Summary
Dedicated professional with years of experience as a Registered Nurse, known for a positive approach and commitment to excellence. Seeking a role in healthcare to further develop skills and deliver top-notch performance. Adaptable and creative team player who works effectively with colleagues and patients. Ready to bring reliable expertise to your department.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Advice Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by identifying critical situations and coordinating prompt responses from necessary medical personnel.
- Reduced emergency room visits by effectively assessing symptoms and recommending appropriate care options.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring up-to-date medical advice for patients.
- Handled high call volumes while maintaining attention to detail, empathy, and professionalism during each interaction.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of patient interactions, ensuring accuracy and seamless communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted in creating a supportive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with fellow Advice Nurses.
- Facilitated communication between patients and their primary care providers, enabling better-informed decision making regarding treatment plans.
- Promoted preventive care measures, reducing hospitalizations and promoting overall population health goals.
- Provided health education resources to patients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and safeguarding patient privacy at all times.
- Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at optimizing the delivery of telehealth services within the organization.
Home Infusion Nurse Team Lead
Kaiser Permanente
01.2007 - 09.2017
- Direct contact with patients and their families providing teaching and management of infusion needs, case management.
- Performing nursing procedures such as IV and PICC line placement, phlebotomy, wound care, management of wound VAC (vacuum assistant closure), infusion pumps, gastrostomy tube care and maintenance.
- Admission into the Home Infusion Program and initiation of plan of care and re-evaluation, home safety assessment, medication administration and PICC line management.
- Coordinates services, informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's care and condition, counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. participates in in-service programs, and supervises and instructs other nursing personnel.
- Team lead role
- Continuing care services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of treatment plans, assessments, and interventions for seamless coordination with healthcare teams.
- Supported account executives and clinical liaisons by providing educational programs or visits to referrals sources as requested.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality home infusion nursing care and closely monitoring progress.
- Continually expanded knowledge of industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and participation in relevant conferences or workshops.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans based on patient needs, preferences, and goals.
- Streamlined the transition from inpatient to home-based care by collaborating with discharge planners and case managers.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and pharmacists, fostering strong relationships and clear communication for optimal care delivery.
- Served as a resource for patients and families and seeking information about home infusion therapy options, benefits, and potential challenges.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control standards during every home visit.
- Served as a resource for patients and families seeking information about home infusion therapy options, benefits, and potential challenges.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
IV Therapy RN
Providence St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Vascular access management and placement of Peripheral IV's and PICC line catheters.
- Resource and educator to the staff.
- Patient and family educator in the management of vascular access.
- Administers parenteral fluids, blood and blood components, pharmacological agents, and pain medications.
- Code team
Acting Head Nurse
Willamette falls Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Quality assurance and implementation of “early PICC placement Program”.
- New outpatient program developed and process procedures for Infusion center.
- Coordination and assigning staff duties and defining roles.
- Educator of nursing staff, physicians, students and patients.
- Managed and supervised nursing personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
01.1994
Skills
- Detailed clinical documentation
- Skilled in navigating healthcare systems
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Critical thinking abilities
- Remote diagnostic analysis
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare systems navigation
- In-home patient care
- Resource utilization
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Regional Advice Nurse - Kaiser Permanente
10.2017 - Current
Home Infusion Nurse Team Lead - Kaiser Permanente
01.2007 - 09.2017
IV Therapy RN - Providence St. Vincent's Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
Acting Head Nurse - Willamette falls Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
Las Vegas Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing
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