Sharlene Rice
Aurora,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse: Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable healthcare professional with over 19 years of experience providing high quality care to patients presenting diverse medical conditions. Specialized practice in school nursing, cardiac critical care and cardiac testing, and intensive care, hospice on call nurse, COVID-19 ICU and Hospice Case-manager. Highly respected by physicians and staff for ability to remain calm in emergency situations, collaborative in team settings, and exhibit superior competency in complex medical procedures
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Elara Caring
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Oncall Hospice Registered Nurse
Three Oaks Hospice
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
COVID-19 ICU RN
Loyola University Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered and managed different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan; IV Levophed, paralytics, propofol, Versed Ketamine, Midazolam,Norepinephrine . Treatments; Placing patients in prone position for 16 to 18.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures; Continuous renal replacement therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Electroencephalogram (EEG) .
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Peace Hospice And Palliative Care
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
ONCALL HOSPICE RN
Rainbow Hospice Care
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- 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.
- Saved $15,000 monthly by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
Oncall/ Admissons/Casemanager
Seasons Hospice
10.2015 - 12.2019
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Took temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from norm and assess condition of patient.
- Ensured patient needs were met in accordance with instructions and hospital administrative procedures.
- Ensured that nursing care was carried out as directed and treatment administered in accordance with physician's instructions.
- Discussed case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
- Performs consultation and admission visit to assess patient's needs and completes admission assessment and contractual agreement documentation for Possesses understanding of Hospice program and benefits.
- Initiates Plan of Care, Instructs on disease understanding, progression, and immediate interventions.
- Responsible for assessing patient's medical status, planning, teaching and implementing immediate medical interventions on day of admission.
- Collaborates with attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, Clinical Coordinator and Social Worker regarding patient admission and follow up needs.
- Responsible for completion of all elements of admission process and first hours care.
- Provides consultation and emotional/physical support to patients/families regarding Hospice services and disease processes.
R.N Case Manager
Family Home Health and Hospice Centered
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided comfort to patient and family at end of life Provided education on end of life care and advance directives Provided weekly updated individualized care plans Provided support to Patient, Family and Friends at end of Life Adjusted medications per Dr order as needed Contracted independently to render nursing care in hospitals and private homes.
- Administered medications, treatments, dressings and other services according to physician's instructions.
- Gave information to family in treatment of patient and maintenance of healthful environment.
- Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Consulted with institutions and associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to practice and profession of nursing.
R.N CaseManager
EverCare Hospice and Palliative/ United Health Group
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Perform admission assessment to determine terminal diagnosis with coordination of Medical Director Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- On Call visits assessed with response to triage within 15 minutes of being called/texted.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed needs of individuals, families and communities, including assessment of individuals' home and work environments to identify potential health and safety problems.
- Directed and supervised less skilled nursing/health care personnel Assess patient service needs Routine, Continuous Care, Respite Care, General Inpatient Provided education on End Of Life care and symptoms with family and facility staff Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Conducting regular visits at home or skilled nursing facilities for caseload of approximately 12 to 17 patient Coordinating, assessing, and implementing patients' care.
- Providing accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect plans of care Overseeing and participating in day to day clinical care of terminal patients and their families Attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings Interacting with other group members such as CNA's, LPN's, social workers.
Registered Nurse/ Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
02.2010 - 08.2012
- Prepared patients for, and assisted with, examinations and treatments.
- Monitored MAP and BP, drawing arterial blood gases and take care of arterial lines.
- Treated patients who were recovering from surgeries.
- Responsible for recognizing life threatening arrhythmia's.
- Done accurate recording and reporting of lab values following the medical treatment.
- Assessed the needs of individuals, families and communities, including assessment of individuals' home and work environments to identify potential health and safety problems.
- Performed physical examinations, made tentative diagnoses, and treated patients.
- Closely monitors effectiveness of IV drip cardiac medications.
- Care of terminal patients and family Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on adult immediate condition or needs Able to perform techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Assessment of hospice patients physical, psycho-social, spiritual dimensions of care.
Night Care Team Nurse
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Assessed and apply critical thinking skills in areas such as physical assessment, disease physiology and disease progression, symptom management and pharmacology.
- Completed admissions demonstrating high flexibility, organization skills and Point of Care documentation.
- Demonstrate effective communication following visits to facilitate identified changes to Plan of Care.
- Documentation targeted to reflect diagnosis for admission, Plan of Care, coordination of care and next steps to focus on with next visit.
- Participate in one Educational Presentation or committee involvement every year.
- On Call visits as directed by triage staff with response to triage within 15 minutes of being called/texted.
- Attended death visits, change of location, level of care and post fall visits unless documented refusal.
Registered Nurse/ Cardiac Special Care Unit
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
03.2007 - 02.2010
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Directed and supervised less skilled nursing/health care personnel, and supervised particular unit on one shift.
- Monitored heart rhythm pattern of patients in special care unit of hospital in order to detect abnormal pattern variances using telemetry equipment.
- Provides acute & close monitoring of adults pre- & postoperative open-heart, acute & chronic disease for arrhythmia's, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac & peripheral diagnostic procedures, and cardioversion.
- Closely monitors effectiveness of IV drip cardiac medications.
- Provide health teaching for patients upon discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Addison, IL02.2020
Associate - Applied Science (Nursing)
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY12.2006
Skills
- Work well in high pressure environment
- Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, and perseverance
- Portrays active- listening skills
- Comfort with end of life issues and care
- Knowledgeable of Medicare and Medicaid standards and eligibility
- Organization skills
- Rapport
- Pain control
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- IV setup
- Family advocacy
- Multitasking abilities
Accomplishments
- Administrative Supervised and coordinated nursing activities in a 27 bed unit in a hospital.
- Student Government Senator 6/2005 - 6/2006.
Additional Information
- Professional Certification: · , Basic Life Support, Advance Cardiac Life Support, IV Venipuncture Certificate License: · Registered Professional Nurse NY State License #584177 · Registered Professional Nurse Illinois State license # 041380702
Timeline
Oncall Hospice Registered Nurse
Three Oaks Hospice
07.2022 - 10.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Elara Caring
06.2022 - 10.2022
Infusion Registered Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
06.2021 - 10.2021
COVID-19 ICU RN
Loyola University Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Peace Hospice And Palliative Care
03.2020 - 07.2020
ONCALL HOSPICE RN
Rainbow Hospice Care
10.2018 - 11.2019
Oncall/ Admissons/Casemanager
Seasons Hospice
10.2015 - 12.2019
R.N Case Manager
Family Home Health and Hospice Centered
07.2013 - 04.2015
R.N CaseManager
EverCare Hospice and Palliative/ United Health Group
04.2012 - 04.2013
Night Care Team Nurse
Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter
06.2011 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse/ Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
02.2010 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse/ Cardiac Special Care Unit
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
03.2007 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Associate - Applied Science (Nursing)
Borough of Manhattan Community College
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