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RIFKA DOWNEY

Wesley Chapel, Cheyenne,FL, WY

Summary

A highly skilled healthcare professional, I specialize in caring for patients with various medical conditions and surgical needs. My experience includes providing care for patients recovering from illness, surgery, or injury, hospice care including end-of-life care, and substance abuse treatment. In addition to having excellent clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and adaptability to various situations, I enjoy working in fast-paced environments and managing multiple patients at the same time.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Supervisor

Stephanie Kilcoyne
  • BayCare Wesley Chapel Phone, 813-586-7155

Medical/Surgical Supervisor

Leslie Tronnes
  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital North Phone, Leslie.Tronnes@uchealth

Registered Nurse

  • I provide quality nursing care to a culturally diverse veteran population
  • My knowledge and skills enable me to effectively apply all nursing process aspects in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting
  • Coordinated patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
  • Administered medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to influence care outcomes
  • Participation in unit/program quality improvement processes and initiatives and customer service programs comprise key performance elements
  • Identify each patient's health needs and develop a customized plan
  • Healing relationships, healing environments, and community connections are used in this process
  • My primary duties include direct patient care in specialty acute care units for moderately to severely ill patients
  • Providing coordinated care across settings and caring for caregivers in a safe and caring environment
  • Assesses patient response and safely administers medications
  • Individualizes treatments, procedures, and equipment based on the needs of the patient population
  • Health promotion and prevention interventions should be implemented
  • Assist patients in achieving optimal functioning through rehabilitative, restorative and supportive care
  • Support the hospice patient through end-of-life care and provide bereavement support for family and loved ones of patient
  • Recognize the patient’s autonomy and dignified care by promoting independence and utilizing respect, limit setting, and individualized treatment
  • Utilized equipment to promote the patient’s self-care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and patient/Resident Wandering System
  • Verbally provided patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the patient/residents' plan of care and participated in treatment team meetings for resident care planning
  • Interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers
  • Maintain patient/employee information confidentiality electronically, verbally, and in writing
  • Maintain a safe working environment, including infection control and competent care
  • Performing ongoing cardiac monitoring for patients with acute and chronic health conditions
  • Demonstrates cardiac rhythm recognition, detects cardiac arrhythmias, understands arrhythmia significance, recognizes symptoms, and anticipates or initiates appropriate nursing measures
  • Performs ongoing assessments, notes condition changes, and provides appropriate interventions
  • Performs emergency care in acute/ crisis situations
  • Active participant in the facility's Rapid Response Team (RRT)
  • Flexible, able to rotate to other assignments as needed, and able to adjust to the ever-changing work environment
  • As needed, I can maneuver and document in an electronic health record (EHR)
  • I am flexible in floating to additional patient care areas

Medical/Surgical Supervisor

Carla Clore, Woodman
  • St
  • Francis Hospital 719-, Rd CarlaClore@centura
  • 24hrs/Week
  • DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND RELATED SKILLS: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for patients and refers deviation to appropriate health care staff
  • Provided direct care for complex patients
  • Made observations of subtle changes in patient’s condition, i.e., behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc., and acted accordingly within the NA's assigned role
  • Documents care given, observations, and responses on appropriate tools or forms
  • Responded appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel
  • Monitor and document patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately
  • Performs nursing procedures within the scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the patient for such procedures but not limited to assisted with enemas, assisted with catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices
  • Recognize the patient’s autonomy and dignified care by promoting independence and utilizing respect, limit setting, and individualized treatment
  • Utilized equipment to promote the patient’s self-care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and patient/Resident Wandering System
  • Verbally provided patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the patient/residents' plan of care and participated in treatment team meetings for resident care planning
  • Entered information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats
  • Participated in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident
  • Removed defective equipment, reported hazards, observed safety regulations, contributed to infection control, and utilized proper aseptic techniques in the performance of duties
  • Served as the unit safe patient handling liaison
  • Served as preceptor and mentor to other CNAs
  • Oriented members of the health care team to the units as appropriate
  • Functions as a member of the unit base counsel
  • Managed distributed patient behavior and appropriately intervened and requested assistance from other healthcare members
  • Appropriately initiates basic life support and takes actions appropriate action.

Supervisor

Rifka Downey
  • Falcon Valley Heights Phone: 307-220-2972

Services Supervisor

Carol Yeamen
  • Pershing Blvd Phone 307-777-7921, (May contact)
  • DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RELATED SKILLS: Maintain case history records and prepare reports
  • Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs
  • Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty
  • Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided
  • Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.

Peak Wellness Center Supervisor

Foster Care
  • Phone: 307-632-9362

Registered Nurse II

09.2024 - Current

Property Manager

08.2009 - Current

Registered Nurse II

Bruce B Downs Blvd Stephanie
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RELATED SKILLS:
  • I am accustomed to a high-stress environment where I manage multiple patients at once
  • I am adaptable and can respond to patients' needs with varying acuity and complexity
  • This makes my role as a registered nurse both challenging and rewarding
  • I have provided assessments, planned, implemented, supervised, taught, evaluated, and documented patient care; served as an integral member of the treatment team; and am responsible for helping to produce a therapeutic environment and plan of care to promote optimal health status
  • I am self-directed in setting goals for managing complex patient situations
  • I assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
  • Administers medications and procedures as per established policies and guidelines
  • Influences outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members
  • I work with post-operative, strokes, chronic illnesses, patients with ongoing medical conditions requiring ongoing treatment and monitoring, and continually educating the patient
  • I ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS
  • I am responsible for ensuring patients receive their prescribed medications safely and effectively
  • This includes administering injections, managing IVs, and tracking medication schedules
  • I MONITOR VITAL SIGNS
  • Regularly monitor patients' vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, to detect changes in their condition and intervene as necessary
  • WOUND CARE
  • I care for all forms of wounds, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring for signs of infection or complications
  • PATIENT EDUCATION I enjoy educating patients and their families about postoperative care, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments to promote healing and prevent complications
  • COLLABORATING WITH HEALTHCARE TEAMS
  • I work closely with surgeons, physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for patients
  • DEVELOPING CARE PLANS each patient gets an individualized care plan for addressing their unique medical needs
  • This ensures that they receive the appropriate level of care, treatments, and interventions
  • PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
  • In addition to clinical care, I provide emotional support to patients and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of surgery, illness, and recovery
  • Recognize the patient’s autonomy and dignified care by promoting independence and utilizing respect, limit setting, and individualized treatment
  • Utilized equipment to promote the patient’s self-care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and patient/Resident Wandering System
  • Verbally provided patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the patient/residents' plan of care and participated in treatment team meetings for resident care planning
  • I have worked with a diverse group of patients daily; I am highly skilled at managing various medical conditions and treatments
  • I support colleagues and other nurses by sharing knowledge to provide safe, quality nursing care
  • I foster an environment conducive to healthcare professionals' professional development
  • Performing ongoing cardiac monitoring for patients with acute and chronic health conditions
  • Demonstrates cardiac rhythm recognition, detects cardiac arrhythmias, understands arrhythmia significance, recognizes symptoms, and anticipates or initiates appropriate nursing measures
  • Performs ongoing assessments, notes condition changes, and provides appropriate interventions
  • Performs emergency care in acute/ crisis situations
  • Active participant in the facility's Rapid Response Team (RRT)
  • Flexible, able to rotate to other assignments as needed, and able to adjust to the ever-changing work environment
  • As needed, I can maneuver and document in an electronic health record (EHR)
  • I am flexible in floating to additional patient care areas.

Certified Nursing Assistant

12.2020 - 07.2021

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Supervisor

Advocate, Dona Andersen
02.2008 - 05.2009

Case Worker Specialist

05.2007 - 10.2007

Case Manager

Foster Care
10.2006 - 05.2007
  • Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork., DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RELATED SKILLS: The primary job of the, is to case manage for all youth and foster families on his/her case load
  • Responsibilities include assisting in assessment and treatment planning, supporting foster parents in behavior management and transportation issues, and linking and coordinating all services required by the youth and foster parents
  • Complete the assessment process for youth and families to prepare a comprehensive treatment plan
  • Completion of timely documentation along with case notes being completed in 24 hours of contact
  • Participate in applicable meetings as scheduled by the agency administration
  • Meet with youth face to face at least once per week to address treatment issues and build relationships
  • Assist youth and families in achieving goals through training, linking to outside resources, etc
  • Monitor discharged youth for three months of aftercare per agency procedures
  • Maintain youth and foster parent files – keeping information in order and up to date
  • Participate in the on-call system for foster care as determined by the Foster Care Program Director
  • Complete tracking information as requested by administration (outcomes, etc.) Be knowledgeable of and sensitive to the various cultural backgrounds of the clients served as well as foster parents and fellow employees, including demonstrating cultural competence in working with both clients and employees
  • Demonstrate commitment to; empowering others to solve problems, the value of a nurturing family for clients, a belief in the capacity of people to grow and change, establishing respectful relationships with clients and employees, working collaboratively with other professionals, setting appropriate limits with clients and employees.13
  • Assessment of treatment needs and treatment planning for clients.14
  • Providing diagnostic, progress evaluation and crisis intervention services to clients and families.15
  • Building and maintaining therapeutic relationships, termination of clients, individual, group and family therapy
  • KNOWLEDGE:
  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
  • This includes customer needs assessment, and meeting quality standards for services
  • Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation
  • English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
  • Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
  • Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins
  • Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

St. Francis Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2021

Skills

  • Nursing care
  • Communication
  • Preceptor
  • Emergent patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Controlling bleeding
  • Behavior crises
  • Equipment usage
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Treatment procedures
  • Bladder scans
  • Continuous passive motion devices
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Specimen collection

Technologyskills

  • Electronic Medical Records - Cerner, Epic
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Microsoft Word

Toolsused

  • Desktop computers
  • Thermometer
  • Uniform
  • Gloves
  • Personal Protective gear
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Stethoscope
  • Lifters
  • Organizers belt bags
  • Tape/bandaging supplies
  • Gait belt
  • Surgical scissors
  • Vital Machines
  • Smartphone
  • Bladder scan
  • Continuous passive motion device
  • Blood glucose monitoring machine
  • Specimen collection

Militaryspouse

True

Personal Information

Citizenship: U.S Citizen

Timeline

Registered Nurse II

09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse II

Bruce B Downs Blvd Stephanie
08.2023 - 08.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

12.2020 - 07.2021

Property Manager

08.2009 - Current

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Supervisor

Advocate, Dona Andersen
02.2008 - 05.2009

Case Worker Specialist

05.2007 - 10.2007

Case Manager

Foster Care
10.2006 - 05.2007

Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Supervisor

Stephanie Kilcoyne

Medical/Surgical Supervisor

Leslie Tronnes

Registered Nurse

Medical/Surgical Supervisor

Carla Clore, Woodman

Supervisor

Rifka Downey

Services Supervisor

Carol Yeamen

Peak Wellness Center Supervisor

Foster Care

Certified Nursing Assistant -

St. Francis Hospital

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