Michele Riposio

Evaluated and Conducted the survey process that includes evaluation of health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid. -document findings and complete written reports of survey findings.

Ability to interpret rules, regulations, laws, and guidelines relating to health care administration

Ability to evaluate data and make recommendations.

Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) passed 2019.

• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

• Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
• Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
• Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
• Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.

• Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
• Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Participated in activities that promoted safety, quality and regulatory compliance to enhance professional development and life long learning.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.