Patti Gibson Akers, RN BSN

• Provided assistance with completion of all ADLs to client with severe Cerebral Palsy
• Facilitated inclusion in community with companionship and transportation
• Encouraged socialization and interaction with both abled and disabled population

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, social workers and therapists to provide comprehensive care and case management for clients.

• Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Evaluated clients in their home setting to determine eligibility for Medicaid based Home Health Services.

• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.

• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

Primary Disease Manager

• Managed client list of over 400 members providing telephone assessment, evaluation and education on 15 rare chronic diseases.
• Charted documentation of all member contacts with quality scores averaging 99%.
• Performed in Case Manager role on volunteer basis when needed.
• Earned Case Manager Certification

• Provided assessment, treatment and ongoing therapeutic relationship to patients and their families through diagnosis, treatment and end of life care.
• Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as multiple medication regimens, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
• Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

• Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.