Sandra Booth
Decatur,AR
Summary
Dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager at Circle Of Life, skilled in advanced care planning and compassionate family support. Successfully enhanced patient comfort through tailored care plans and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for improving symptom management and providing emotional support, ensuring dignity during end-of-life transitions. CPR certified with a strong commitment to patient advocacy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Circle Of Life
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly for best possible outcomes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
- Conducted family meetings facilitating discussions surrounding goals of care, advance directives establishment or modification.
- Provided ongoing mentorship and education to new hires within the hospice nursing team for enhanced clinical competency development.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Hospice Aide
Circle Of Life
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Improved patient satisfaction by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring cleanliness and dignity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of hospice care by effectively coordinating with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique requirements.
Hospice Aide
Saint Francis Hospice
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Prevented bedsores and other potential complications by regularly repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper body alignment.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Ensured continuity of care by accurately documenting patient progress, observations, interventions, and outcomes in medical records.
- Supported patients' personal care needs, promoting hygiene and comfort with respect and sensitivity.
- Assisted in creation of peaceful passing environment, implementing individualized end-of-life care plans.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Hospice Aide
Infinity Care Of Tulsa
10.2011 - 04.2013
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
- Promoted a holistic approach to end-of-life care by incorporating various relaxation techniques such as music therapy or aromatherapy into daily routines.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal mobility by supporting them during transfers, ambulation, and positioning activities.
Education
Nursing
Crowder College
Jane, MO05-2021
Skills
- Home care management
- Advanced care planning
- Compassionate care and family support
- Pain assessment and control
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing assessment
- Symptom management
- Medication administration
- CPR certification
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Circle Of Life
09.2021 - 07.2025
Hospice Aide
Circle Of Life
01.2016 - 08.2018
Hospice Aide
Saint Francis Hospice
06.2013 - 12.2015
Hospice Aide
Infinity Care Of Tulsa
10.2011 - 04.2013
Nursing
Crowder College
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