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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Renee MacPherson

Gorham,ME

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, oncology, hospice case management and CRMA training. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

33
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Compassus Hospice

RN Case Manager
02.2023 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.

Working with multidisciplinary team in home, LTC, AL facility.


Education and training to staff and family with comfort and quality of life for patients with terminal diseases of 6 months or less.

Safe Residential Care

Registered Nurse Consultant
03.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Contributed to improved overall patient safety by identifying areas for improvement in clinical practice guidelines and advocating for necessary interventions

Trainer for CRMA course .

Additional list of duties available

Northern Light Mercy Hospital Cancer Care/infusion

RN Clinical Care Coordinator
01.2015 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Participated in Cancer survivorship, Aromatase inhibitor policy committee, monitor pathway of patients on oral oncolitics meeting 1-2 times monthly to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Northern Light Mercy Post OP Unit

RN Staff Nurse
01.2011 - 01.2012

Job overview

Med-Surg, assessments, medications.

Further list of skills available

Northern Light Mercy West Falmouth Primary Care

RN/Triage Nurse in the Primary Care Setting
01.2012 - Current

Job overview

Triage, vaccinations, prior authorizations.further list of skills available

Casa Inc.

RN, CNA/DT
06.2001 - 12.2010

Job overview

Normal CNA duties and responsibilities in a ICF -MR setting. Further list of skills available

North Country Associates, Northland Living Center

CNA
08.1991 - 04.2001

Job overview

CNA in a ICF-MR setting. Full list of skills available

Education

Southern Maine Community College

Associate of Science Nursing

University Overview

The Stratford School

Medical Assistant

University Overview

State University Of New York

Coursework in Social sciences with a music minor

University Overview

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Triaging
  • Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Staff Supervision
  • Preventative Health
  • Cancer Care
  • Prior Authorization experience
  • Obtaining DME
  • Case Management
  • HIPAA Education
  • EMR / EHR
  • Clinical judgment
  • Basic Life Support
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Care
  • High level of autonomy
  • Family Education
  • Long-Term Care
  • Vaccine administration
  • Hospice Care
  • Administering immunizations
  • Home care

Hospice philosophy understanding

Certification

BLS adult/child

CRMA trainer certification

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care. Oral oncolytics monitoring pathway.

Timeline

RN Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
02.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse Consultant
Safe Residential Care
03.2021 - 01.2023
RN Clinical Care Coordinator
Northern Light Mercy Hospital Cancer Care/infusion
01.2015 - 02.2021
RN/Triage Nurse in the Primary Care Setting
Northern Light Mercy West Falmouth Primary Care
01.2012 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Northern Light Mercy Post OP Unit
01.2011 - 01.2012
RN, CNA/DT
Casa Inc.
06.2001 - 12.2010
CNA
North Country Associates, Northland Living Center
08.1991 - 04.2001
Southern Maine Community College
Associate of Science Nursing
The Stratford School
Medical Assistant
State University Of New York
Coursework in Social sciences with a music minor
Renee MacPherson