Veronica Beard
Gravois Mills,MO
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
VJB Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
- Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Improved patient well-being with regular monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and personal care assistance.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Interim Home Health and Hospice
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Crossroads Home Care and Hospice
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Nurse Clinician
UBC
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Telephonic education and support for patients taking a newly approved cancer treatment
- Recognize and report adverse events within FDA designated time frames
- Manage appropriate call schedules to maintain individualized communication needs of the patient
- Recognize barriers to safe medication administration and assist patient with resources to overcome these barriers
- Work with a team of nurses to coordinate coverage of inbound patient calls while continuing to effectively manage individual case loads
Client Relations Specialist
MCMC LLC
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Quality control for Insurance case reviews
- Facilitate appropriate assignment of cases to the correct physician specialty according to specifics of the case being reviewed.
- Edit physician reports to ensure clarity
- Assure usage of appropriate evidence based references
- Work with multidisciplinary team using multiple communication methods to discuss and submit patient cases.
Registered Nurse
Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Coordination of end of life care for patients in an acute setting
- Utilize strong assessment skills to ensure patient comfort and dignity
- Provide compassionate support to patient and families
- Maintain respect for culturally diverse spiritual needs
Nurse Clinician
Saint Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Infusion Clinic
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Use Chemotherapy and Biotherapy standards of care to safely and efficiently administer treatments and supporting therapies
- Ensure study criteria was met for patients in clinical studies
- Excellent in the maintenance and troubleshooting of central lines used for lab and chemotherapy
- Provide effective patient education throughout therapy
- Manage triage calls for therapy scheduling and clinical questions
- Maintain infusion supply inventory
Clinical Nurse 2 / Shift Coordinator
Saint Luke’s Hospital
02.2003 - 02.2011
- Coordinate care of medical and surgical oncology patients
- Meticulous wound care using wound vacs and various dressing techniques
- Provide effective multi-modal pain management including timely follow-up pain assessment
- Use Chemotherapy standards of care to safely and efficiently administer treatments and supporting therapies
- Designate shift coordinator, making effective patient assignments and acting as resource to peers
Clinical Nurse
Saint Luke’s Hospital
05.1992 - 12.2000
- Deliver high-quality and compassionate patient care to medical oncology patients as well as HIV+/AIDS inpatients
- Collaborate with a small team of nurses to open a new stem cell transplant program.
- Follow transplant patients beyond inpatient setting by personally providing home health and outpatient services
- Assist surgeons with bedside central line placement.
- Active member of several shared governance committees.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Saint Luke’s School of Nursing
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Culturally aware
- Wound management
- Dedicated patient advocate
- Skilled patient educator
- Experienced in utilizing Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Proficient in documentation software
- Skilled in patient management across care settings
- Emotional support
Accomplishments
Received Hospital's Clinical Excellence Award
Nominated by patient family for Daisy Award
Unit Practice Council Chair
Peer coach, preceptor and mentor
Unit Charge nurse, known as a "quiet leader and voice of reason"
Team representative to the Winning Spirit Committee
Timeline
Home Care Provider
VJB Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Interim Home Health and Hospice
08.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Crossroads Home Care and Hospice
04.2021 - 08.2021
Nurse Clinician
UBC
03.2016 - 03.2021
Client Relations Specialist
MCMC LLC
06.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice
04.2014 - 05.2015
Nurse Clinician
Saint Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Infusion Clinic
04.2011 - 01.2014
Clinical Nurse 2 / Shift Coordinator
Saint Luke’s Hospital
02.2003 - 02.2011
Clinical Nurse
Saint Luke’s Hospital
05.1992 - 12.2000
Diploma - Nursing
Saint Luke’s School of Nursing
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