Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Angel’s Care Hospice
05.2023 - Current
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice Of Wichita Falls
08.2018 - 05.2023
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Emergency Room RN
United Regional Health Care
08.2014 - 08.2018
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.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Emergency Room Technician
United Regional Health Care
09.2007 - 08.2014
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
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