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Zita Fantroy

Rockwall,TX

Summary

Passionate Nurse with 20+ years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Home Health Nurse has been one the favorites in the field, with extensive experience in Trach/Ventilator patient care and Preceptor educator. Ensuring accurate documentation, electronic documentation, and adherence to established guidelines. Responsibilities included Tracheostomy/Gastrostomy care, Narcotic monitoring, Seizure logs, Ventilator charting, administering medications and treatments while monitoring patient reactions, providing support to patients and families during challenging situations, instructing and educating on the proper use of old and new equipment pt requires. Collaborating with healthcare teams to develop post-hospital home care plans for medication, and tx's to effectively reducing hospital readmission rates. Maintained compliance with medication administration standards and infection control procedures, contributing to a safe patient environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health/Trach/Ventilator Nurse

Lala Momentus Healthcare
Dallas, Texas
06.2019 - Current
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
  • Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support as ordered.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators.
  • Interacting with patients, family members and physicians to assist in patient care.
  • Cleaning respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.

Home Health TRach/Ventilator Nurse

Epic Health Svc
Dallas, Texas
08.2007 - 12.2019
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families about diagnoses,Tx's.
  • Nurse Preceptor for Ventilator/Trach patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development in pt's home.
  • Maintained personal and policy compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post- hospital home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.

Home Health Trach/Ventilator Nurse

Maxim Health Care svc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
06.2002 - 07.2009
  • Nurse for Flu Clinics in DFW area
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions. For seasonal Flu clinics
  • Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Educated patient and families on pt's health care needs.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions by observing patient's response to treatment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing activities according to agency policies and procedures.

Physician Assistant (Nurse LPN)

Aventis Bio svc
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2002 - 07.2004
  • Provided guidance regarding diet, activity, hygiene, fainting prevention.
  • Adhered to Clinic's policies, procedures and standards of care.
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
  • Performed physical examinations to assess patient health prior to Plasma donations.
  • Educated patients on procedures, time necessary between donations, preventive measures for proper hydration, and nutrition.

Education

Life Insurance License - Financial Svc

Primerica
Addison Tx.
01-2018

Esthetician - Skin Care

Olge Beauty School
Dallas Tx
07-2016

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK
05-2002

Home Health Aide/Longterm Health Care - Nursing

Great Plains Vocational Tech
Lawton, Oklahoma
05-1994

Certified Nurses Aide/Longterm Health Care - Nursing

Great Plains Vocational Tech
Lawton, Oklahoma
05-1992

Skills

Licensed by Texas nursing board

Ventilator/Trach hands-on education

Tracheostomy/Gastrostomy care

Respiratory care/assessment

Documentation

  • Family support
  • Patient assessment
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Electronic medical records
  • Infection control
  • Patient/Family education
  • Equipment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Student training
  • Ventilator care
  • Attention to detail
  • NG tube insertion
  • Seizure management
  • Medication administration

Timeline

Home Health/Trach/Ventilator Nurse

Lala Momentus Healthcare
06.2019 - Current

Home Health TRach/Ventilator Nurse

Epic Health Svc
08.2007 - 12.2019

Home Health Trach/Ventilator Nurse

Maxim Health Care svc.
06.2002 - 07.2009

Physician Assistant (Nurse LPN)

Aventis Bio svc
05.2002 - 07.2004

Life Insurance License - Financial Svc

Primerica

Esthetician - Skin Care

Olge Beauty School

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Platt College

Home Health Aide/Longterm Health Care - Nursing

Great Plains Vocational Tech

Certified Nurses Aide/Longterm Health Care - Nursing

Great Plains Vocational Tech
Zita Fantroy