Laurie Rieschel
Portland
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN HOSPICE CASE MANAGER
Amergis Healthcare Agency
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral administration and monitored responses
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN HOSPICE CASE MANAGER
Connected Home Health and Hospice
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: A hospice case manager nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who is responsible for overseeing the care of hospice patients
- Hospice case manager nurses have been specially trained in specific fields such as evaluating and caring for terminally ill patients
- They are also trained on how to deal with the family or caregivers of the patient
- Demonstrated expertise in providing holistic care to terminally ill patients and their families
- Served as a liaison between physicians, staff members, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and other community agencies involved in patient care
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care while respecting the wishes of the patient and family
- Developed comprehensive plans of care for hospice patients, including symptom management, family education, and bereavement support
- Evaluated nursing staff performance and provided guidance and training as needed during home visits and field trips
- Assessed physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and environmental needs of hospice patients and their families
- Utilized strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with patients and families
- Actively participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss current cases and plan future interventions
- Conducted home visits with assigned caseloads regularly assessing medical condition changes and identifying new needs and concerns
- Counseled patient and family regarding symptom control, medications and pain relief
- Assessed patient's physical condition, developed care plans and monitored progress towards goals
- Managed multiple tasks effectively while demonstrating excellent time management skills
- Adhered to infection control policies when caring for patients in their homes or facilities
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care for each patient
- A hospice case manager nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who is responsible for overseeing the care of hospice patients
- Hospice case manager nurses have been specially trained in specific fields such as evaluating and caring for terminally ill patients
- They are also trained on how to deal with the family or caregivers of the patient
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RN CARE COORDINATOR
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the NW
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Facilitated community resources for clients as needed
- Participated in team meetings to discuss cases and plan interventions
- Utilized evidence-based practices when working with clients
- Communicated effectively with external providers such as psychiatrists, primary care physicians
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans
- Maintained accurate documentation of all client information according to HIPAA standards
- Provided case management services including referrals, follow-up care, appointment scheduling
- Organized provider schedules and scheduled psychiatric RN practitioner psychiatric evaluation appointments
- Provided RN advice as needed
- Created and submitted prescription prior authorizations for patient so that they may obtain needed medications
RN CORRECTIONS
Tillamook County jail
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed
- Compared patient response with observable outcomes to evaluate effectiveness of care
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies
PODIATRY ADVICE RN
Kaiser Permanente
02.2005 - 06.2014
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Developed and implemented teaching plans for patients and families regarding disease prevention, treatment options and management strategies
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Prepared patients for examinations, operations, and treatments and assisted during procedures
- Assessed patient needs through physical assessments, interviews and observation techniques
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families
- Used computers (EPIC) to complete necessary documentation on patient progress
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Performed duties as a RN circulator in day operating room and local in office procedures as needed
- Assessed and triaged walk in patients with emergent symptoms
RN OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR
OHSU Casey Eye Institute
01.2003 - 02.2005
- Successful completion of six month operating room internship at Oregon Health Services University and direct transfer to the Casey Eye Institute as an RN circulator
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as needed
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process
- Assisted with both monitored and general anesthesia procedures including all eye and plastic surgeries: Vitrectomy procedures for diabetic retinopathy, face and brow lifts, three wall decompression procedures done to relieve exophthalmos eye conditions in Grave's disease clients and all other eye surgeries provided in the facility
- Managed equipment used, including lasers and microscopes
- Assisted anesthesiologist in surgery
- Prepared all kits and equipment needed before the next day's surgeries
- Responsible for clients throughout the intraoperative process
RN CORRECTIONS
Multnomah County Jail
12.1998 - 01.2003
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician
- Assessed patient needs through physical assessments, interviews and observation techniques
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure proper medication administration practices were followed
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being
- Provided medications to patients in dorms at specific times
- Assisted inmates with diabetes by assessing blood sugars and providing insulin using sliding scales
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - NURSING
University of Portland
Portland, OR05.1996
Skills
- Hospice Care
- Communication Standards
- Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Infection Prevention
- Emotional Support
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Patient Care Plans
- Symptom Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Operational Standards
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Pain Control
- Hygiene Support
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Interpersonal And Written Communication
- Disease Processes
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Hospice Care Management
- EMR Systems
- Telephonic Triage
- Treatment Recommendations
- Evidence-Based Care
- Caregiving Skills
- Caregiver And Family Support
- EMR Updating
- Monitoring Vitals
- Respiratory Treatments
- Bereavement Support
- Effective Writing
- Nursing Assistance
- Pain Management Techniques
- Microsoft Office
- Answering Questions
- Treatment Protocols
- Manage Cases
- Compassionate And Caring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Observation
- Patient Medical Histories
- Accurate Documentation
- Status Updates
- Medical Supply Management
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Providing Feedback
- Venipuncture
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Community health
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
References
References available upon request
Timeline
RN HOSPICE CASE MANAGER
Amergis Healthcare Agency
04.2024 - Current
RN HOSPICE CASE MANAGER
Connected Home Health and Hospice
01.2022 - 01.2023
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RN CARE COORDINATOR
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the NW
01.2018 - 01.2023
RN CORRECTIONS
Tillamook County jail
06.2014 - 05.2015
PODIATRY ADVICE RN
Kaiser Permanente
02.2005 - 06.2014
RN OPERATING ROOM CIRCULATOR
OHSU Casey Eye Institute
01.2003 - 02.2005
RN CORRECTIONS
Multnomah County Jail
12.1998 - 01.2003
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - NURSING
University of Portland
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