Wendy Blumstein
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with over twenty-three years in healthcare, including prior leadership nursing role. As a Nurse Practitioner, one year providing quality end-of-life care to hospice patients in the home setting with a strong focus on palliation of symptoms and patient/family education
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Hospice Of The Piedmont
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Ensured quality hospice services
- Provided patient visits for hospice and palliative patients both new and established and coordinated plan of care with other hospice staff; Conducted face-to-face encounters with Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Hospice of the Piedmont
- Engaged in independent decision making about a patient's healthcare concerns
- Addressed and adjusted symptomatic medications and maintenance medications to improve patient's comfort
- Provided extensive education to patient's and families about plan of care and medications
Registered Nurse
Authoracare Collective
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Admitted patients to home hospice care
- Required communication with interdisciplinary team
- Anticipate future medical needs
- Worked with physicians to address symptom management needs present on admission
- Extensive education provided to patients and families about disease process, symptom management and what to expect
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided direct care for specified patients including appropriate supportive care and administration of blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements and other oncology treatments as prescribed
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care
Director of Patient Care
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Supervised and provided mentoring to new and established nurses
- Managed all clinical duties related to patient care
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care
- Served as a liaison between patients families and clinical teams to ensure that all parties were well-informed about ongoing care plans
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
11.2011 - 01.2015
- Managed caseload of 14 terminal patients
- Performed health assessments on patients and provided comprehensive end-of-life symptom management
- Coordinated with agency physicians and physicians in the community
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results to create accurate medical records
- Practiced ethical and independent decision making consistent with medical protocols
On-call Nurse
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Triaged calls and made visits according to patient needs
- Performed assessments for appropriate end-of-life symptom management to determine necessary patient care
- Fulfilled goals of patient and families by working with HPCG physicians and physicians in community
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, test results to ensure accurate medical records
Palliative Care Nurse Liaison
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
12.2005 - 05.2011
- Screened new Palliative Care consults to assess need
- Communicated with physicians and nurse practitioners on Palliative Care Team and in Moses Cone Health System to meet the needs of patients referred to Palliative Care Service
- Taught Palliative Care to improve the life of patient and family
- Assessed patients for hospice eligibility and communicated needs to home care teams
Home Care Hospice Nurse
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
11.2003 - 12.2005
- Provided nursing care for assigned case load of hospice home care patients
- Completed weekly patient assessments and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure needs and goals of patients and their families were met
- Focused on end-of-life symptom management and patient and family goals
- Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly
Education
Master of Science, Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner -
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, North Carolina05.2022
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
UNC-Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina12.2008
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, Massachusetts05.2000
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature -
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia01.1995
Skills
- Symptom management
- NetSmart EHR
- Telephone triage
- Geriatric Treatment
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Palliative Care
- Clinical decision-making
Certification
- FNP certification through AANP
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
- BLS certified through American Heart Association
Personal Information
Title: APRN, FNP-C
References
available upon request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Hospice Of The Piedmont
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Authoracare Collective
02.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
10.2020 - 02.2021
Director of Patient Care
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
01.2015 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
11.2011 - 01.2015
On-call Nurse
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
05.2011 - 09.2011
Palliative Care Nurse Liaison
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
12.2005 - 05.2011
Home Care Hospice Nurse
Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG)
11.2003 - 12.2005
Master of Science, Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner -
Winston Salem State University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
UNC-Greensboro
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Middlesex Community College
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature -
University of Virginia
- FNP certification through AANP
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
- BLS certified through American Heart Association
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