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Rebekah Rilko

Lockport,NY

Summary

Compassionate and highly organized Registered Nurse with experience in home health nursing, skilled nursing assessment, complex care needs, chronic disease management, medication management, and patient-centered care coordination. Experienced in managing a diverse patient caseload while collaborating with physicians, therapists, caregivers and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe and effective care in the home setting. Strong clinical judgment with the ability to recognize changes in condition, prioritize patient needs, provide comprehensive education, and coordinate appropriate interventions. Committed to delivering high-quality care while advocating for patients and families.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Visiting Nurses Association of WNY
Cheektowaga, New York
07.2022 - Current
  • Independently managed a diverse caseload of home health patients with acute, chronic, postoperative, and complex medical needs.
  • Monitored patients' progress and developed, implemented, and updated individualized plans of care in collaboration with caregivers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Provided home health nursing services, including complex wound care, foley catheter care and management, comprehensive ostomy and tracheostomy care and medication administration.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medications, disease management, infection prevention, wound care, fall prevention, nutrition, and signs and symptoms requiring medical attention to enhance understanding and compliance.
  • Conducted OASIS assessments, recertifications, resumptions of care, transfers, and discharges, ensuring adherence to agency and regulatory standards.
  • Maintained comprehensive and timely clinical documentation using Epic and Epic Rover to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.

Cosmetologist

Bangs Hair Salon
Buffalo, NY
08.2017 - 04.2020
  • Independently managed a diverse client schedule while maintaining strong organization, time management, and attention to individual needs.
  • Maintained strict sanitation, infection-control, safety, and regulatory standards in a fast-paced environment.
  • Monitored changes in skin, scalp, and overall condition to recommend modifications or referrals, ensuring optimal client care.
  • Educated clients on personalized aftercare and maintenance to enhance satisfaction and results.
  • Handled competing priorities and scheduling changes while consistently delivering high-quality service.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY
05-2022

Skills

  • Oasis documentation
  • Care Plan Development and Coordination
  • Medication administration
  • Complex Wound Care and Assessment
  • Wound VAC/Negative Pressure Therapy
  • Foley Catheter Care and Management
  • Ostomy Care and Management
  • Disease management
  • Quality Improvement Initiatives
  • Epic/Epic Rover
  • EMR Documentation
  • Time management
  • Patient Advocacy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Visiting Nurses Association of WNY
07.2022 - Current

Cosmetologist

Bangs Hair Salon
08.2017 - 04.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Niagara County Community College
Rebekah Rilko