Teresa Hostettler
Worthington,IN
Summary
Accomplished Lead Quality Nurse at Qsource, adept in medication administration and fostering compassionate care. Spearheaded infection control initiatives, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly. Mentored nursing staff, enhancing unit efficiency and patient satisfaction. Committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice, ensuring high-quality care and outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Quality Nurse
Qsource
01.2016 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated caregivers on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections..
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating and organizing ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Educated caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Long Term Care Nurse
Linton Nursing And Rehab Center
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Promoted a positive and supportive environment for family members, addressing concerns and providing education on long-term care processes.
- Served as an advocate for resident rights, ensuring that each patient''s voice was heard during care conferences or decision-making processes regarding treatment options.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities while preserving dignity and respecting individual preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive and holistic approaches to patient care.
- Monitored patients'' health conditions closely, promptly reporting significant changes to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained detailed records of each patient''s medical history, treatments, and progress notes, ensuring accuracy in all documentation.
- Implemented creative therapeutic activities for cognitive stimulation and social engagement among residents.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during challenging times, fostering a sense of comfort within the facility.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, analyzing data and identifying areas for potential enhancement within the long-term care setting.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent administration of medications and accurate documentation.
- Developed strong relationships with local hospitals and attending physicians to ensure seamless transitions between levels of care for long-term patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community Collage
Terre Haute, IN10.2000
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Care
- Family Education
- Healthcare ethics
- Wound Management
- Care plan implementation
- Critical Care Nursing
- Mental health care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Palliative Care
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
IP ( infection control and prevention)
CPR instructor
Positive dementia trainer
Dementia practioner
Timeline
Lead Quality Nurse
Qsource
01.2016 - Current
Long Term Care Nurse
Linton Nursing And Rehab Center
08.2012 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community Collage
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