Sandra Pena
Plantation,FL
Summary
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a healthcare field position where my valuable nursing experience and Management skills will be utilized to provide Quality Health Home Care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED FIELD NURSE
Nursing Concepts, INC
Tamarac, FL
11.2008 - Current
- Assesses in depth upon the admission of the patient, the patient’s physical and emotional status, level of competency, home environment, safety factors, family or household member’s ability to assist with care and the needs of the patient
- These are incorporated into the admission notes
- Formulates a nursing care plan with the goals indicated and the means of implementing the correct procedures to attain these goals
- Records all clinical and progress notes and enters them into the patient’s permanent record files, and is responsible for the clinical records for each patient receiving nursing care
- Also observes, evaluates and reports to the physician the patient’s reaction to drugs or treatments, or if there are deviations from the plan of care
- Interprets to the patient and family the expectations of the diagnosis and the nature of the treatment consistent with the action and wishes of the physician.
REGISTERED FIELD NURSE
B&B Homecare
Plantation, FL
02.2010 - 05.2018
- Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
- Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es
- Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
- Develops a care plan which establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions
- Includes the patient and the family in the planning process
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan
- Identifies and Implements discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development
FIELD REGISTERED NURSE
Med-Tech Home Care
Plantation, FL
10.2004 - 02.2011
- Preform home visits and administer quality primary nursing care
- Managing the broad spectrum of medical disorders CVA, Oncology, Orthopedic, Diabetic, Respiratory, and Genitourinary cases
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient’s 485s, OASIS, HRA< 60-Day summaries, and Re-visits Notes
- Submitted original Clinical Documentation and Review all Patients Records with a Supervisor
- Collaborate with other team members to facilitate patients care continuously and discuss any change with patient plan with a Supervisor before Implementing.
CASE MANAGER
HIP Health Care Plan of NY
New York, NY
08.1999 - 12.2001
- Developed and implement utilization management systems and procedures to ensure delivery of high quality cost effective medical services
- In addition, acted as a resource for intake coordinators
- Directly Managed 75 Cases with varied diagnoses from chronic to catastrophic illnesses or both
- Evaluated treatment with disease management addressing the various conditions including Asthma, Diabetes,
- MVA, AIDS, TBI, ESRD, CHR, and CVA as well as long-term wound care
- Ensured optimal service and quality of care with a Pro-Active approach to health management
- Consistently interacted with Medical Director, primary care physicians, and specialists to determine appropriate level of care essential to achieving premium benefits in the provision of comprehensive management
- Provide concurrent and/or retrospective medical record review from hospitals, SNF, Acute Rehab Facilities, Home
- Health Agencies for Discharge Planning, After-Care services, and Coordination of Medical Equipment.
Coordinator
VISITING NURSE FFS, First to Come Home Care
Brooklyn, NY
08.1999 - 12.2001
- Preformed home visits and administered quality primary nursing care
- Managed a broad spectrum of medical disorders including CVA oncology, orthopedic, diabetic, respiratory, and genitourinary cases., in the Home Care division
- Coordinated and managed patients
- Assessed and evaluated physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of all patients assigned initially and on-going basis
- Developed and implemented multidisciplinary care plan, rendered safe and effective nursing care as needed
- Participated in quality improvement activities and preformed other related tasks
- Executed a discharge plan in conjunction with the patient, the families involved, and other member of the healthcare team
- Trained and supervised HHAs
- Obtained repots and update from members of the health care team including from physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and social workers
- Received authorizations from the managed care professionals to continue services based on the assessment of patients’ needs.
PATIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
Catholic Medical Center
Brooklyn, New
York
01.1995 - 07.2001
CHARGE NURSE
Phillips Beth Israel Medical Center
New York, NY
06.1992 - 12.1995
- Initiated and completed patient’s nursing interview history, initial assessments upon administration, and 24 Nursing
- Care plans
- Planned Nursing Intervention to with a targeted date for resolution of the problem
- Documented Nurse
- Intervention notes and patient responses
- Directed and provided total care for patients with operative/post-operative care
- Detemenined priority of patient care with subsequent delegation of duties to other member of the Nursing team
- Maintained and coordinated communication among the patient, family, physician, head nurse, and other members of the health team
- Documented in the nurse’s notes interventions carried out and the patient’s response toward resolution of problems identified
- Provided info and consultation with referral agencies (PCA, Patient on Chemotherapy Infusion, I.V.A.D, Peripheral
- Lines, TPN, PPN) that shared responsibilities for patient health.
Education
Registered Nurse -
PHILLIPS BETH ISRAEL SCHOOL OF NURSING
New York, NY09.1993
License Practical Nurse -
STATE OF NY
New York, NY06.1992
A.S - Nursing
PHILLIPS BETH ISRAEL SCHOOL OF NURSING
05.1992
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Diabetes management
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Wound care and Wound Vacuum
- Over 25 years in home care setting and clinical nurse experience procedures
- Time management responsible for ensuring all efforts are made to appropriately staff hours order for each patient and to keep accurate and timely communication with staff members and families schedule appointments and maintain to update appointment calendars
- Teamwork, pleasant personality, and able to enter mingle with people from different backgrounds
- Tolerance, common poised attitude, to deal with difficult patients Able to handle, stressful and people sensitive situation’s, gentle and helpful natured attitude
- Perform administrative support tasks, such as copying, filing, scanning mail, and fixing technology issues
- Proficient with healthcare related system, database, data entry software and Microsoft teams
References
References Upon Request.
Timeline
REGISTERED FIELD NURSE
B&B Homecare
02.2010 - 05.2018
REGISTERED FIELD NURSE
Nursing Concepts, INC
11.2008 - Current
FIELD REGISTERED NURSE
Med-Tech Home Care
10.2004 - 02.2011
CASE MANAGER
HIP Health Care Plan of NY
08.1999 - 12.2001
Coordinator
VISITING NURSE FFS, First to Come Home Care
08.1999 - 12.2001
PATIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
Catholic Medical Center
01.1995 - 07.2001
CHARGE NURSE
Phillips Beth Israel Medical Center
06.1992 - 12.1995
Registered Nurse -
PHILLIPS BETH ISRAEL SCHOOL OF NURSING
License Practical Nurse -
STATE OF NY
A.S - Nursing
PHILLIPS BETH ISRAEL SCHOOL OF NURSING
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