Tina Parrish
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. Patient-oriented Nurse with over 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Acute care, Hospice and Geriatric patients and families.
As an MDS director I coordinated interdisciplinary assessment and care planning of nursing facility residents and conducts quality assurance surveillance. Manage the overall process and tracking of all Medicare/Medicaid case mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for services provided within the Center/Fancily.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN MDS Coordinator
Broadview Health And Rehabilitation
Greeley, CO
06.2017 - Current
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Manged all phase of operational and capital budgets to meet organizational goals
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Accent Care Hospice
Windsor, CO
10.2013 - 09.2016
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Charge RN
Long Term Acute Care Hospital
Johnstown, CO
10.2009 - 10.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes. Also Telemetry monitoring and interpretation. Manage Ventilators and monitored and supported weaning from the ventilators.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO05.1991
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Oversight
- Clear Patient Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
RN MDS Coordinator
Broadview Health And Rehabilitation
06.2017 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Accent Care Hospice
10.2013 - 09.2016
Charge RN
Long Term Acute Care Hospital
10.2009 - 10.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
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