Stacey Cruse

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Delivered outstanding care to 5-8 patients per day with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
• Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

• Delivered outstanding care to 8 patients per shift with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.

• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests - COVID-19 testing
• Data collection and documentation in SENDs, Microsoft Teams for Georgia Department of Health on COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.

• Used KIPU to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Coordinated diagnosis, exams and care for caseload of 20 patients per shift.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
• Treated patients by administering medication and performing mental health assessments.

• Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
• 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.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
• Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations
• Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation

• Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
• Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
• Motivated and supervised 25 CNA and LPN/RN in delivering quality patient care.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Exercised exemplary clinical judgment when making care decisions.

• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
• Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
• Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Scheduled referral appointments, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
• Motivated and supervised 15 clinical staff and clerical staff in delivering quality patient care