Veltra MettsCannon
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Results-driven clinical supervisor with expertise in staff training, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care. Proven ability to enhance team performance and implement effective care plans.
Dedicated home health nurse skilled in clinical assessment and team supervision. Developed training programs that improved patient care quality and compliance, driving initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor/Home Health Nurse
Caring Nursing
Las Vegas NV
09.2019 - Current
- Supervised clinical staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and patient care quality.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency in patient management workflows.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores through targeted staff training and engagement strategies.
Home Health Field Nurse
Caring Nurses
Las Vegas, NV
09.2019 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care in home settings, enhancing quality of life for diverse populations.
- Assessed patient health status through comprehensive evaluations, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive health strategies to empower self-care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, improving adherence and reducing errors in patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate timely access to resources and services for patients.
- Managed complex medication regimens for multiple patients simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and compliance with physician orders.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive nursing care during home visits.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-pressure situations.
Home Health Field Nurse
St Rose Home Health
Las Vegas, NV
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for home health care delivery, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and patient satisfaction ratings.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized care plans.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the home health agency by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and providing constructive feedback on areas for potential growth.
- Strengthened patient-management relationships with consistent follow-up visits and phone calls to assess progress, provide support, and address any concerns.
- Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate modifications.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and promptly addressing any health concerns.
- Achieved timely wound healing for patients with effective wound care management techniques.
- Educated patients and their families on proper medication administration, disease management, and self-care techniques.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Private Duty Nurse DOL
PCM Management
Las Vegas, NV
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance patient well-being during home care visits.
- Evaluated care effectiveness and adjusted plans to meet evolving patient needs.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all interactions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize injury risk among vulnerable patients.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Educated patients on condition management techniques, empowering them to take charge of their own health.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science -
High School Diploma -
Beaumont High School
St Louis, MO05-1980
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
St Louis College of Health Careers
Fenton, MO10-2004
Skills
- Clinical training
- Team supervision
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical assessment
- Staff education and training
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor/Home Health Nurse
Caring Nursing
09.2019 - Current
Home Health Field Nurse
Caring Nurses
09.2019 - Current
Private Duty Nurse DOL
PCM Management
02.2016 - 07.2019
Home Health Field Nurse
St Rose Home Health
01.2014 - 08.2019
Associate of Science -
High School Diploma -
Beaumont High School
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
St Louis College of Health Careers