Rachael Houle
Dayville,CT
Summary
An innovative, detail-oriented Registered Nurse with five years of experience in direct patient care. With interdisciplinary communication and collaboration I have improved department safety and operations. I have grown my skills in multitasking and prioritizing assignments and responsibilities. My flexibility, creativity, and willingness to take on added responsibilities makes me the ideal candidate to meet team goals. I am a high achiever who is always willing to learn something new.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Backus Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Performs detailed assessments and implements interventions as appropriate
- Administers titrated medication as determined by patient's condition and monitored responses
- Communicates, facilitates, and collaborates within the interdisciplinary to provide safe, efficient, and timely patient care
- Proficient in accessing and management peripheral and central lines.
- Conducts thorough EMR chart reviews, orders within therapy plans, labs, assessments, notes, and appointments.
- Administers infusions per protocol and NCCN guidelines which includes chemotherapy, blood products, electrolytes, fluids, monoclonal antibodies, and various types of injections
- Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating new workflows to increase unit goals and patient outcomes
- Utilizes software, medical devices, and resources as necessary
- Educates patient, families, caregivers on symptom management, support groups, resources, nutrition/hydration, infection prevention, symptom management, and when to seek emergency care.
- Effectively initiates hypersensitivity protocol for adverse reaction events.
Primary Care Nurse/Case Manager
Hartford Healthcare at Home
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided nursing services and education to keep people independent in their homes.
- Initiated and collaborated with additional disciplines that may be necessary or helpful for patients and families.
- Performed comprehensive OASIS assessments to establish and individualized care plan
- Admission and discharge planning
- Managed approximately 20-30 patient cases
- Facilitated communication between the patient, team members, and physicians
- Performed assessments, procedures, and wound care in the home setting
- Develops and maintains therapeutic relationship with patient and caregivers to promote selfcare and advocacy
- Worked with off-site pharmacy, and medical device supplier to deliver discharge medications and equipment to patients.
- Initiated and managed tele-health equipment in the home to facilitate quick and safe discharge home.
- Ordered supplies as needed for patients and educated family/caregivers on ordering process prior to discharge
Primary Care Nurse/Case Manager
Kindred at Home
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed approximately 10-20 patient cases
- Assisted patients in developing, implementing, and evaluating realistic goals and adjusted as needed.
- Collaborated with PT/OT/SLP to monitor patient progress towards discharge
- Performed comprehensive OASIS assessments to establish and individualized care plan
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to identify goals and barriers for best patient outcome
- Facilitated communication between the patient, team members, and physicians
- Educated patient, family, and caregivers on disease process, nutrition/hydration, medication management, infection prevention, skin integrity/hygiene, and fall prevention.
Registered Nurse
Windham Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Charge Nurse of 30-bed medical/surgical and telemetry floor as well as additional additional beds for step-down/PCU and orthopedic patients.
- Floated as needed for staffing
- Administered medications by various routes including IV/PO/SQ/IM, and titrated medication as determined by patient's condition and monitored responses
- Established and managed IV access
- Performed various procedures including peritoneal dialysis, administering blood products, wound care, and wound vacs.
- Monitored and recorded, vital signs, telemetry/cardiac monitoring, I/O's, gastric suction secretions, and cardiac conditions
- Collaborated with RT and initiated oxygen devices as necessary
- Mentored and trained new hired nurses/residents
- Communicated with hospitalist for orders and changes in patient status
- Collaborated with PCTs, SLP, OT, PT, and hospitalist to ensure patient had best outcomes and safe discharge
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2023
Associate in Science (A.S.) Nursing -
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT05.2019
Skills
Peripheral/central Line management
Clinical documentation & reporting
Collaboration with Interdisciplinary team
Critical Thinking & Attention to Detail
Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Excel
EMR/EHR/EPIC
Chronic Disease Management
Prioritization and delegation
Care Coordination
Intake and discharge
Case Management
Workflow Optimization
Patient Records Analysis
Medical Terminology
Certification
- Registered Nurse - CT License
- HHC Nurse Residency Graduate - Telemetry Track
- BLS/CPR/AED Certified
- Charge Nurse
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Card
References
- Sandra Cabrera, Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, 1(310) 808-7194, ninarn06@gmail.com
- Andrea Bergeson, Registered Nurse, 1(860) 405-4147, andrabergeson@yahoo.com
- Killeen Dwyer, Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, 1(860)884-9074, killeen.dwyer@hhchealth.org
- Amanda Pearce, Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, 1(860)428-1130, amanda.pearce@hhchealth.org
- Mackenzie Docherty, Registered Nurse, 1 (401) 440-7900, mackenzie.docherty@hhchealth.org
- Katelyn Martin, Registered Nurse/Preceptor, 1(860) 608-5929, katelyn.chenail@hhchealth.org
- Angelica Blackburn, Registered Nuse/Preceptor, 1(860) 334-8375, angelica.blackburn@hhchealth.org
- Lisa Tarvin, Registered Nurse/Clinical Resource Leader/Charge Nurse, 1(860) 917-0896, lisa.tarvin@hhchealth.org
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Backus Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Primary Care Nurse/Case Manager
Hartford Healthcare at Home
07.2021 - 08.2022
Primary Care Nurse/Case Manager
Kindred at Home
04.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Windham Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing -
Capella University
Associate in Science (A.S.) Nursing -
Three Rivers Community College
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