Tara Peek

• Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
• Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
• Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
• Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Teaching of IV medicines and tube feed medications for administration at home, and coordinated vendor services and any additional resources, DME needed.

• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Assessment of home care needs, qualifying home care needs, and assessment of needs.

• Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
• Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
• Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
• Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
• Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
• Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
• Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
• Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
• Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
• Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
• Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
• Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.

• Routine Assessment of Clients
• Coordination of appointments and medical follow-up.
• Education and supervision of aides and review and adjustment of POC as needed
• Some overlap in administrative duties, which included money management and day-to-day running of the business, such as payroll, staffing, and general day-to-day running of the business.

• Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
• Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
• Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
• Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
• Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
• Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
• Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
• Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
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• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.