Nancy Faga
Fanning Springs,FL
Summary
With a proven track record at Ocala Regional Medical Center, I excel in care planning and patient education, enhancing health outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. My expertise in clinical documentation and compassionate patient support has significantly improved care quality, showcasing my ability to merge critical thinking with empathetic patient care.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chronic Care Manager, RN
Doctor Tahir Salmoni
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and documentation for optimal care outcomes.
- Facilitated family meetings to address concerns, establish goals of care, and provide psychosocial support.
- Promoted patient self-management by providing education on chronic condition management and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patients'' needs, strengths, and barriers to achieving optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained strict adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality guidelines, safeguarding sensitive information and promoting trust.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting care plans as needed to promote ongoing improvement.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Utilized electronic health records systems proficiently for efficient documentation of clinical information according to regulatory standards.
- Prioritized time management effectively balancing competing demands within dynamic fast-paced healthcare environments.
RN in Pediatrics, ER, Newborn Nursery
Ocala Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
RN, ADON
Florida Club Care Center
05.1988 - 10.2018
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
Pembroke Pines, FL08-1998
Skills
- Care Planning
- Case assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Service Coordination
- Medication reviews
- Medical chart documentation
- Workflow Coordination
- Patient Education
- Policy Adherence
- Quality Improvement
- ADL support
- Resource Utilization
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Volunteer Management
- Care Quality Assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Treatment management
- Client assessment
- Patient & family support
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Outcome assessment
- Long-term care coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Records Management
- Decision-Making
- Schedule Management
- Patient education and counseling
- Training and mentoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care of 120 patients in a Nursing Home.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Supervised team of 45 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of care planning, Etc.
Affiliations
- Florida Nursing Associations
Certification
- Certified Medical Manager (CMM) - Professional Association of Health Care Office Management.
HOSA Regional and State First Place Wins
I participated in (and won first place) in the HOSA Nursing skills program and I was also a judge in the Regional Nursing Skills program.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Avid Reader
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Music
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
Timeline
Chronic Care Manager, RN
Doctor Tahir Salmoni
01.2022 - 08.2024
RN in Pediatrics, ER, Newborn Nursery
Ocala Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 10.2020
RN, ADON
Florida Club Care Center
05.1988 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
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