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
Collierville, TN
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
Augusta, GA
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
Newnan, GA
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
Corvallis, OR
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
Arkadelphia, AR
01.2006 - 11.2010
RN II
Baptist Health Medical Center
Arkadelphia, AR
01.2002 - 01.2006
Clinical Nurse II
Hamot Medical Center
Erie, PA
01.1999 - 07.2001
Staff Physical Rehabilitation Nurse
St Vincent Hospital
Erie, PA
06.1998 - 01.1999
Hospice Case Manager
HealthReach Network
Augusta, ME
07.1994 - 12.1997
Float Nurse
Central Maine Medical Center
Lewiston, ME
07.1989 - 07.1994
Recovery Room Staff Nurse
Humana Hospital
Natchez, MS
08.1985 - 01.1986
Intensive Care Staff Nurse
Humana Hospital
Natchez, MS
08.1983 - 08.1985
Medical Floor Staff Nurse
Humana Hospital
Natchez, MS
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