Tara Golden
Woodbury
Summary
Experienced hospice clinical liaison with a strong track record in patient assessment and symptom management at Constellation Health Services. Skilled in enhancing care coordination and advocating for families, utilizing critical thinking and electronic records management to boost patient outcomes. Dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Clinical Liaison/GIP RN/Hospice RN Case Manager
Constellation Health Services
Orange
03.2025 - Current
- Assessed, admitted, and managed symptoms for patients meeting GIP LOC as a General Inpatient Hospice RN.
- Managed a caseload of 15-20 patients by providing primary care, coordinating cases, and managing medications for hospice patients in homes, ALFs, and SNFs.
- Determined hospice appropriateness, provided education to patients and families regarding hospice philosophy, services, and diagnosis requirements, and coordinated hospice admission.
- Assisted patients with symptom management and educated families on navigating terminal illness and end-of-life care.
- Provided Hospice and palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Executed all tasks with a patient-centered focus, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and treatments.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care in an electronic medical record.
- Coordinated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to maintain quality patient care.
- Trained and educated new staff on protocols, procedures, and documentation in their roles.
Hospice Admission/GIP RN, Hospice Clinical Education Specialist, Hospice RN Case Manager
Hartford Healthcare at Home
Watertown
02.2019 - 03.2025
- Hospice Admission RN responsible for initial admission to hospice services in patient homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities and inpatient hospital hospice
- General Inpatient Hospice RN responsible for assessment, admission and symptom management for patients who meet GIP LOC
- Hospice RN Case Manager with a case load of 12-20 patients, responsible for primary care, case management and medication management for Hospice patients in the home care setting.
- Assisted patients with symptom management and educated patients and families dealing with terminal illness and end of life.
- Provided Hospice and palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care in an electronic medical record.
- Communicated with physicians and other disciplines to ensure quality patient care.
- Educated new and current nursing staff on hospice care protocols and practices as a clinical education specialist.
- Developed new curriculum and updated existing curriculum for nursing education.
- Managed clinician orientation schedules and mentored new staff to ensure effective onboarding.
- Reviewed documentation and guided new nursing staff in best practices to enhance care quality.
Hospice RN On Call
Vitas Hospice
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed cases and delivered direct care according to Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
- Provide case management and on-call responsibilities.
- Evaluated home care needs to address physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
- Assess patient home care needs including physical emotional and spiritual.
- Supported patients and families with compassionate assistance and guidance.
- Supported patients and family members by providing assistance with empathy and understanding.
Telephonic RN Care Manager
ConnectiCare, Inc.
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Executed nurse triage services in high-pressure settings, ensuring timely and effective patient support.
- Provided telephone triage nursing, responding to health inquiries and delivering accurate assessments of patients based on extensive knowledge of illnesses and injuries.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patient health and wellness inquiries.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Provided education on chronic disease management and preventive care strategies.
RN Case Manager/Weekend On-Call RN
VNA Northwest
06.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed care for critically ill and traumatic patients in a hospital setting, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and improving patient safety.
- Reduces patients' length of stay by anticipating and meeting patients' needs early on.
- Assessed options and services to align with patients' needs and care team recommendations, enhancing care coordination.
- Informed patients on disease processes and healthcare navigation while coordinating home care appointments to optimize patient outcomes.
RN
High Watch Recovery Center
12.2010 - 07.2011
- Provided medical support and professional nursing care to patients during detoxification process, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Delivered pain management treatment throughout initial detoxification process, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
- Conducted ongoing assessments, evaluations, triage, harm reduction teaching, stabilization, and monitoring of clients in the ambulatory community-based treatment model.
- Conducted vigilant observation and documentation of patients' medical histories and current symptoms to inform treatment decisions.
- Performed detailed client assessment and history on clients entering residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility.
Registered Nurse Traveler
American Mobile Nursing/Nurses RX
10.2009 - 11.2010
- Delivered direct patient care in medical-surgical unit, managing a range of medical and surgical conditions.
- Completed assignments of 4 to 12 weeks in multiple departments, enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
- Adapted to diverse environments and patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Registered Nurse
Martin Memorial Hospital
05.2007 - 09.2009
- Provided nursing care to surgical patients, ensuring thorough pre-operative assessments and post-operative monitoring.
- Performed physical assessment, administered medications/ I.V. fluids and monitored recovery progress.
- Applied critical thinking to assess and address nursing care needs of hospitalized patients.
- Tracked and analyzed laboratory values and test results to inform patient care decisions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL06-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Symptom management
- Electronic records management
- Service coordination
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Facility coordination
- Eligibility requirements
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- HHCA: Team of the Year Award, Education
- HHC: ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Consortium)
- Wound care specialist
- On call; telephone triage expertise
Timeline
Hospice Clinical Liaison/GIP RN/Hospice RN Case Manager
Constellation Health Services
03.2025 - Current
Hospice Admission/GIP RN, Hospice Clinical Education Specialist, Hospice RN Case Manager
Hartford Healthcare at Home
02.2019 - 03.2025
Hospice RN On Call
Vitas Hospice
12.2017 - 12.2018
Telephonic RN Care Manager
ConnectiCare, Inc.
12.2013 - 12.2017
RN Case Manager/Weekend On-Call RN
VNA Northwest
06.2011 - 12.2013
RN
High Watch Recovery Center
12.2010 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse Traveler
American Mobile Nursing/Nurses RX
10.2009 - 11.2010
Registered Nurse
Martin Memorial Hospital
05.2007 - 09.2009
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Indian River State College