Macey Frank
Houtzdale,PA
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner Student committed to becoming an effective instrument in delivering better health care services. Offers many years of experience an a Registered Nurse, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage and assess patient treatments. Friendly and empathetic individual possessing strong work ethic and excellent time management and critical thinking skills. Dedicated to providing quality healthcare to patients. Looking to obtain a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with a preceptor to establish the necessary skills, growth, academic development and advancement in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Advantage Home Health Services
12.2019 - Current
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Understands and promotes principles of continuous performance improvement.
- Responsible for assisting QAPI/QA Director in orientation of new staff.
- Assists in planning and consultative needs of staff.
- Assists in preparation and implementation of policies and procedures which meet Medicare, Medicaid, accrediting bodies, state and local laws.
- Serves as role model for all colleagues by setting example of high standards in dress, conduct, cooperation and job performance.
- Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
- Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality; fulfills job related requirements without regard to time involved.
- Serves as resource person to employees.
- Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles, unusual occurrence and patient or employee complaints to Director of Compliance and QAPI/QA Director.
- Attends pertinent continuing education programs other than routine in services and shares information with staff.
- Reviews patient medical records for compliance with federal, state, accrediting bodies, local and Agency policies and guidelines.
- Member of QAPI Committee.
- Serves as the telehealth coordinator.
- Treats 2-4 telehealth patients per day.
Registered Nurse
Advantage Home Health Services
10.2015 - 12.2019
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Penn Highlands DuBois
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Attends care plan meetings to discuss patient care and needs.
- Interdisciplinary work with social services, pharmacy, dietary, PT, OT, etc. to provide quality patient care.
- Performs telemetry strip readings per shift.
Obtain urine, sputum, stool, MRSA/VRE cultures. - Draw labs from central lines.
- Maintain IV medications and lines.
- Chart on patient electronic record.
- Use of electronic medication system.
- Provide next shift with adequate reports on patients.
- Assist in rapid response team and code situations.
- Performs any emergency efforts needed.
- Witness consents for patient procedures.
- Administers blood products.
- Administers TPN.
- Performs patient care skills such as foley catheter insertion, IV insertion, NG tube, etc.
- Obtains vital signs, blood glucose readings, etc.
Registered Nurse
The Meadows Psychiatric Center
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed admission assessments and admission paperwork for new patients.
- Perform discharge of patients with discharge paperwork.
- Attend treatment team meeting to discuss patient progress on unit.
- Administer daily medication.
- Transcribe doctor’s medication orders.
- Interdisciplinary work with psychiatrists and case management.
- Obtain cultures, and urines on newly admitted patients.
- Daily chart checks and audits.
- Report on progress notes per shift for each patient.
- Record shift report for oncoming staff.
- Patient teaching on medications. Medication consents from parents for Children’s unit.
- Assist mental health technicians in 15 minute observation rounds.
- Assist patients in crisis situations.
- Restraint and seclusion paperwork.
Mental Health Technician
The Meadows Psychiatric Center
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach
West Branch Area School District
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA05.2012
Skills
- Case management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care Plan Development
- High level of autonomy
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Strong Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - 2012 to current
- Certified Quality Assurance Coordinator, Advantage Home Health
- COQS Certification, Advantage Home Health - Exp 2024
- Basic Life Support Certification - Exp 2025
Timeline
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Advantage Home Health Services
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advantage Home Health Services
10.2015 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Penn Highlands DuBois
01.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
The Meadows Psychiatric Center
12.2012 - 12.2013
Mental Health Technician
The Meadows Psychiatric Center
05.2012 - 12.2012
Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach
West Branch Area School District
08.2010 - 02.2012
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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