Terri Palmore RN BSN

• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

*Responsible for the complete day to day operations, coordination of care and delivery of services for home health patients.

*Responsible for the coordination of. accreditation and regulatory standards for the Alliance Home Care Division

*Served as a change agent to identify, report, and recommend opportunities for improvement in clinical processes and procedures.

Assisted with evaluating the quality of care provided by comparing performance with national benchmarks

• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.

• Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
• Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
• Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
• Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
• Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.

• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.