Regina Oatley
Littleton,Colorado
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Brighton Hospice
Littleton, CO
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
RN Supervisor
Christian Living Communities
Centennial, CO
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings between physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to discuss treatment plans for individual patients.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources such as surveys or incident reports in order to improve operational efficiencies.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was provided throughout the hospital system.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
- Developed, implemented and adjusted patient care plans in response to new symptoms or developments.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
RN Care Coordinator
Physician Health Partners
Denver, CO
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
MDS Coordinator
Christian Living Communities
Centennial, CO
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
- Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Provided training and education to nursing staff on current MDS regulations.
RN Floor Nurse
ChristianLiving Communities
Centennial, CO
09.1997 - 07.2015
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-2003
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Patient Management
- Infectious disease control
- Medical assessment
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Case Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Physical assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Hospice Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Affiliations
I Love Kick Boxing and Hiking. I love to spend time outdoors in Nature
Certification
BLS certified with AHA
Eden Certified / Geriatrics professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Brighton Hospice
12.2023 - 04.2024
RN Supervisor
Christian Living Communities
11.2020 - 11.2023
RN Care Coordinator
Physician Health Partners
08.2017 - 11.2020
MDS Coordinator
Christian Living Communities
08.2015 - 07.2017
RN Floor Nurse
ChristianLiving Communities
09.1997 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Denver
BLS certified with AHA
Eden Certified / Geriatrics professional
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