Experienced Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager of 21 years, recognized for strong team leadership and problem resolution skills. Adept at coordinating patient care plans and educating families on end-of-life options, ensuring dignity and comfort in care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Horizon Hospice and Palliative Care
Spokane, Washington
07.2004 - Current
Coordinate patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal, holistic hospice support.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the patient's physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs, and preferences.
Educate families, patients, and caregivers on end-of-life care options, and available resources
Offer emotional support to patients and their support systems through end-of-life transition
Manage medication orders, administration, and monitor patient responses effectively.
Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Ensure timely completion of all required documentation, including visit charting, care plan updates, and interdisciplinary team meeting summaries.
Conduct regular visits with assigned patients to provide care in their home setting or at long-term care facilities.
Perform wound care treatments, Foley catheter placements and care, and Macy catheter placements, if needed, for medication administration at the end of life.
Team Leader coordinates twice-monthly meetings with a delegated group of nurses to provide support and to educate regarding company changes, treatments, and other pertinent information requested by supervisors.
Care Team Nurse Coordinator - Monthly support meetings for hospice staff to connect and discuss difficult cases or even personal hardships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05-2002
Skills
Team leadership
Problem resolution
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
medication management
care plan development
Interdisciplinary team coordination
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
Wound care management, Foley and Macy catheter placements and care, and blood draws
Team Leader to a delegated group of nurses which includes supervisory visits and evaluations of nurses
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