Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Bringing leadership skills, technical knowledge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Good Shepherd Hospice
Wellington, KS
10.2021 - Current
Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient in the electronic health record.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
Director of Nursing
Spring View Manor
Conway Springs, KS
09.2021 - 10.2021
Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Infection Control Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing
Spring View Manor
Conway Springs, KS
03.2020 - 10.2020
Developed and updated infection control policies and procedures for a healthcare facility.
Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment by healthcare personnel.
Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to infection prevention and control.
Conducted surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
Developed educational programs for healthcare workers on preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Performed environmental assessments to identify areas where additional cleaning is needed.
Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
Charge Nurse
Anthony Community Care Center
Anthony, KS
08.2019 - 02.2020
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
MDS Coordinator/ADON
Spring View Manor
Conway Springs, Kansas
03.2012 - 06.2019
Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
Participated in survey preparation activities by ensuring that all necessary documents were available during surveys conducted by state agencies or accreditation organizations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pratt Community College
Pratt, KS
05-2010
Skills
Discharge Planning
HIPAA Compliance
Healthcare regulations
Care Coordination
Quality Improvement
Medication Management
Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Good Shepherd Hospice
10.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Spring View Manor
09.2021 - 10.2021
Infection Control Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing
Spring View Manor
03.2020 - 10.2020
Charge Nurse
Anthony Community Care Center
08.2019 - 02.2020
MDS Coordinator/ADON
Spring View Manor
03.2012 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pratt Community College
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