Ollie Lee
BENTON HARBOR
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Hospice At Home Caring Circle, excelling in patient education and interprofessional collaboration. Proven track record in developing individualized care plans and enhancing quality of life through evidence-based practices. Adept at chronic disease management and advocating for patient dignity during end-of-life transitions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Hospice At Home Caring Circle
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support and comfort.
- Monitored patient conditions and adjusted treatments based on clinical evaluations.
- Educated patients and families on end-of-life care options and emotional support resources.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve symptom management and quality of life.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for palliative care delivery and documentation standards.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring dignity and respect in end-of-life transitions.
- Served as a primary contact for patients requiring urgent or emergent care after hours or during weekends, ensuring continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Hospice At Home Caring Circle
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity in end-of-life transitions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient needs, promptly addressing changes in condition.
- Educated families on hospice services, facilitating informed decisions regarding care options.
- Implemented best practices for pain management, increasing patient satisfaction and quality of life.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
05.2003 - 06.2010
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing skills and fostering a supportive team environment.
- Conducted regular training sessions on hospice protocols, improving compliance and service delivery.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor, MIAssociate of Applied Science -
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MIBachelor of Science -
Bethel College
Mishawaka, INMaster of Science -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNDoctrine of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlin University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Hospice At Home Caring Circle
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hospice At Home Caring Circle
10.2016 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
05.2003 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Benton Harbor High School
Associate of Applied Science -
Lake Michigan College
Bachelor of Science -
Bethel College
Master of Science -
Walden University
Doctrine of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlin University