Pamela Hoffer
Augusta- Sanford
BISMARCK,ND
43
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in Med-Surg, Home Health, and Nursing Home settings. Administered medications and vaccines while performing wound care, trach catheter care, and assessments. Delivered personalized care through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and communication with physicians, ensuring comfort during end-of-life care.
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
27 Years 4 Months- Administered patient care, including medication management and vital signs monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting adherence and understanding.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
RN Staff Nurse
5 Years 6 Months- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
RN Staff Nurse
6 Years- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Years 3 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for prompt intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans to meet diverse patient needs effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Diploma - Lpn
High School Diploma
Skills
Direct patient care
Medication administration
Chronic care management
Patient education
Family education
Patient management
Clinical judgment
Patient safety
HIPAA compliance
Infection control measures
Chronic disease management
Diabetes management
IV medication administration
Patient health education
Respiratory support
Intake and discharge
Family health education
Hospice and palliative care
HIPAA protocol adherence
Nursing process
Vaccine administration
End-of-life care
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Augusta- Sanford
02.1999 - 06.2026Read More
RN Staff Nurse
Sanford Home Health and Hospice
08.1993 - 02.1999Read More
RN Staff Nurse
Praireview Nursing Home
08.1987 - 08.1993Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sanford Health(medcenter One)
05.1983 - 08.1987Read More
Univerisity Of Mary
Bachelor of Science from Registered Nurse
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North Dakota State School Of Science
Diploma from Lpn
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Bismarck High School
High School Diploma
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