Patsy Herring
Hospice RN
Frisco, Tx 214-356-9034,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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 patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Vitas Hospice
02.2013 - 06.2020
- Weekly visits, unless intervention was required related to exacerbation of symptoms
- Focused on physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families and initiating appropriate interventions, support and comprehensive Plan of Care
- Establishing and maintaining rapport with physicians and staff members, patients and their families
- Reporting to Facility and Hospice doctors along with Vitas Team Managers and IDT members.
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Focus is the same throughout all Hospice Case Manage positions: Bedside care, symptom management, crisis intervention and family intervention
- Written/verbal communication, problem solving and with patients and their families
- Decision making.
- Managed 27 patients for several months.
American Hospice
06.2011 - 02.2012
- This was my first Hospice position
- I covered facility visits for RN Case Managers who were unable to do the visits as needed
- This position required sharp critical thinking and time management skills.
Lead RN Educator/Trainer
Prevent, Inc
03.2007 - 01.2009
- I was a Lead RN for three Texas hospitals and six long term care facilities in Texas and in Hospitals nationally to develop facility staff competency at point of care with safe and efficient use of mechanical lifts and other assistive devices to lift, transfer, turn, reposition and ambulate patients who required partial and total assistance
- Performed mandatory hands-on education and training classes for a Safe Patient Handling program for use and function of mobilization equipment
- I provided PowerPoint presentations several times daily to large groups of people.
Multiple Sclerosis Consultant and Educator
Amerisource/Bergen
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Navigate computer systems and maintain the phone system to provide clinical information necessary to educate, train and counsel patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
Staff RN OB/GYN Unit
Medical Center of Lewisville
12.2003 - 04.2004
- High risk OB, ante partum, post-partum and post-surgical women.
RN II
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
11.1997 - 10.2003
- Fertility/Gynecology Clinic
- Linical RN II for six physicians
- Assisted physicians with physical exams and procedures: endometrial and cervical biopsies, vaginal and breast exams, LEEP and hysteroscopy procedures
- Collaborated with physicians to triage, educate, counsel and problem solve.
RN
Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, TX
07.1994 - 11.1997
- Mother/Baby/Newborn Nursery Unit
- Performed APGAR testing bathing and dressing newborn babies
- I gave babies their first injections; trained and educated mothers to breastfeed, bottle feed, change diapers, dress, wrap and safely transfer their newborn babies.
RN
Hillcrest Hospital
Waco, TX
12.1993 - 06.1994
- Women’s Unit
- Pre-op and post-op patients; high risk OB and post-partum patients.
Education
RN Associate Degree - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX12.1993
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Routine Examinations
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Care Plans
- Home care
- Well visit procedures
- Collecting vitals
- Patient and family advocacy
Reading, writing, Yoga, dancing, running
I love to read non-fiction books about real people and rea1 accomplishments. Books that motivate and inspire me to do better and be better.
Yoga and gym classes have been my passion for many years for the physical strength and mental balance.
Dancing is such fun! The balance and strength acquired from this activity gives me peace of mind.
I run every other day then every other day I exercise at the gym.
I am doing all I know to do to stay strong and keep my mind sound all if my life.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Vitas Hospice
02.2013 - 06.2020
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
02.2012 - 02.2013
American Hospice
06.2011 - 02.2012
Lead RN Educator/Trainer
Prevent, Inc
03.2007 - 01.2009
Multiple Sclerosis Consultant and Educator
Amerisource/Bergen
05.2004 - 08.2006
Staff RN OB/GYN Unit
Medical Center of Lewisville
12.2003 - 04.2004
RN II
UT Southwestern Medical Center
11.1997 - 10.2003
RN
Presbyterian Hospital
07.1994 - 11.1997
RN
Hillcrest Hospital
12.1993 - 06.1994
RN Associate Degree - Nursing
El Centro College
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