Rebecca Chevalier DNP, FNP-C

• Travels across Massachusetts and Connecticut performing in-home based comprehensive health assessments and compares and contrasts results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Coordinates with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Evaluates new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
• Educates patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Teams with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
• Discusses care plans with patients and explains test results and proper use of medications.
• Records patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.

• Performs in home based comprehensive health assessments and compares and contrasts results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Coordinates with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Evaluates new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
• Educates patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Teams with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
• Discusses care plans with patients and explaines test results and proper use of medications.
• Records patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation throughout the care experience.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Often worked in the Charge Nurse role to assist staff nurses and work cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional and safe nursing practice in the clinical setting.

• Responsible for primary nursing duties for patients with kidney disease, which included routine assessments, determining risks, starting and monitoring dialysis, recording chart data and information for the nephrologists to assess the patient’s condition, as well as educating the patient about his or her treatment.
• Monitored and ensured the function of the machine and other necessary equipment during dialysis treatment and worked cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional and safe nursing practice in the clinical setting.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Managed individualized patient care from treatment initiation through the care care continuum.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

• Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
• Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
• Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
• Collaborated with unit nurses and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.

• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
• Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.