Tina Gage

Facilitated effective management of acute symptoms for patients in the dying process. Collaborated with medical team to implement comfort measures and care plans. Delivered compassionate support and education to patients and families, enhancing their end-of-life experience.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes, providing timely interventions based on assessments.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering informed decision-making.
• Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge retention.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Managed charts from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
• Supervised LVN's, CNA's and housekeeping.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

• Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with state regulations.
• Created customized care plans, working with staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

• Responsible for gathering information of patients upon admission through end of care.
• Followed strict Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
• Increased income by 60%

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
• Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
• Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants through bedside proper techniques.