Pamela McAdams
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Guiding Light Hospice
03.2024 - Current
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of hospice services provided within the organization.
- Enhanced patient care by developing personalized hospice plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care through thorough planning and coordination.
- Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for optimal end-of-life care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Georgia Hospice Care
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare facilities to expand referral networks for hospice services.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive pain management strategies for patients in their final days.
- Supported bereaved families through grief counseling resources and post-mortem follow-up calls, demonstrating genuine compassion during times of loss.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of hospice services provided within the organization.
- Mentored new nurses in the field of hospice case management, contributing to a skilled workforce dedicated to quality end-of-life care.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2010 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Henry County Jail
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Gordon College
Barnesville, GASkills
- Home care management
- Advanced care planning
- Pain assessment
- Compassionate communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Support
- Care Coordination
- Hospice regulations knowledge
- End-of-life planning
- Compassionate Care
- End of life care
- Patient Care Plans
- EMR Updating
- Admissions Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Guiding Light Hospice
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Georgia Hospice Care
08.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2010 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Henry County Jail
02.2009 - 10.2010
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Gordon College
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