Renee Boelman
Chico,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 31 years of experience caring for patients within the admissions and case management of rehabilitation and home health settings who has been delivering comprehensive patient care and delegating tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Experienced with patient admissions assessments as well as case management, care coordination, and medical documentation. Utilizes effective communication to ensure accurate patient information and seamless transitions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and teamwork dynamics, ensuring high-quality patient care. This knowledgeable RN with solid background in delivering engaging and effective training programs is pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills and problem-solving expertise. Developed and implemented comprehensive training materials that enhanced employee performance and productivity. Proven ability in instructional design and group facilitation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
HCBA Intake BSN RN
Home and Health Care Management
Chico, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical histories.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and safety protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring comprehensive support throughout treatment journeys.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse BSN
Far Northern Regional Center
Chico, CA
02.1998 - 09.2022
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Hired, trained and supervised nursing team members, facilitated professional growth of subordinates and modeled effective and compassionate nursing techniques.
RN Intake Coordinator
Chico Community Rehabilitation Hospital
Chico, CA
09.1995 - 02.1998
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.
RN Floor Nurse
Chico Community Rehabilitation Hospital
Chico, CA
09.1995 - 02.1998
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chico State Nursing Program
Chico CA05-1995
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Clear Patient Communication
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Critical Thinking
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Oversight
- Diet and Nutrition
- Nursing Consultation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Intake assessment
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Medical Assessment
- Health Care Consultation
- Community Advocate
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastric Tube Care and Replacement
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Taking Vitals
- Documenting Vitals
- Seizure Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
Education and Training
other
Timeline
HCBA Intake BSN RN
Home and Health Care Management
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse BSN
Far Northern Regional Center
02.1998 - 09.2022
RN Intake Coordinator
Chico Community Rehabilitation Hospital
09.1995 - 02.1998
RN Floor Nurse
Chico Community Rehabilitation Hospital
09.1995 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chico State Nursing Program