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Sheila Caviness

Atlantic City,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Home Care Registered Nurse with a strong background in compassionate communication and medication administration at Home Care RN. Proven ability to develop personalized care plans and educate families, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

Professional caregiver with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Skilled in providing comprehensive medical and emotional support, including medication administration and wound care. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing patient needs. Reliable, compassionate, and focused on delivering high-quality results.

Home care professional with thorough understanding of patient care and support. Proven history of delivering quality care and maintaining patient well-being. Known for collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and adapting to changing patient needs.

Patient-oriented Nurse with Number years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Area of expertise specialty. Provided skilled nursing to patients in home post acute hospital rehab or physician referral. Assessed patient for skilled nursing determined by evaluation outcome/ discharge instructions to admit into service. Routine assessment reconcile medications assess for other disciplines ie PT OT MSW ST. Educate patients on disease process with objective to provide education pertinent to condition to help prevent hospital readmissions. Provide wound care per MD orders; monitor wounds pre protocol; instruct IV infusions; change central line dressing/obtain using sterile technique. Assess cardiac patients for in home equipment need/monitor/intervene pre protocol. Provide education for chronic conditions COPD ESRD DIALYSIS DIABETES CARDIAC POST ACUTE/ SURGICAL. PROVIDE INTERVENTION/ASSESS FOR INHOME DME NEEDS including DISCHARGE PLANNING assess for SAFETY family support social communication mental health transportation nutritional visual hearing. Provide nutritional information in relation to disease. Manage in home care appropriate for the individual communicating with Care Managers Dr, Pharmacist Lab, Insurance Co Team. Documentation pre computer oasis previously McKesson.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Registered Nurse

Home Care RN
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in administering medications and monitoring patient vital signs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and safety protocols.
  • Documented patient progress and reported changes in condition effectively. In-home care to CVA patient skills provided for reach and gastronomy tube feedings. Meds administered Neb treatments chest physiotherapy, passive range of motion and 2 hour positioning. Patient transfer via hoyer lift to wheelchair. Nurse transport to Drs appointment via ambulance as scheduled.
  • Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
  • Utilized various health assessment tools to monitor and track patient progress, adjusting care plan interventions accordingly.

A Better Home Care

HHA Supervisor
11.2019 - 03.2024
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Admit new clients into service who require assistance with personal needs. Determine functional status and provide plan of care for CHHAs. Assess home environment for safety with objective focused on fall prevention and provide appropriate measures that may require referral/ evaluation for other services i.e. OT PT ST. Review plan of care with clients/ family members and establish visit schedule. Supervise HHA visits pre plan of care to determine continued need for service or change in plan of care. Train new HHAs bi-yearly pre NJ Board of Nursing requirements for certification. Case manage client for supervisory visit.

Referred Home Health

RN Home Care
03.2017 - 11.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Atlantic Home Healthcare

RN CASE MANAGER
06.2009 - 10.2016
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

BS in Holistic Nutrition Clayton School of Natural Health
Birmingham, AL

Nursing

Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ

Skills

  • Compassionate communication
  • Catheter care
  • Family support
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Home health documentation
  • Recording vital signs
  • Meal preparation
  • Care planning
  • Client transportation
  • Patient transportation
  • Physical therapy
  • Healthcare aide supervision
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Excellent communication
  • Direct patient care
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Clear patient communication
  • Medication administration
  • Health promotion
  • Emergency care
  • Collecting vitals

Volunteer experience

1. VIM (volunteers in medicine)- EHT. Provide medical treatment to under or uninsured patients.                                              2. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)                                                             Work independently to collect factual information for the judge. Advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children.

Timeline

Home Care Registered Nurse

Home Care RN
04.2024 - Current

A Better Home Care

HHA Supervisor
11.2019 - 03.2024

Referred Home Health

RN Home Care
03.2017 - 11.2018

Atlantic Home Healthcare

RN CASE MANAGER
06.2009 - 10.2016

BS in Holistic Nutrition Clayton School of Natural Health

Nursing

Atlantic Cape Community College
Sheila Caviness