Rhonda Dunlevy
Bradford
Summary
Professional nurse with strong background in hospice care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and pain management. Known for team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings. Reliable and focused on delivering compassionate care and achieving patient-centered outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Ohio's Hospice Of Dayton
04.2004 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating a faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of nursing care within the organization.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs to inform effective care planning.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely updates on care progress.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers for enhanced patient care, ensuring all treatments aligned with prescribed care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
Friendship Village of Dayton
01.1996 - 04.2004
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
RN - Nursing
Fortis College
Centerville, OH04-2014
LPN - Nursing
Upper Valley Career Center
Piqua03-1996
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Compassionate care
- Home care management
- Pain assessment
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- End-of-life care
- Family support
- Care coordination
- Pain control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Symptom management
- Nursing assessment
- Oxygen therapy
- Hospice care management
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Physician communication
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- IV medication administration
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner 2018 nominated by former patient.
Certification
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN)
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Ohio's Hospice Of Dayton
04.2004 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Friendship Village of Dayton
01.1996 - 04.2004
RN - Nursing
Fortis College
LPN - Nursing
Upper Valley Career Center
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