Michelle Browning
Portsmouth,OH
Summary
Organized Registered Nurse experienced in patient care and treatment across diverse settings, including long-term, home, and hospice care. Delivered accurate assessments and maintained effective collaboration with medical teams to enhance healthcare practices and outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in educating and precepting healthcare teams, contributing to high standards of patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Hospice outpatient case manager
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH
09.2006 - Current
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients in hospice settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.
- Educated families on patient care techniques and emotional support strategies.
- Administered medications and managed pain for comfort and relief.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed health changes in patients daily.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare teams.
- Trained new nurses on hospice protocols and patient interaction techniques.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences in care discussions with families.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Examined medical history of patients to assess eligibility for hospice services. of patients admitted into hospice program to determine eligibility for services.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Actively participated in community outreach activities promoting awareness about available hospice services.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH 09.2004 - 05.2006
Skills
- hospice nursing
- end-of-life care
- pain management
- symptom management
- care plan development
- medication administration
- nursing assessment
- advance care planning
- patient advocacy
- effective communication
- active listening
- conflict resolution
- problem solving
- time management
- team building
- ethical practice
Timeline
RN Hospice outpatient case manager
Southern Ohio Medical Center
09.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
Shawnee State University
09.2004 - 05.2006