Phillip Brandon McGee
Troup,Texas
Summary
To obtain a nursing position in a progressive company in which I can contribute to its success utilizing my education and experience. Summary of Total of 10 years of acute-care experience in ER, ICU, CVICU, Telemetry, Qualifications LTACH, Med/Surg, Same day surgery and 9 year of experience in home health Problem-solving Clinical Director qualified to manage health regulations, perform patient care and further motivate talented staff. Enthusiastic professional with background affecting positive patient outcomes, finding creative solutions to administrative issues and interacting with diverse personalities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Services; Alternate Administrator
Heritage Homecare, Inc. dba Choice Homecare
Longview, TX
05.2015 - Current
- Was responsible for ensuring that offices adhered to and functioned within regulatory guidelines/company policies
- Was responsible for ensuring adequate staffing to meet patient needs and that staff members maintained appropriate skills to provide patient care as ordered by physician and nurse practice act
- Worked closely with Administrator to ensure fiscal compliance within regulatory guidelines and company policy
- Participated in OAPI activities, education and evaluation of staff and also co-ordination of patient care
- Participated in development and implementation of plans of correction for any concerns identified
- Responsible for hiring, firing, recruiting new employees, developing policies and budgetary responsibilities
- Responsible for continuity, quality, safety of services delivered in compliance with State and Federal regulations (Conditions of Participations), including
- Agency’s non-discrimination policies
- Assist in all activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of agency personnel
- Monitors quality improvement program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed
- Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to management both verbally and through written reports
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of agency/licensing board.
Case Manager
Integrity Homecare, Inc. dba Choice Homecare
Troup, TX, Texas
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Case manager to 80-100 patients, I am responsible for helping to coordinate and oversee the Plan of
- Care for patients on my caseload, utilizing input and assessment data from the field clinicians to ensure the POC meets company standards and regulatory requirements
- I ensure other medical entities are notified and involved in the POC, and assist field clinicians with any day to day issues that arise in, 41@yahoo.com
- Tel: 903-922-0529 regards to patient care, i.e
- Notifying Physicians, scheduling issues, and ordering of supplies
- I manage our patient’s care appropriately, assisting the patient to have quality service while being cost effective and financially responsible
- I help develop and implement the Plan of Care, including interventions and goals that correspond to the patient’s diagnoses
- I coordinate care with all medical entities involved in the patient’s care, ensure the physician is notified of any change in the patient’s status, and follow up on all lab results, obtaining copies for our records, and then enter any new medication changes or lab orders that follow; I prepare therapy referrals for OT, PT, MSW, and speech
- I help tract infection and variance reports, and monitor my wound care patients to measure outcomes
- I am responsible for daily reports that include ensuring documents are signed; medications are assessed for interactions and the physician notified of any interactions; I also follow up on orders to make sure they are entered correctly, and reviewed to ensure prompt delivery to MD
- I am responsible for completing weekly Case
- Conference forms for my patients approaching recertification, and attend Case Conference weekly
- I also assist in triaging daily calls from my patients, and adjust the daily schedule for any needs that arise
- I manage and oversee our CHF program along with the Philips Tele monitoring system.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers
Registered Nurse
Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview, TX
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Worked in the Emergency Room that serves adults and children, ranging from critical patients to clinic-type patients; triaging, performing assessments, administering medications, IV’s, venipunctures, treatments, collaborating with physicians for patient care
- Also worked in ICU and CVICU providing care to critically ill patients; CVHD, ventilator management, monitoring balloon pumps, assessment for placement, hemo dynamic monitoring, recovering of AVR/CABG, monitoring of brain pressures, and collaborating with physicians for patient care.
Registered Nurse
Excel Staffing
Tyler, MN
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Worked as a travel nurse in several facilities and settings; worked as a floor and charge nurse in several area facilities in ICU, ER, Telemetry, Rehab
- Duties included patient assessments, passing meds, IV therapy/starts, charting, speaking with doctors and families, educating patients/families, supervision of staff.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Nurse
Excel Staffing, LVN
Tyler, TX
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Worked as a travel nurse in several facilities and settings; worked as a floor and charge nurse in several area facilities in ICU, ER, Telemetry, Rehab
- Duties included patient assessments, passing meds, IV therapy/starts, charting, speaking with doctors and families, educating patients/families, supervision of nursing aides.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Nurse
East Texas Medical Center
Tyler, TX
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Worked as a floor nurse in the telemetry unit
- Duties included patient assessments, telemetry monitoring, passing meds, IV therapy/starts, charting, speaking with doctors and families, educating patients/families, supervision of nursing aides.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global
Lafayette, IN12.2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
University of Texas
2018
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Paramedic- Tyler Junior College, Technician- Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXAssociate Nursing Degree - undefined
Kilgore College
2012
Associate of Science Degree -
LVN – Trinity Valley Community College, Trinity Valley Community College
Palestine, TX2003
Skills
- Customer Service
- Confidential Records Management
- Strategic Planning
- Improvement Plans
- Case Conferences
- IV Discontinuation
- Staff Education
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Organizational Systems
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Metrics Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Leadership
- Documentation
Additional Information
- RN License 795089
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services; Alternate Administrator
Heritage Homecare, Inc. dba Choice Homecare
05.2015 - Current
Case Manager
Integrity Homecare, Inc. dba Choice Homecare
04.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
Longview Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Excel Staffing
01.2010 - 01.2013
Nurse
Excel Staffing, LVN
01.2005 - 01.2010
Nurse
East Texas Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
University of Texas
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Paramedic- Tyler Junior College, Technician- Tyler Junior College
Associate Nursing Degree - undefined
Kilgore College
Associate of Science Degree -
LVN – Trinity Valley Community College, Trinity Valley Community College
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