Lena Haney
Arlington,WA
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 6 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Health Center Of Snohomish County
Everett , Washington
2018.04 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Triage for urgent care clinic/phone triage
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Case management for diabetes and antenatal patients.
- Preceptor for nursing students for Shoreline Community College.
- Provides culturally sensitive patient education in all area of disease management and preventative health.
Registered Nurse
Arlington Health And Rehabilitation
Arlington , Washington
2017.04 - 2019.04
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as enteral feeding, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medicare base short term rehab unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, and technicians.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed patient admission and discharge from unit.
Director of Nursing Services
The Cottages At Marysville
Marysville , Washington
2016.10 - 2017.04
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Evaluated work performance of 50 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Planned and assigned workload, person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 50-bed facility, memory care facility providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Discussed medical histories with patients families in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Provided nursing delegation for 50 patients.
- Provided initial in-home or facility assessments to determine needs of potential patients and families.
- Conducted on-going assessments related to diagnosis such as mini-cognitive and functional daily assessments.
- Worked closely with several hospice companies to provide care needed by patients and families.
Clinical Nursing Assistant
Indian Health Service
Ogema , MN
2011.11 - 2015.05
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for in office treatments and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Performed diabetic eye exams via fundal photography with patient education per JVN (Joslin Vision Network).
- Experience with interval medicine, OB/GYN, podiatry, and pediatrics.
Cage Vault Supervisor
Shooting Star Casino
Mahnomen , Minnesota
2005.05 - 2011.10
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Processed daily vault and ATM audits with zero error rate.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Supervised a staff level of 21 cashiers, including schedules, yearly evaluations, and discipline.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Various
Clinton , Iowa
1998.01 - 2004.11
- CNA completed 1998 while working for VNA (Visiting Nurses Association) - home health.
- REM Northstar-worked in a group home with developmental disabilities.
- Community Care-worked both in facility specializing in developmental disabilities and mental health, went on to work home care for pediatrics.
- Skyline Center-worked in sheltered workshop with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnosis.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN05.2016
Skills
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical thinking and problem solving including urgent/emergency care.
- Communication (internal & external) including technology skills. (patient portals/EHR's)
- Teamwork and dependability
- Patient and family education that is culturally appropriate and safe.
- Triage phone/in-person emergent
- Case Management in obstetrics and diabetes.
- Wound care management
- MAT (medication assisted treatment) management
Certification
CPR/First Aid/AED for providers
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Health Center Of Snohomish County
2018.04 - Current
Registered Nurse
Arlington Health And Rehabilitation
2017.04 - 2019.04
Director of Nursing Services
The Cottages At Marysville
2016.10 - 2017.04
Clinical Nursing Assistant
Indian Health Service
2011.11 - 2015.05
Cage Vault Supervisor
Shooting Star Casino
2005.05 - 2011.10
Certified Nursing Assistant
Various
1998.01 - 2004.11
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Technical College
CPR/First Aid/AED for providers
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