Registered Nurse, Case Manager / Team Manager / Triage Nurse - Vitas Hospice - Port Saint Lucie, FL
(2020-01)
- Responsible for overseeing the care of hospice patients.
- Educates families and caregivers.
- Works closely with an interdisciplinary team (chaplain and volunteers) to coordinate physical, emotional, and spiritual care of the patient and family.
- In charge of patients' schedules, including intake and medication administration.
Registered Nurse, Team Lead, and Clinical Coordinator - Martin Health System Inc. - Stuart, FL
(2015-05 - 2019-12)
- Performed initial patient assessments and worked with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
- Recorded medical history, vital statistics, and test results in both electronic and paper medical charts.
- Observed patients and implemented nursing interventions to expedite post-surgical healing and recovery.
- Utilized clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications/injections, perform IV therapy, test glucose levels, perform venipuncture, and provide wound care.
- Applied diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills in patient care.
- Ensured adherence to the Florida Nurse Practice Act and maintained practice within legal parameters.
- Maintained professional and clinical competencies through continuous learning and self-assessment for career development.
- Assisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of goals and objectives for optimal patient care and service quality.
- Implemented a collaborative, patient-focused nursing care model that was clinically effective and efficient.
- Ensured compliance with all mandatory departmental education requirements.
Registered Nurse - Maxim Health Care - Needham, MA
(2014-03 - 2015-04)
- Administered skilled nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing services.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' status.
- Taught and supervised family members and nursing staff.
- Complied with physicians' orders to deliver care and services.
- Formulated and revised nursing diagnoses through assessment.
- Reviewed and documented patient care interventions.
- Developed discharge plans with patients and caregivers.
- Collaborated with health professionals to establish relationships.
- Provided quality care across various healthcare facilities.
Registered Nurse, Per Diem - Medical Resources Home Health - Easton, MA
(2014-03 - 2015-04)
- Administered skilled nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing services.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' status.
- Taught and supervised family members and nursing staff.
- Complied with physicians' orders to deliver care and services.
- Formulated and revised nursing diagnoses through assessment.
- Reviewed and documented patient care interventions.
- Developed discharge plans with patients and caregivers.
- Collaborated with health professionals to establish relationships.
- Provided quality care to patients across multiple healthcare facilities.
Registered Nurse - Bridgewater State Hospital - Bridgewater, MA
(2012-07 - 2014-11)
- Cared for patients with acute mental health disorders.
- Responded to distressed patients and ensured correct administration of PO and IM medications.
- Monitored vital signs, blood sugar, and lab work.
- Monitored patients for suicidal ideation/attempts and medication side effects.
- Demonstrated leadership by serving as a patient advocate.
