PATRICIA MCKEOWN
Yorktown Heights,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrates ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
NY Independent Nurse Assessor
Maximus
Westchester, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Perform initial in-home or telehealth assessments that include evaluation of health status, strengths, care needs.
- Guides the development of individualized long term care service plans
- Review consumer medical documents as it relates to the case,
- Enter data into the electronic UAS evaluation form and transmit as required.
- Document any concerns, conflicting information that surface and consulting with interdisciplinary team as needed.
- Collect quality review data and required documentation to support outcome measurements and record case notes.
- Maintain a working knowledge of resources, network services, medical coding, services for target populations.
Vaccination Nurse
Brookdale Associates
Brewster, NY
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Geriatric Medical Day Program
Yonkers Gardens Adult Day Program
Yonkers, NY
07.2006 - 06.2023
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment
- Carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Monitor and record patients' condition, vital signs, blood sugar, pain and skin assessments and medications
- 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.
- Deliver high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients
- Treat patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Supervise ancillary staff
- Administer medications, tack dosages, and document patient conditions
- Educate patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Perform Q6 monthly UAS assessments on each patient
- Provide wound care, prepare medications, assist MD with scheduled appointments
Registered Nurse, Home Care
Northwell Health Visiting Nurse Association
Tarrytown, NY
03.2015 - 10.2021
- Collaborate with physicians to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalizations due to complications
- Educate patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Provide direct patient care to clients in the community under MD order
- Monitor and record patients' condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Call MD as necessary.
- Complete data entries in McKesson EMR - perform Oasis visits, routine revisits, and supervisory visits for paraprofessionals
- Work independently and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team for best patient outcomes
Registered Nurse Case Manager & Field Nurse
Hebrew Home for the Aged
Riverdale, NY
11.1999 - 12.2008
- Provided direct patient-care to a managed caseload of over 35 patients
- Coordinated and supervised Home Health Attendants
- Assisted in budgeting of services for clients
Education
New York State Registered Professional Nurse -
B.S. Nursing - undefined
College of Mount Saint Vincent
01.1996
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Electronic Medical Records
- UAS
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Individual and team player
- Long-Term Care and CHAA Services
- Organization and Planning of Care
- BLS for Health Care Providers
- Community health
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient advocacy
- Data collection
- Patient counseling
- Coding
- Relationship building
Timeline
NY Independent Nurse Assessor
Maximus
03.2024 - Current
Vaccination Nurse
Brookdale Associates
09.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Home Care
Northwell Health Visiting Nurse Association
03.2015 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Geriatric Medical Day Program
Yonkers Gardens Adult Day Program
07.2006 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager & Field Nurse
Hebrew Home for the Aged
11.1999 - 12.2008
B.S. Nursing - undefined
College of Mount Saint Vincent