Margaret West
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
Professional RN seeking remote or local Role. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Hospice RN
Maxim Healthcare/Gentiva Hospice
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
Contract Remote Triage Nurse
Change Healthcare/Optum
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
Remote Triage Nurse-Hospice and Home Health
Intella Triage
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Travel RN Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Educated patients on their health condition and recovery process.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
QA Nurse/Education
Quapaw Nursing & Rehab
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
RN In-Pt PRN
Saline Memorial Hospice House
06.2019 - 07.2019
Self-owned registered and permitted agency for in-home caregiving
Hot Springs Respite & Sitter Services
07.2017 - 07.2019
RN for traumatic brain injury and dual diagnoses adults and children
Timber Ridge/ Mentor Network
07.2018 - 10.2018
RN Administrator of personal Care in-home services
It’s About You, L.L.C.
06.2017 - 01.2018
RN Supervisor
Heritage Rehab & Nursing
05.2017 - 06.2017
Acute Dialysis RN in 2 hospitals
Davita Kidney Care
08.2016 - 04.2017
Supervisor in-patient hospice
Saline Memorial Hospice
05.2015 - 07.2016
Coordination of drug and alcohol testing services. Interacted with managers and clientele’ of major railways and airlines
Alcohol and Drug Testing Services
Hot Springs, AR
07.2014 - 05.2015
Acute Dialysis orientation (resigned due to broken elbow)
DAVITA Kidney Care
HOT SPRINGS, AR
11.2013 - 01.2014
RN at correctional facility/temp. job
MAXIM STAFFING
LITTLE ROCK, AR
08.2013 - 11.2013
3-month contract job at Denton-State Supported Living Center RN Case Manager for developmentally disabled adults/Supervisor
MEDICAL STAFFFING
DALLAS, TX
05.2013 - 08.2013
RN Case Manager/Supervisor/Home Health/Hospice/MIP
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
MALVERN, AR
05.2012 - 02.2013
PRIVATE DUTY WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE FOR BSN
06.2011 - 05.2012
RN house Supervisor
CHAUTAUQUA REHAB AND NURSING CENTER
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
04.2010 - 06.2011
RN Supervisor/Case Manager and Admissions-Home Health
HEALTHMARK HOME HEALTH
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
03.2009 - 12.2009
RN Supervisor/ Case Manager/Admissions-Hospice
LESTER DIERKSEN HOSPICE
HOT SPRINGS, AR
07.2008 - 01.2009
RN/Medical Surgical
TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL
NICEVILLE, FL
08.2007 - 06.2008
RN Charge Nurse/Medical Surgical
HEALTHMARK HOSPITAL
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
01.2007 - 08.2007
RN Supervisor/Patient Care-Rehab. & LTC
MANOR AT BLUEWATER BAY
05.2004 - 12.2006
OWNED AND MANAGED ART GALLERY/GOURD GALLERY
DESTIN, FL
01.1996 - 01.2004
Education
Master of Business Administration Healthcare -
American Sentinel University
01.2017
BSN -
Northwest Florida State College
01.2011
ADN -
Northwest Florida State College
01.2006
Skills
- Electronic Documentation
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Wound Care
- Unit Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Patient Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Hospice Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Physical assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- CA RN 95298801
- Arkansas RN R082202
- CPR/BLS-American Heart Association
- CCMC Case Management Certification
- White Papers Certification-AWAI
- AWAI Copywriting Training
Affiliations
- Artist featured in Southern Living Magazine and Mississippi Business Today Television Show.
- Novel writing.
- Copywriting and White Papers.
Accomplishments
- Social Work award at Itawamba Community College.
- Featured in Southern Living Magazine.
- Owned and operated art gallery and Respite Care Business.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contract Hospice RN
Maxim Healthcare/Gentiva Hospice
07.2023 - 09.2023
Contract Remote Triage Nurse
Change Healthcare/Optum
01.2023 - 06.2023
Remote Triage Nurse-Hospice and Home Health
Intella Triage
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel RN Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
08.2021 - 11.2021
QA Nurse/Education
Quapaw Nursing & Rehab
09.2019 - 05.2020
RN In-Pt PRN
Saline Memorial Hospice House
06.2019 - 07.2019
RN for traumatic brain injury and dual diagnoses adults and children
Timber Ridge/ Mentor Network
07.2018 - 10.2018
Self-owned registered and permitted agency for in-home caregiving
Hot Springs Respite & Sitter Services
07.2017 - 07.2019
RN Administrator of personal Care in-home services
It’s About You, L.L.C.
06.2017 - 01.2018
RN Supervisor
Heritage Rehab & Nursing
05.2017 - 06.2017
Acute Dialysis RN in 2 hospitals
Davita Kidney Care
08.2016 - 04.2017
Supervisor in-patient hospice
Saline Memorial Hospice
05.2015 - 07.2016
Coordination of drug and alcohol testing services. Interacted with managers and clientele’ of major railways and airlines
Alcohol and Drug Testing Services
07.2014 - 05.2015
Acute Dialysis orientation (resigned due to broken elbow)
DAVITA Kidney Care
11.2013 - 01.2014
RN at correctional facility/temp. job
MAXIM STAFFING
08.2013 - 11.2013
3-month contract job at Denton-State Supported Living Center RN Case Manager for developmentally disabled adults/Supervisor
MEDICAL STAFFFING
05.2013 - 08.2013
RN Case Manager/Supervisor/Home Health/Hospice/MIP
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
05.2012 - 02.2013
PRIVATE DUTY WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE FOR BSN
06.2011 - 05.2012
RN house Supervisor
CHAUTAUQUA REHAB AND NURSING CENTER
04.2010 - 06.2011
RN Supervisor/Case Manager and Admissions-Home Health
HEALTHMARK HOME HEALTH
03.2009 - 12.2009
RN Supervisor/ Case Manager/Admissions-Hospice
LESTER DIERKSEN HOSPICE
07.2008 - 01.2009
RN/Medical Surgical
TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL
08.2007 - 06.2008
RN Charge Nurse/Medical Surgical
HEALTHMARK HOSPITAL
01.2007 - 08.2007
RN Supervisor/Patient Care-Rehab. & LTC
MANOR AT BLUEWATER BAY
05.2004 - 12.2006
OWNED AND MANAGED ART GALLERY/GOURD GALLERY
01.1996 - 01.2004
Master of Business Administration Healthcare -
American Sentinel University
BSN -
Northwest Florida State College
ADN -
Northwest Florida State College
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