Wayne Delfin
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic Home Health Nurse with extensive experience at Victoria Home Health Care, skilled in medication administration and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in reducing hospital readmissions through effective patient education and tailored care plans. Adept at fostering patient independence while ensuring safety and adherence to HIPAA standards. Compassionate advocate for optimal health outcomes.
Healthcare professional with robust background in home health care, adept at creating individualized care plans and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Known for effective team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise includes patient assessment, medication administration, and chronic disease management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Victoria Home Health Care
01.2012 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse home settings, ensuring adherence to individualized care plans.
- Assessed patient health status and needs, developing tailored nursing interventions for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering self-care and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions to inform ongoing treatment decisions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, safeguarding patient well-being during in-home visits.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for each patient.
- Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate modifications.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for family members seeking guidance on caregiving tasks, equipment usage, or community resources available to support them during challenging times.
- Consistently met strict regulatory requirements for home health nursing by adhering to established policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
- Prevented complications from chronic conditions like diabetes or heart failure through close monitoring, prompt intervention, and timely referrals.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and promptly addressing any health concerns.
- Educated patients and their families on proper medication administration, disease management, and self-care techniques.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive nursing care during home visits.
- Managed complex medication regimens for multiple patients simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and compliance with physician orders.
- Achieved timely wound healing for patients with effective wound care management techniques.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
05.2002 - 04.2013
- Administered patient assessments to develop tailored rehabilitation plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and progress expectations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the facility resulting in decreased falls among high-risk patients.
- Contributed to a safer healthcare environment by adhering to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Educated patients and families on medication management, reducing errors while promoting adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
LVN
Providence Memorial Hospital
11.1999 - 05.2002
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective patient-centered care strategies.
- Assisted in wound care management, ensuring proper healing practices were followed consistently.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
West Negros University
Bacolod, Philippines06-1986
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of St La Salle
Bacolod, Philippines06-1982
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Care plan adherence
- Regulatory compliance
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Post-surgical care
- Fall prevention
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Intravenous therapy
- Insulin medication assistance
- Preventive health
- Collecting vitals
- Documentation
- Training staff
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Medication and IV administration
- CPR certification
Certification
- Certification in IV Administration
- Certification in Wound Vac Management (KCI)
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Victoria Home Health Care
01.2012 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
05.2002 - 04.2013
LVN
Providence Memorial Hospital
11.1999 - 05.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
West Negros University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of St La Salle
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