Olga Downs
Caregiver Services Inc.
Hollywood,Florida
34
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Dedicated Staff Nurse and Clinical Liaison with a proven track record at Caregiver Services Inc., specializing in patient education and care planning. Expert in medication and IV administration, coupled with exceptional skills in developing rapport with patients and families. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through effective case management and hospice care.
Work History
Staff Nurse
7 Years 5 Months- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Clinical Liaison
29 Years- Promoted positive patient outcomes by identifying potential barriers to recovery and addressing them proactively with the treatment team.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility for specific programs or services.
- Developed strong rapport with community partners by attending local health fairs, conferences, or networking events to promote the facility''s programs and services.
- Enhanced care coordination by collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families to develop comprehensive care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Associate Degree in Nursing
Skills
Patient Education
Patient Safety
Direct Patient Care
Medication and IV administration
Wound Care
Infection control measures
Care Planning
Patient Management
Family Education
Case Management
Hospice Care
Certification
Certified Hospice and palliative Nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Caregiver Services Inc.
05.2019 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Liaison
Seasons Hospice
09.1990 - 09.2019Read More
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Arts from Associate Degree in Nursing
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