Nadia Guerra

• Worked closely with the hospice team to provide outstanding hospice support for patients and their loved ones.
• Admitted eligible patients onto the Hospice program following the appropriate standards of practice established by Medicare Guidelines.
• Performed initial physical and psychosocial assessments of potential hospice patients in order to develop individualized plans of care, goals, and make recommendations based on each patient's needs.

• Provided guidance and education to patients, families, caregivers, community partners through the hospice assessment and admissions process.

• Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
• Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
• Participated in multidisciplinary teams to develop new programs and services.
• Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.
• Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
• Developed policies and procedures for the nursing unit.
• Coordinated orientation program for newly hired RNs.

• Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
• Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
• Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
• Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
• Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.