Rose Wheeler
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 14 years of industry experience. Trained in patient care with extensive knowledge of Emergency Room, ICU Charge Nurse, Administrative Supervisor, And home health RN case manager.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Spectrum Home Health Agency
05.2023 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provide wound care, assessment and communicate with physician with changes.
- Apply and take off wound vac.
Charge Registered Nurse
Madison Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for patients in 17-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Administrative House Supervisor
Madison Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided emergency response during shifts.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Oversaw lab work and testing procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Acted as liaison among governing boards, medical staff and department heads.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
- Represented office during administrative meetings on nightshift, and bed assigning initiative for patients from emergency room to inpatient side.
- Facilitated staffing based on acuity, census, and experience.
- Communicated with Charge nurses throughout the hospital about census, admissions, and patients placement.
- Contacted administrator on call in regards of census and emergency wait times vs. admissions and bed availability.
- Responded to inquiries from doctors, nurses and patients with accurate information.
- Encouraged floors to update their available bed list throughout the shift, and discussed potential discharges for the following day.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Acted as IV team on nightshift for patients with difficult IV access.
- Collaborated with other house supervisors at affiliated hospitals for patient care and proper placement when care was not appropriate at our facility vs patient medical needs.
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Huntsville Hospital Main
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Cared for patients in 26-ICU bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Performed audits on central lines, restraints, and PCA orders.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Patient Care Assistant
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to registered nurse.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
- Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Hadassa Ein Kerem
06.2004
Skills
- Duty Delegation
- Operational Standards
- Patient Care Management
- Nurse Scheduling
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Employee Performance
- Patient Record Auditing
- Nursing Assignments
- Clinical assessment
- Central line dressing management
- Sedation management
- Respiratory assessment
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Compassionate patient care
- Diabetes management
- Case management experience
- Infection control practices
- Chronic disease management
- Electronic medical records
- Wound care management
- Patient care planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Home health services
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Treatment implementation
- Catheter care
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Patient assessments
- Physician collaboration
- Geriatric care
- Student training
- HIPAA compliance
- Fall prevention
- Tracheostomy care
- Blood transfusion
- Emergency management
- Intravenous therapy
- Staff education
- Basic life support
- Oxygen therapy
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Skills
- Airway Management
- Patient Admission
- PICC Lines
- Emergency Preparedness
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Spectrum Home Health Agency
05.2023 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Madison Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2023
Administrative House Supervisor
Madison Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2022
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Huntsville Hospital Main
01.2014 - 01.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2011 - 11.2013
Patient Care Assistant
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Hadassa Ein Kerem
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