Ottilee M. Perry-Lighe
Biddeford,ME
Summary
Patient-oriented, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner major currently attending Walden University, with 8.5+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments, and aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of case management, discharge planning, and treatment planning skills to fill the Registered Nurse role at your company successfully. Frequently praised as detail-oriented by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support .
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MedSurg/Travel Nurse Telemetry
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinate care by collaborating with physicians, specialists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless and effective treatment plans for patients.
- Care for patients before and after surgical procedures. Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patients are prepared for surgery, provide pre-operative education, and assist with post-operative recovery, pain management, wound care, and monitoring for any complications.
- Recognize various cardiac arrhythmias and can quickly respond to alarms or changes in ECG patterns, initiate emergency protocols, and provide immediate assistance to stabilize a patient's condition.
- Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment options, medications, and self-care techniques by providing instructions on managing symptoms, preventing complications, and promoting overall health and well-being.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patients' assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment for continuity of care, communication among healthcare providers, and legal and regulatory compliance.
- Administer medications through various routes and record food and fluids intake and output.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Professional Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital
08.2020 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Nurse
Dover Center for Health and Rehab
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise particular unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Elderly Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Crofton Care & Rehabilitation Center
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Lifted, moved, transferred and transported patients using proper body mechanics to prevent accidents.
- Coordinated work tasks with other units and personnel to encourage smooth and efficient flow of information.
- Documented bath record, bowel and bladder training, meal completion and flow sheets to support patient care plan.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel.
- Changed incontinent patients and established verbal cueing for toileting, turning and repositioning to maintain skin integrity.
- Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph Catholic Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Nursing
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN2024
Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A) - Health Administration
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN03.2021
Certification in Geriatric Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
NURSE ONE INCORPORATED
Lanham, MD09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MOTHER PATERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Monrovia,Liberia08.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Science in Nursing
MOTHER PATERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Monrovia,Liberia08.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- First Aid and Safety Medication Administration
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Time Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Update Electronic Charts
- Patient Care Oversight
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
Registered Nurse
Healthcare CPR/AED (BLS)
First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
References
Anita Mooradian, Registered Nurse,Northern Light Mercy Hospital
2075953199-amooradian15@gmail.com- coworker
Vera Oboh, Registered Nurse,Northern Light Mercy Hospital
2072455912-coworker
Timeline
MedSurg/Travel Nurse Telemetry
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital
08.2020 - 02.2022
Charge Nurse
Dover Center for Health and Rehab
08.2019 - 07.2020
Elderly Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
01.2018 - 08.2019
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Crofton Care & Rehabilitation Center
02.2016 - 12.2017
Staff Nurse
St. Joseph Catholic Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2014
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Nursing
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A) - Health Administration
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Certification in Geriatric Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
NURSE ONE INCORPORATED
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MOTHER PATERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Associate Degree in Nursing - Science in Nursing
MOTHER PATERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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