Compassionate and hardworking nursing professional bringing 11 years of experience delivering exceptional care to wound and ostomy patients. Highly knowledgeable about the home health population and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient and staff needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 2 RN, BSN, CWOCN
MyMichigan Medical Home Health Services
08.2022 - Current
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Developed wound care policies and procedures to ensure cost-effective, evidence based patient care
Organized wound dressing formularies and established contracts through suppliers for the best outcome of the agency
Prepared patient care reports, medical necessity forms, and incident reports to document shift details and enter in database.
Collaborated closely with upper management to drive strategy through development and implementation of new processes.
Registered Nurse Home Health Triage
MyMichigan Home Health Services
05.2012 - 08.2022
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery with focus on chronic disease management such as CHF, COPD, DM2 and CKD
Delivered medications via enteral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Strong working knowledge of documenting with Epic, completing OASIS forms and Simitree reviews
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
10.2011 - 05.2012
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Changed out tracheostomies and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Managed care for cardiac post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Served on the rapid response team to quickly orchestrate skilled medical care.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
CWOCN -
Web WOC Education Program
Online
02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2012
Skills
Wound and Ostomy Care
Tracheostomy Care
Intravenous Therapy
Triaging Patients
Strong Clinical Judgment
Wound and Ostomy Care
Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Team Leadership
Contract Development and Management
Project Management
Policy Development
Employee Training
Budgeting and Cost Control
Community Service
Director and Founder of Beaverton Kids Club - children's ministry program that serves over 60 kids in a rural area, directs 35 volunteers monthly at events
Little League Board Member - Communications Director & Fundraiser Coordinator - handles all communications for the organizations including website and social media, plans and coordinates sponsorships and fundraising campaigns for over 150 little leaguer annually
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Level 2 RN, BSN, CWOCN
MyMichigan Medical Home Health Services
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Home Health Triage
MyMichigan Home Health Services
05.2012 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
10.2011 - 05.2012
CWOCN -
Web WOC Education Program
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
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