Driven Registered Nurse with 22 years of experience caring for patients within multiple settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Specializing in Quality Control and history of Management in addition to Staff Nursing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MD Office RN
Lahey Clinic
Ipswich, MA
06.2022 - Current
Monitored patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients with diverse needs.
Coordinated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Performed wound care and infection control according to established protocols.
Administered injections, vaccinations and intravenous therapy as prescribed by the physician.
Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments and medications administered.
Documented all relevant information for each patient encounter in the electronic medical record system.
Collaborated with other departments within the facility to provide comprehensive healthcare services.
Ordered laboratory tests as needed based upon diagnosis or symptoms reported by patients.
Responded quickly to medical emergencies within the office setting.
Clinical Documentation Specialist, RN
Mass General Brigham Home Care
North Andover, MA
06.2016 - Current
Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation.
Analyzed data from multiple sources including laboratory, radiology and pathology reports.
Identified discrepancies in documentation with providers and resolved inconsistencies in a timely manner.
Monitored compliance with regulatory standards for the Clinical Documentation Improvement program.
Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to clinical documentation improvement initiatives.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for improvement in clinical documentation processes.
Maintained current knowledge of ICD-10 coding requirements, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, DRG assignment criteria and CMS regulations.
Reviewed Oasis for accuracy and implemented changes with clinicians per proper guidelines.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Mass General Brigham Home Care
North Andover, MA
01.2012 - Current
Assessed patient's condition and determined the urgency of their needs.
Identified appropriate interventions based on assessment results.
Maintained accurate documentation of all triage encounters and treatments provided.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care plans for patients.
Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing care recommendations over the phone.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Hallmark Health Care Center
Malden, MA
01.2004 - 01.2010
Provided guidance and support to nursing staff members.
Created an environment that fosters professional development and patient care excellence.
Developed policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
Evaluated performance of nursing staff members through observation and chart reviews.
Conducted regular meetings with the nursing team to discuss new initiatives or changes in practice guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Weston, MA
06-2002
Skills
Patient Management
Electronic Health Records Management
Wound Care
Chronic Disease Management
Appointment Scheduling
Case Management
Diabetes Management
Nursing Staff Leadership
Data Collection
Medical Assessment
Care Planning
Direct Patient Care
Complex Problem-Solving
Compassion and Empathy
Team Coordination
Disease Management Programs
Accomplishments
Kenneth B Schwartz Caregiver of the Year nominee 2002
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