Theresa Horton BSN,RN
Concord,NC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Bayada Home Health
09.2021 - Current
- Recruited, hired, trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development, continuing education to employees.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and clinical workshops.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Providing guidance and leadership to over 30 nursing employees in the field.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and clients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both clients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Motivated and supervised 30 Registered Nurses and LPN's in delivering quality patient care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Clinical Nurse
Atrium Healthcare, CMC
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborate with providers and other health care team members to achieve optimum patient care
- Provide nursing care to patients with post-surgical procedures, acute/chronic medical illnesses
- Provide care to patients transferred from STICU, PACU and ER ; experienced in low to high acuity levels in patients
- Monitor, record, and report changes of patient condition to providers offering accurate nursing assessment regarding patient's status
- Manage acute and chronic pain of all patients especially post- surgical patients to assist in alleviating suffering and improving healing
- Educate patients regarding their medications, procedures and treatments
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Used Cerner to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
LPN/RN Field Nurse
Bayada Home Health
03.2011 - 01.2019
- Assess, monitor and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs on each visit
- Follow prescribed treatments to accelerate clients recovery, minimize discomfort, infections and complications; and optimize client outcome
- Assisted MD's, RN's, Physical and Occupational therapist's, and Speech therapist with treatments, therapies, and interventions to improve mobility, social/cognitive skills, and respiratory function health
- Reinforced teaching to clients and family members on how to administer prescribed medications or treatments
- Educated family and other caregivers on safe treatment of injuries, illnesses and other conditions
- Conducted regular checks of equipment in the home setting to ascertain operating conditions
- Followed all infection-control policies and procedures to ensure the safety of the clients, families and nurses
- Precepted and orientated novice nurses to client caseload to ensure safe quality care of clients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ2022
Associate of Applied Science - Science of Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY3.2019
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- EMR Systems
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Seizure Disorders
- Ng Tube
- IV Administration
- Implantable Pacemakers
- Central Venous Lines
- Work Assignments
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Bayada Home Health
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Atrium Healthcare, CMC
01.2019 - 09.2021
LPN/RN Field Nurse
Bayada Home Health
03.2011 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Science of Nursing
Excelsior College
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