Pearlene Boone, BSN, RN
Tomball
Summary
Ambitious, hardworking, and compassionate Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 40-years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and administrative nursing. Success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create patient-focused care plans. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and family and patient satisfaction. Offering expertise with neonatal and home health nursing specialties.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
Wanderly
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducts medical surveillance for COVID-positive employees
- Maintains confidential documents of employee health records
- Gathers research data related to Occupational Health nursing from employee records while maintaining confidentiality 100% of the time
Admissions Liaison
Encompass Health Care
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with obtaining insurance benefits as dictated by policy.
- Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Collected, sorted and reviewed marketing information and produced timely corporate reports.
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
NICU Registered Nurse
Texas Children‘s Hospital
06.1987 - 09.2018
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 62-bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate patients.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in level-II NICU units.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
Registered Nurse
Epic Home Health Services
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
Home Health Nurse
Girling Health Care
11.2006 - 01.2012
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Contacted physicians immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Contacted manager immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
Home Health Nurse
Diversified Health Care
04.2007 - 01.2011
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physicians.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising manager.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Home Health Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital Home Health
08.2003 - 12.2006
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising manager.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Home Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association, VNA
09.2002 - 10.2005
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising manager.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Pediatric Services of America
10.1994 - 06.1996
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Handled variety of nursing tasks, including medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Home Health Registered Nurse
The Care Group of Texas
02.1992 - 08.1994
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Contacted physician immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Contacted manager immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising manager and supervising physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman’s University
Houston, TX05.1990
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Luke's LPN Program
Houston, TX09.1976
Skills
- Ability to evaluate multiple patients and respond as needed
- Ability to communicate crucial information to families
- Experience working in team-based environments
- Collaboration and interdisciplinary networking
- Knowledge to perform and evaluate diagnostic tests
- Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors in hospital and home care settings
- Experience dressing wounds, administering medication, and aiding doctors in medical procedures
- Technical skills required in NICU setting, including tracheostomy care, management of central lines, administration of IVs, and assessing neurological activity
- Experience navigating sensitive situations with care and compassion
- Ability to cope with difficult situations
Certificates
RN
BLS
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Wanderly
08.2021 - 10.2021
Admissions Liaison
Encompass Health Care
11.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Epic Home Health Services
10.2011 - 01.2012
Home Health Nurse
Diversified Health Care
04.2007 - 01.2011
Home Health Nurse
Girling Health Care
11.2006 - 01.2012
Home Health Nurse
Texas Children’s Hospital Home Health
08.2003 - 12.2006
Home Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association, VNA
09.2002 - 10.2005
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Pediatric Services of America
10.1994 - 06.1996
Home Health Registered Nurse
The Care Group of Texas
02.1992 - 08.1994
NICU Registered Nurse
Texas Children‘s Hospital
06.1987 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman’s University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Luke's LPN Program
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