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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Madonna S. Graham

Surprise,Arizona

Summary

Dedicated nurse with proven strengths in patient-centered care, leadership, teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, communication, informatics and technology, safety and professionalism who desires to contribute to viable patient care outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Nurse

Hospice Of The Valley
06.2010 - Current
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
  • Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Registered Nurse

Shadow Mountain Health Care
11.2007 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • 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.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • 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.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • 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.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Rio Salado Community College

Skills

  • Routine Examinations
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Unit Oversight
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Physician Collaboration

Additional Information

  • Licenses: Arizona: License number: , RN 149373 expires: 04/01/2019


Certification

American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care Provider; expires September 2023

Professional Memberships

  

American Nurse Association 

Timeline

Home Health Nurse

Hospice Of The Valley
06.2010 - Current

Registered Nurse

Shadow Mountain Health Care
11.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Rio Salado Community College

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