Maura Helser
Somerset,OH
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 25+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in multiple settings including the ER, ICU, PACU and Hospice. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville, OH
06.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
RN Case Manager
Zusman Hospice
Bexley, Ohio
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Diley Ridge Medical Center
Canal Winchester, OH
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Director of Nursing
Primrose Retirement Communities LLC
Lancaster, OH
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Evaluated work performance of 30 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Registered Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, OH
02.1998 - 08.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH12.1997
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Care Coordination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Decision Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking
- Patient care coordination
- EMR documentation
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Education
true
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
06.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Zusman Hospice
06.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Diley Ridge Medical Center
10.2017 - 06.2021
Director of Nursing
Primrose Retirement Communities LLC
08.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
02.1998 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hocking College