Nolay Freeman
BROOKLYN PARK,MN
Summary
Seeking Nurse Practitioner position. Completed 560 hours of clinical experience and has 13 years of professional experience working as an administrator, long term care, Hospice & Palliative care. Compassionate professional with background as Director of Hospice. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and quality assurance within palliative care settings. Known for fostering empathetic patient-centered environments while implementing innovative processes to improve efficiency and service delivery. Previously made significant impact by enhancing hospice operations and improving end-of-life care standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Hospice & Palliative Care
Saint Therese at St. Odilia Hospice & Palliative Care
Shoreview, MN
02.2013 - Current
- Lead and manage the hospice and palliative care team
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Oversee the delivery of hospice and palliative care services
- Ensure individualized care plans for patients
- Lead quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently
- Prepare reports on program performance and patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Allina Hospice
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine hospice eligibility and care needs
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Adjust care plans as needed based on patient condition and family input
- Provide comfort measures to ensure patient dignity and quality of life
- Educate patients and families about the hospice process, disease progression, and care techniques
- Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and their families
- Assist families with decision-making and end-of-life planning
- Work closely with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Saint Therese at St. Odilia Hospice & Palliative Care
Shoreview, MN
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and healthcare regulations
- Assisted in developing and implementing nursing care plans
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
- Managed staffing schedules, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions
- Conducted staff training and development programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
- Monitored patient outcomes and implemented strategies to improve care delivery.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program-(DNP-NP) -
University of St. Catherine
MN12.2023
BSN -
University of Minnesota
05.2010
Skills
- Lead and manage
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Oversee the delivery of hospice and palliative care services
- Ensure individualized care plans for patients
- Lead quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently
- Prepare reports on program performance and patient outcomes
- Supervised nursing staff
- Assisted in developing and implementing nursing care plans
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
- Managed staffing schedules, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions
- Conducted staff training and development programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
- Monitored patient outcomes and implemented strategies to improve care delivery
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine hospice eligibility and care needs
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Adjust care plans as needed based on patient condition and family input
- Provide comfort measures to ensure patient dignity and quality of life
- Educate patients and families about the hospice process, disease progression, and care techniques
- Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and their families
- Assist families with decision-making and end-of-life planning
- Work closely with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care
- Quality Improvement
- Ethical standards
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Rights
- Clinical evaluation
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- Minnesota Board of Nursing APRN 11551
- Minnesota Board of Nursing RN 1987944
- BLS
- ACLS Certified
Clinicalpreceptingexperience
- Family Practice, Fairview clinic, Brooklyn Park, MN, 02/2023, 05/2023
- Internal Medicine, Hennepin clinic, Brooklyn Park, MN, 05/2023, 07/2023
- Geriatric, Fairview, Princeton, MN, 01/2023, 04/2023
- Geriatric, Genevive, Mpls, MN, 05/2023, 08/0223
- Hospitalist Service- Cardiology, VA Medical Center, Mpls, MN, 09/2023, 10/2023
Awards
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma)
Volunteer Experience
International Institute, Minneapolis, MN, 2020, Present, Tutoring new RNs for the NCLEX exam
Timeline
Director of Hospice & Palliative Care
Saint Therese at St. Odilia Hospice & Palliative Care
02.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Allina Hospice
02.2012 - 03.2013
Assistant Nurse Manager
Saint Therese at St. Odilia Hospice & Palliative Care
01.2011 - 02.2013
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program-(DNP-NP) -
University of St. Catherine
BSN -
University of Minnesota
- Minnesota Board of Nursing APRN 11551
- Minnesota Board of Nursing RN 1987944
- BLS
- ACLS Certified
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