Empathetic Hospice Nurse promoting over 20 years of expertise in healthcare industry. Knowledgeable in at-home and inpatient settings. Successful background providing compassionate, quality palliative care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Consultant
Self Employed
Lincoln, NE
07.2022 - Current
Assisted Assisted Living communities with management needs.
Acting Director of Nursing for an assisted living community.
Registered Nurse
CenterWell Home Health
Lincoln, NE
07.2022 - Current
On call once a month for company.
Triage after hour phone calls from patients.
Caregiver
Self Employed
Lincoln, NE
08.2022 - 03.2024
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Catholic Health System
Lincoln, NE
10.2019 - 07.2022
Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, financial needs throughout their cancer journey.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
Educated patients on side effect management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health during treatment.
Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
CommonSpirit Health
Lincoln, NE
03.2015 - 10.2019
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
Registered Nurse-II
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
Lincoln, NE
04.2012 - 03.2015
48 bed general medical, oncology, surgical floor
Fast paced floor that trials many new nursing strategies
Current strategy is Virtual Nursing
A new team approach in assisting the patient in a timely manner while implementing technology
Develop, implement, and modify patient specific care plans
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients in a timely manner to maintain patient flow throughout the hospital
Provide constant education to patient and families regarding patient diagnosis and disease processes
Accurately communicate patient plan of care and condition to physicians, charge nurse, and ancillary departments to provide the best outcome for the patients during their hospital stay
Current chemo certification to administer chemotherapy
Provide emotional support at all times to patient and family
Consult proper ancillary departments to match the patient and family needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 04.2012
Accurately and efficiently gather and chart vital signs
Work closely with other CNA’s and Registered Nurse in providing efficient care to multiple patients
Bathe, ambulate, answer call lights and care for patients in a timely manner.
Unit Secretary
Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
03.2004 - 08.2006
Greet and direct physicians, patients, families, and staff on a busy 48 bed unit
Multi-task by answering the phone, transferring calls, and entering physician orders
Work closely with the charge nurse and nurses on the floor to accurately discharge and admit patients.
Vice President
Ground FX Landscaping
01.1999 - 03.2004
Composed comprehensive business plan and submitted to personal banker
Developed a working relationship with future clients
Measured and photographed job sites for retaining walls and landscape projects for residential and commercial jobs
Presented estimates to clients and collected down payments
Managed the books and payroll for the business.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Doane College
Lincoln, Nebraska
05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska
03.2012
Skills
Interprofessional Collaboration
Case Documentation
Clinical expertise
Medical Documentation
Accomplishments
Nurse Rookie of the Year for Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in March 2013.
Attended the ANCC Magnet Conference in Orlando, Florida in October 2013.
Living Life Reformed Church youth sponsor for 4JC. Attend retreats with the youth and help plan community service projects for the youth.