Maribel Sabas
Menifee,CA
Summary
Caring Home Health Nurse skillful in initiating plans of care, engaging patients in therapeutic activities and assessing patient needs. Dependable professional offering 23 years of experience rendering nursing services to homebound patients. Certified in both the Pediatric and Adult population. First-rate communication, time management and recordkeeping abilities. Proficient in the Home Health OASIS documentation and review. Comfortable with both the Adult and Pediatric patient population. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN
Kaiser Permanente
04.2009 - Current
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Contacted Physicians immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised Home Health Aide care providers and LVNs.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered in home care including: IV therapy (antibiotics, 5-FU infusions, diuretics); IV line maintenance (PIV, PICC, midlines, Portacaths, ; wound care including complex wound like negative pressure wounds, complex surgical wounds, complex pressure ulcer wounds; education on chronic disease management including Diabetes, CHF, COPD using best practice evidence base education; Foley/suprapubic catheter maintenance.
- AMCAH nurse (a KP pilot program providing hospital-acuity care to members in their own home.)
- Nurse for the Transitional Care Program for Heart Failure
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Home Health RN
Western Home Health Care
07.2005 - 04.2009
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Contacted Physicians immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised Home Health Aide care providers, LVNs and Student Nurses.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered in home care including: IV therapy (antibiotics,; IV line maintenance (PIV, PICC, midlines, Portacaths,) wound care including complex wound like negative pressure wounds, complex surgical wounds, complex pressure ulcer wounds; education on chronic disease management including Diabetes, CHF, COPD using best practice evidence base education; Foley/suprapubic catheter maintenance.
- Participated in on-call rotation nights/weekend days.
- Performed chart audits for QI.
- Performed inservices for nursing and therapy staff
Home Health RN Case Manager
CareSouth
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2001 - 06.2003
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
KAPLAN
San Diego, United States09.2000
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Physician collaboration
- Medication review
- Case management
- Chronic disease management
- Direct Patient Care
- Home care
- Medical terminology
- Preventative health
- Intravenous therapy
- Pediatric Patient Population
- Geriatric Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Precepting
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
Languages
English
Timeline
Home Health RN
Kaiser Permanente
04.2009 - Current
Home Health RN
Western Home Health Care
07.2005 - 04.2009
Home Health RN Case Manager
CareSouth
06.2003 - 07.2005
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2001 - 06.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
KAPLAN
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