Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 13 years of nursing experience who is enthusiastically ready to expand into another area of nursing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
A&D Homecare
Pigeon, Michigan
10.2019 - Current
Updated patient charts using Barnstorm with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Thoroughly assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken for individual home care needs
Used Barnstorm to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician
Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes
Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care
Primary Care Nurse
Huron County Medical Care Facility
Bad Axe, MI
08.2007 - Current
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
Education
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
2019
Prerequisites - Nursing
Delta College
University Center, MI
2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
05.2013
LPN - Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
12.2006
Skills
Charge nurse to CNA's
Hospice philosophy understanding
Physical assessments
Patient and family advocacy
Hospice and palliative care
Tracheotomy care
Medical laboratory procedures
Intravenous therapy
Strong clinical judgment
Performing EKGs
Removing sutures/staples
Administering immunizations
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Professional bedside manner
High level of autonomy
Lab result interpretation
Certification
Registered Nurse in Michigan, License number 470402024, 2013
BLS certified through American Heart Association, 2018
Certification first steps Advance Care Planning (ACP) facilitator, 2013
Director of Clinical Services; Alternate Administrator at Heritage Homecare, Inc. dba Choice HomecareDirector of Clinical Services; Alternate Administrator at Heritage Homecare, Inc. dba Choice Homecare