Begin discharge planning on admission to include continued assessment, documentation of improved medical status, or declining of status. Working with Home Health Nurses for preparation of Outcome and Onset information Set (Oasis) for continuum of individualized care.
Registered Nurse
Nextaff Staffing Agency
Davenport
09.2019 - 02.2022
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse Med-Surge
Atlas Medical
Omaha
09.2015 - 06.2017
Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
Instructed patients and family members on proper post-operative homecare techniques.
Provided direct supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses assigned to Medical Surgical Unit.
Director of Home Health Care Services
Family Care Solutions
Bettendorf
03.2010 - 11.2011
Implementation of OASIS patient-specific, standardized assessment used to plan care, determine reimbursement, and measure quality outcomes.
Measurement of individual care needs from hospitalization to home.
Daily communication with other team modalities for specific care needs and/or changes in care.
Providing updates to other team members introduced to each client for quality and continuum of care practices.
Provided guidance to home health aides in developing patient care plans with physicians and nurses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA
07.1995
Skills
Medication Administration
SBAR Communication
Strong Medical Ethic
Complex Problem-Solving
Direct Patient Care
HIPAA Education
Use of OASIS Set assistance with needed Skilled Modalities
EMR Systems
Professional Bedside Manner
Patient Care Planning
IV Drug Therapy Management
Family Education
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 12/22 to present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Service - 1/22-1/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nextaff Staffing Agency
09.2019 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Allure Health Network
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse Med-Surge
Atlas Medical
09.2015 - 06.2017
Director of Home Health Care Services
Family Care Solutions
03.2010 - 11.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College District
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 12/22 to present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Service - 1/22-1/24