Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cascade Hospice
01.2018 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Admitting Rn for Cascade hospice which includes homes, facilities, hospital.
On-call Rn, Triage Rn
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN Case Manager, Home Health
Sacred Heart Home Health Care
03.2010 - 03.2018
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
Extensive wound & ostomy services, including negative therapy services
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Cared for Pre& post op surgical open heart patients with chest tubes, external pacer wires,
Efficient in Power Picc, Triple Lumen central lines.
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