit
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Delegated staff nurse duties
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Performed medication administration and monitoring for need of changes or possible reactions
Collaboration with interdisciplinary group on patients progression and needs
Assure patients and families have correct DME, medications and discharge instructions when transferring home or to facility
Registered Nurse Clinician I
Baycare St Josephs Hospital Main
Tampa, FL
05.2015 - 05.2016
Manage care for up to 7 patients on medical surgical unit
Effectively supervise and assist LPN’s and CNA’s on unit
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Performed medication administration and monitoring for need of changes or possible reactions
Collaboration with interdisciplinary group on patients progression and needs
Assure patients and families have correct DME, medications and discharge instructions when transferring home or to facility
Receive admission of patients and coordinate with MD for orders, care plan and goals of patient specific diagnosis
LPN/ Billing Appeals Specialist
Lifetime Family Urgent Care
Wesley Chapel, FL
04.2011 - 04.2015
Experienced inmost aspects in office, floated as needed to all areas
Main position included billing appeals and referrals, insurance verification and authorizations
Front/back office experience
Patient triage and intake
Injections, blood draw, EKG, assist Dr.'s with procedures, etc
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Obtained patient vital signs, and information on signs and symptoms of patients current and past conditions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Suncoast College Of Health
Bradenton, FL
2014
LPN Certification - Nursing
First Coast Technical College
St. Augustine, FL
12.2010
Skills
CPR/First Aid certified
Efficient and reliable team player
Home Health, Hospice and Palliative care experience
Proficient in patient evaluation, intervention and assessment
EMR charting and applications
High level of autonomy
Strong clinical judgment
Patient/family focused
Acute care/ Med Surge experience
Quick learner in all nursing aspects, and with computer applications