Skye Young
Ben Wheeler,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 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 long term and hospice specialty.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediiatric Home Health Nurse
Pediatric Home Health
Tyler, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Tyler , TX
06.2016 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Bethesda
Gossel , Kansas
01.2011 - 07.2016
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for long term rehabilitation unit.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Cared for patients in 60-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Tabor College
Hillsboro, KSAssociate of Science - Gen Eds
Butler Community College
Hutchinson, KSBachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
North Newton, KS05.1999
Skills
- Decision Making
- Patient Examination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Healthcare
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Student Precepting
Timeline
Pediiatric Home Health Nurse
Pediatric Home Health
01.2019 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
06.2016 - Current
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Bethesda
01.2011 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Tabor College
Associate of Science - Gen Eds
Butler Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
Similar Profiles
Catherine C. OdikaCatherine C. Odika
Registered Nurse at Pediatric Home HealthRegistered Nurse at Pediatric Home Health
James BullardJames Bullard
Self Employed Physical Therapist at Pediatric Home HealthSelf Employed Physical Therapist at Pediatric Home Health
Mary Ann DillehayMary Ann Dillehay
Occupational Therapist (OT) at Riverkids Pediatric Home HealthOccupational Therapist (OT) at Riverkids Pediatric Home Health