Rachel McFarland
DeWitt,MI
Summary
Diligent caregiver and care manager focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in creating individual care plans and organizing care between various disciplines to meet patient needs. Creative, hardworking and compassionate with excellent interpersonal skills, devoted to providing quality care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager
AdvisaCare
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated and analyzed sustainable person-centered care plans involving internal and external providers.
- Assessed healthcare needs and monitored effectiveness and progress plans to achieve desired outcomes.
- Offered leadership, support and clinical expertise within care management teams to achieve outcomes.
- Created customized care plans, working with staff, clients and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
Registered Nurse
Suncare Home Health
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition, including adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs, including blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
Registered Nurse
QCI Health Care Staffing
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Changed out tracheostomies and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Registered Nurse
Medilodge Of East Lansing
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Assessment and treatment of varying levels of wound care needs.
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, including weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids using Point of Care to note times, types and amounts of medications for each patient.
Certified Nurse's Aide
Hazel Findlay Country Manor
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep [Job title]s informed of changes.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Advisacare Home Health
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient condition, facilitating prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Continually updated clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities specific to home health nursing trends and best practices.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive home care nursing services.
- Established trusting relationships with patients and families, fostering open communication regarding medical concerns or preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care coordination and continuity of services.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through close monitoring and timely interventions for patients with chronic conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dewitt High School
Dewitt, MIAssociate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05.2019
Associate Of General Studies -
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05.2017
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Planning
- Staff Management
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Management
- Home Health Care
- Scheduling
- Quality Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Preventative health
- Monthly billing
- Patient Assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Team Coordination
- High level of autonomy
- Emotional awareness
- Long-Term Care
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Family advocacy
- Seizure Management
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advisacare Home Health
05.2021 - 06.2024
Care Manager
AdvisaCare
09.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Suncare Home Health
09.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
QCI Health Care Staffing
07.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Medilodge Of East Lansing
05.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Nurse's Aide
Hazel Findlay Country Manor
08.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Dewitt High School
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Associate Of General Studies -
Lansing Community College
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