Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Gap
Self
Battleground, , AL
12.2012 - Current
Managed & organized doctors appointments, practices, work & school
Maintained a suitable environment for both living & visits
Assisted with any repair & remodeling done in home
Nursing Supervisor
USA Healthcare - Alabama
Decatur, AL
04.2012 - 12.2012
Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Supervised staff of 1-2 registered nurses, 4 licensed practical nurses and 15 certified nursing assistants.
Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.
Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 5-6 nurses and support personnel.
Nurse Case Manager
Southern Care Hospice
Muscle Shoals, AL
03.2011 - 04.2012
Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to physician in accordance with policies and procedures of hospice.
Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to patients, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Hospice patients in challenging home environments.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.