Theresa Redeye
Limestone,NY
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 6months of experience caring for patients within Hospice setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
CPR
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Care of WNY-Home Care and Hospice
Little Valley , NY
2023.07 - Current
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seneca Nation Health System
Salamanca , NY
2006.02 - 2023.07
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Measured and recorded patient vital signs.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members regarding patient care concerns.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bradford Regional Medical Center
Bradford , PA
2005.11 - 2006.01
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Waters of Salamanca
Salamanca , NY
2002.10 - 2005.10
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 40 patients per day.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Olean General Hospital
Olean , NY
1998.02 - 2002.10
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Salamanca Nursing Home
Salamanca , NY
1995.10 - 1998.02
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
United States Army Reserves
United State Armed Forces
San Antonio , TX
01.1987 - 10.1990
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Buffalo, NYAssociate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY2023-05
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY2022-05
License - Licensed Practical Nurse
Boces
Olean, NY1995-06
High School Diploma -
Allegany Central School
Allegany, NY1987-06
Skills
- Wound Care
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Supply Restocking
- Data Collection
- Infectious Disease Control
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Discharge
- Family Education
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Electronic Medical Records Use
- Patient Care
- Taking Vitals
- Care Plan Development
- Emergency Care
- Medication Administration
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Immunization Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Physical Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Assessment
- Home Visits
- Hospice Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Collecting Vitals
- Appointment Scheduling
- Strong Medical Ethic
- SBAR Communication
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Tracheostomy Care
- IV Setup
- Managing Deadlines
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse-
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Care of WNY-Home Care and Hospice
2023.07 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seneca Nation Health System
2006.02 - 2023.07
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bradford Regional Medical Center
2005.11 - 2006.01
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Waters of Salamanca
2002.10 - 2005.10
Licensed Practical Nurse
Olean General Hospital
1998.02 - 2002.10
Licensed Practical Nurse
Salamanca Nursing Home
1995.10 - 1998.02
United States Army Reserves
United State Armed Forces
01.1987 - 10.1990
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse-
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jamestown Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
License - Licensed Practical Nurse
Boces
High School Diploma -
Allegany Central School
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