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Teresa "Terri" Voth

Pryor,OK

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Case Manager

Med-Corp Home Health
Claremore , OK
2018.10 - Current
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Practical use of Well Sky EMR charting for home health.
  • Training of skilled nurse on use of EMR use .

RN

Northeast Vo Tech
Pryor , OK
2017.01 - 2020.04

Instructed students on Phlebotomy curriculum.

Set up practice stations to learn the technique of phlebotomy.

Instructed and observed students doing actual phlebotomy venipunctures for multiple persons.

Developed test questions to monitor student's knowledge of phlebotomy procedures.








RN Case Manager

Angels Home Health Care
Pryor , OK
2015.09 - 2018.05
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Practical use of different EMR system.
  • Training of new employees in EMR system.

Hillcrest Medical Center

Ardent
Tulsa , OK
2013.08 - 2015.08
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Practical use of EMR charting for orthopedic care.
  • Training of new employees on the use of EMR in charting process.

RN, Family Practice Office

Ardent- Utica Park Clinic
Pryor , OK
1996.02 - 2013.08
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided nursing care if office setting for family practise physician.
  • Provision of phone triage and case management,
  • Administered vaccines, EKG testing, and administration of PFT in office setting.
  • Educated patients on laboratory results and how they reflect upon personal health.
  • Educated patients on new medicines as related to health problems.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hesston College
Hesston, KS
05.1982

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • EMR Systems
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Disease Processes
  • Medical Assessments
  • Patient Examination
  • Managing Patient Cases

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Med-Corp Home Health
2018.10 - Current

RN

Northeast Vo Tech
2017.01 - 2020.04

RN Case Manager

Angels Home Health Care
2015.09 - 2018.05

Hillcrest Medical Center

Ardent
2013.08 - 2015.08

RN, Family Practice Office

Ardent- Utica Park Clinic
1996.02 - 2013.08

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hesston College
Teresa "Terri" Voth