Siobhan Parsonage
Registered Nurse
San Diego,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and experienced RN offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strength with progressive career history in Cardiac Care, Pain Management, Ambulatory Surgery, Oncology, Home Healthcare and Care Management in fast-paced environments. Consistently developing strong relationships with diverse, multi-ethnic patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable with the ability to manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease and resolve variances with a positive attitude. Excellent rapport with patients, families, staff, physicians, and multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
Work History
RN Care Manager
Indus Medical Associates
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed a caseload of 50+ diverse patients who had complex medical and psychological diagnoses.
- Obtained and reviewed reports of visits with all specialists, procedures, tests and lab results of each patient and summarized findings for interdisciplinary team of providers.
- Responsible for utilizing evidenced-based communication strategies such as Motivational Interviewing and guiding patients to set SMART goals to improve their ability to manage their own health.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Promoted a collaborative and effective working environment within the team of healthcare providers by engaging in weekly systematic case reviews and calls as necessary.
- Performed physical and psychosocial assessments of each patient on an ongoing basis and reported findings to the appropriate providers.
- Developed and educated clinic wide staff on evidenced-based protocols for various medical emergency scenarios and the use of emergency medications and equipment.
- Responsible for triaging patients who called in with medical conditions that required immediate intervention.
Clinic Oncology RN
Desert Hematology And Oncology
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Assessed the physical, mental/emotional status of each oncology patient including any side effects of treatment, increased or worsening symptoms, nutrition status and communicated any concerns to physicians or NPs.
- Administered chemotherapy and emergency medications via oral, IV, Medi Ports, PICC lines and IM injections and monitored responses.
- Educated the patients and their families/caregivers about their disease, treatment plan, medications and their side effects and self care tips to help them cope with side effects.
- Provided emotional support and guidance throughout the patient's treatment.
Home Health Admissions RN
Mission Home Healthcare And Hospice
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Performed the admission visit for all home health patients referred to service and determined the appropriateness agency admission.
- In-depth physical, mental and psychosocial assessment performed on all patients to fulfill Medicare's OASIS-C documentation.
- Established the initial frequency of visits and communicated with the referring provider appropriateness of admission and assessment findings.
- Developed a goal-oriented care plan and initiated appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing actions.
- Provided counseling and health care instructions to the patient and family/caregiver and identified potential discharge planning needs as part of the care plan.
- Performed initial wound care, medication (IV/PICC line) administration, and other skilled procedures as ordered by provider.
- Made appropriate referrals for PT, OT, ST and medical social worker and communicated with assigned RN Case Manager initial assessment findings, plan of care, treatments, educational needs, referrals submitted and family support and/or caregivers.
RN Manager Ambulatory Surgery Center
Rancho Mirage Pain Center
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Responsible for pre-operative preparations, care and education of the patients.
- Assessed, collected, interpreted, documented and communicated pertinent data relevant to the patient's care to the physician.
- Monitored and assessed patient's peri-operatively and post-operatively and administered medications including conscious sedation as ordered. Educated patients on discharge instructions and discharged from PACU.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation and responded appropriately to medical emergencies.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement activities to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Trained new staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Successfully contributed to ASC Joint Commission accreditation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University
Seattle, WA1991
Skills
- Strong analytical & critical thinking abilities
- Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
- Professional, articulate speaking abilities
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Health Education and Promotion
- ECG Interpretation
- Motivational Interviewing skills
- Complex Care Management
- Population Health
- Disease Management
Accomplishments
Outstanding RN of the Year Award 2016
Mission Home Healthcare & Hospice
Performance Excellence Award 2007
Eisenhower Medical Center
Certification
California RN License #515424
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 1991-2023
Basic Life Support 1990-2023
Conscious Sedation Certification 2013-2016
American Heart Failure Certification 2005-2012
Additional Information
Experience Continued:
Heart Failure Treatment RN & Cardiac Educator 2004-2008
Heart Failure Clinic at Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, California
Staff RN Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 1997-1999
Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, California
Staff RN Intensive Cardiac Care Unit 1993-1996
King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
RN & Assistant to Chief of Cardiology 1992-1993
Minor and James Clinic, Seattle, Washington
Staff RN Cardiac Care Unit 1990-1991
Providence Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
Timeline
RN Care Manager
Indus Medical Associates
09.2019 - 09.2021
Clinic Oncology RN
Desert Hematology And Oncology
01.2018 - 08.2019
Home Health Admissions RN
Mission Home Healthcare And Hospice
01.2015 - 11.2017
RN Manager Ambulatory Surgery Center
Rancho Mirage Pain Center
01.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University
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