Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
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.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
RN Floor Nurse
University Health & Rehab Center
04.2024 - Current
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to medical staff for intervention.
Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and departmental procedures to enhance team efficiency.
Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care standards within the unit.
Conducted patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and care teams to ensure understanding of treatment plans.
Led shift briefings, coordinating nursing activities to optimize workflow and improve patient outcomes across the floor.
Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
SCHEDULING COORDINATOR
Total Home Health, INC
05.2015 - 04.2016
Accepted patient referrals from doctors and hospitals
Staffed new and recertified patients
Ran MEKA Maintained patient demographics and calendars
Coordinated skilled nursing care for all patients
Served as liaison between referring hospitals and agency
Assisted QA coordinator with maintenance of patient files
INTAKE/SCHEDULER COORDINATOR
Activa, LC
05.2014 - 05.2015
Accepted patient referrals from Home Health Agencies
Maintained patient demographics and calendars
Coordinated physical/occupational therapy care for all patients
Assisted QA coordinator with maintenance of patient files
INTAKE COORDINATOR
World First Class Home Health
04.2013 - 05.2014
Accepted patient referrals from doctors and hospitals
Staffed new and recertified patients
Ran MEKA
Maintained patient demographics and calendars
POC Data Entry
Coordinated skilled nursing care for all patients
Served as liaison between referring hospitals and agency
Responsible for ordering all patient supplies
Assisted QA coordinator with maintenance of patient files
Aided in generating timely OASIS for billing coordinator
Certified quality and quantity assurance for final billing
INTAKE COORDINATOR/OFFICE MANAGER'S ASSISTANT
Total Home Health Care
02.2007 - 03.2013
Accepted patient referrals from doctors and hospitals
Staffed new and recertified patients
Ran MEKA Maintained patient demographics and calendars
Coordinated skilled nursing care for all patients
Served as liaison between referring hospitals and agency
Responsible for ordering all patient supplies
Assisted QA coordinator with maintenance of patient files
Aided in generating timely OASIS for billing coordinator
Certified quality and quantity assurance for final billing
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
Contributed to higher office efficiency by troubleshooting technical issues with equipment and liaising with IT support when necessary.
Enhanced communication within the team by scheduling regular meetings and distributing agendas in advance.
Assisted in preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate records of expenses and budget allocations.
Maintained up-to-date employee records, tracking performance metrics for annual evaluations.
Collaborated with HR department on recruitment efforts, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews for potential candidates.
Improved customer satisfaction by managing incoming calls, resolving issues promptly, and providing professional assistance.
Supported Office Manager in daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.