Maria Rocha
Rio Grande City,TX
Summary
Accomplished Home Health RN with a proven track record at Sunglo Home Health Services, enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and adherence to care plans. Expert in patient care assessment, I excel in fostering trust and communication, mentoring new RNs and LVN's, and leading teams to achieve up to 30% improvement in nursing satisfaction and patient care standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
With Open Arms Home Care
07.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Sunglo Home Health Services
05.2016 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Mentored new RNs entering the field of home health case management fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists or other healthcare professionals when necessary to address patient needs effectively.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Home Health RN Alternate Administrator
Sunglo Home Health Services
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Mentored new RNs entering the field of home health case management fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists or other healthcare professionals when necessary to address patient needs effectively.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Home Health RN Case Manager- DON
Perfect Choice Home Health
01.2010 - 04.2016
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Mentored new RNs entering the field of home health case management fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists or other healthcare professionals when necessary to address patient needs effectively.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05.2004
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Adherence
- Care Coordination
- Catheter Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Delegation and Motivation
- Geriatric Care
- Diabetes management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Care Assessment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
With Open Arms Home Care
07.2024 - Current
Home Health RN Alternate Administrator
Sunglo Home Health Services
08.2020 - 02.2024
Home Health RN Case Manager
Sunglo Home Health Services
05.2016 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager- DON
Perfect Choice Home Health
01.2010 - 04.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
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