Tera Boggs

• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
• Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
• Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
• Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
• Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
• Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
• Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
• Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
• Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
• Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
• Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
• Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.

• Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
• Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
• Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Provided patient education on diagnoses, treatments and discharge plans.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Caring for acute care, surgical, cardiac/neurologic, and oncology patients.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Worked as a registered nurse on a medical/surgical unit caring for patients in all aspects of lifespan for hospital care needs then transitions to Home Care Service Nurse Liaison.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.