Lori Hamilton
Carthage,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in home health and hospice with extensive experience in Oasis and order review, education of CMS documentation requirements and improvements as it relates to the home health and hospice fields.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Branch Manager/Clinical Manager
Mid Delta Home Health & Hospice
01.2014 - Current
- Managed Home Health/Hospice branch with census as high as 200 patients
- Reviewed all Oasis, making corrections and educating staff as needed
- Reviewed all orders and Plans of Care, making corrections and educating staff as needed
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
RN Team Leader
LHC Group
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Reviewed Oasis and orders for my team of nurses
- 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.
- Supervised and educated team of nurses assigned to me
Register Nurse Case Manager
Mid Delta Home Health & Hospice
06.2008 - 09.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Established effective working relationships with community organizations, enabling efficient referral processes for patients requiring additional support services.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care conferences to facilitate open communication among healthcare providers, resulting in a more cohesive approach to patient care.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs to develop appropriate interventions and support services.
- Supervised LPN's and HHA's as needed
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05.2008
Skills
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Development
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team Coordination
- High level of autonomy
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
09.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse Branch Manager/Clinical Manager
Mid Delta Home Health & Hospice
01.2014 - Current
RN Team Leader
LHC Group
07.2013 - 01.2014
Register Nurse Case Manager
Mid Delta Home Health & Hospice
06.2008 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Holmes Community College
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