Experienced Hospice Nurse with over 30 years in the healthcare industry. Knowledgeable in at-home and inpatient settings. Successful background providing compassionate, quality hospice and palliative care.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Nurse- PRN
Baptist Reynolds Hospice House Inpatient Unit
09.2018 - 11.2020
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' conditions to determine appropriate care plan interventions.
Contributed to improved quality assurance measures within the organization by diligently adhering to established protocols and best practices in hospice nursing care delivery.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Hospice Case Manager- PRN
South East Hospice
03.2017 - 11.2017
Primary responsibility admission assessments and filling in for primary case manager in their absence to provide hospice care to home based patients or contracted facility
Providing input to the IDG meeting and medical director on patient status and changes in plan of care.
Hospice Case Manager- PRN
Amedisys Hospice
09.2013 - 03.2016
Provides, coordinates and directs the provision of hospice nursing care according to the Interdiciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of the nursing process
Significant time focused on admission assessment and initiating plans of care for the Hospice patient based in their home or contracted facility.
Hospice Case Manager- PRN
Benton Hospice Service
09.2011 - 10.2012
Conducted thorough assessments of new hospice referrals to determine eligibility for services, facilitating efficient patient admission processes.
Ensuring patients receive appropriate services by the hospice interdisciplinary team.
Served as an advocate for patients' rights and preferences throughout the end-of-life care process, promoting dignity and autonomy.
Case Manager
Baptist Home Health and Hospice
01.2006 - 11.2010
RN II
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2006
Clinical Nurse II
Hamot Medical Center
01.1999 - 07.2001
Staff Physical Rehabilitation Nurse
St Vincent Hospital
06.1998 - 01.1999
Hospice Case Manager
HealthReach Network
07.1994 - 12.1997
Float Nurse
Central Maine Medical Center
07.1989 - 07.1994
Recovery Room Staff Nurse
Humana Hospital
08.1985 - 01.1986
Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Humana Hospital
08.1983 - 08.1985
Medical Floor Staff Nurse
Humana Hospital
11.1982 - 08.1983
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Castleton State College
Castleton, VT
05.1982
No Degree - Allied Health
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
09.1977
High School Diploma -
Mount Abraham Union High School
Bristol, VT
06.1977
Skills
Strong Clinical Judgment
Compassionate Care
Hospice of Florida guidelines
Patient Condition Monitoring
Accurate Documentation
Symptom control
References
References upon Request
Certification
Florida Board of Nursing Multistate License RN9647878
NCLEX for Registered Nurse passed July 1982-Vermont
American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider
Timeline
Hospice Nurse- PRN
Baptist Reynolds Hospice House Inpatient Unit
09.2018 - 11.2020
Hospice Case Manager- PRN
South East Hospice
03.2017 - 11.2017
Hospice Case Manager- PRN
Amedisys Hospice
09.2013 - 03.2016
Hospice Case Manager- PRN
Benton Hospice Service
09.2011 - 10.2012
Case Manager
Baptist Home Health and Hospice
01.2006 - 11.2010
RN II
Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2006
Clinical Nurse II
Hamot Medical Center
01.1999 - 07.2001
Staff Physical Rehabilitation Nurse
St Vincent Hospital
06.1998 - 01.1999
Hospice Case Manager
HealthReach Network
07.1994 - 12.1997
Float Nurse
Central Maine Medical Center
07.1989 - 07.1994
Recovery Room Staff Nurse
Humana Hospital
08.1985 - 01.1986
Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Humana Hospital
08.1983 - 08.1985
Medical Floor Staff Nurse
Humana Hospital
11.1982 - 08.1983
Associate of Science - Nursing
Castleton State College
No Degree - Allied Health
University of Vermont
High School Diploma -
Mount Abraham Union High School
Florida Board of Nursing Multistate License RN9647878
NCLEX for Registered Nurse passed July 1982-Vermont
American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider
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