Pediatric RN at Accurate Home health care and Senior friend Home health care (2025-10 – Present)
PRN employment caring for medically fragile pediatric clients with complex medical needs including tracheostomy, ventilator dependence, feeding tubes, oxygen dependency, shunts, and cognitive deficits requiring constant monitoring.
- Provide care for medically fragile clients often requiring trach and vent management
- Monitor oxygen-dependent patients and manage feeding tubes
- Coordinate with outpatient OT/PT services for patients with limited mobility
- Provide care for patients requiring wheelchair accessibility
RN Case Management at Center well Home health care (2025-02 – 2025-10)
Case management for short-term home health patients requiring stabilization and education following recent medical events or hospitalizations.
- Perform patient intake and comprehensive assessments
- Manage medications and provide wound care
- Collaborate with supervisors, physicians, and families on care plans
- Provide patient and family education on self-evaluation and when to seek medical intervention
- Focus on fall prevention and preventing hospital readmissions
- Establish goals for stabilization and safety within home environment
RN Case Manager at Gentiva hospice (2024-03 – 2024-07)
Case management for hospice patients including intake assessment, care planning, medication management, and end-of-life care coordination.
- Perform intake evaluations to determine hospice service eligibility
- Coordinate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team
- Order supplies and equipment as needed for patient care
- Manage medication orders including controlled medications
- Provide on-call coverage and after-hours care coordination
- Adapt service visits based on patient status changes
- Provide family preparation and education as patient approaches end-of-life
- Ensure patient recertification and proper documentation
RN at All About Caring Pediatric Homecare (2023-07 – 2024-04)
Primary care for toddlers with extreme respiratory fragility requiring specialized respiratory management and monitoring.
- Monitor patient airway and oxygen saturation
- Manage strict intake schedules including G/J push feeds
- Administer respiratory therapies including vest treatment, CPT, cough assist, nebulizers
- Administer oral antibiotics as ordered
- Encourage family involvement and promote child independence
- Provide ongoing family and staff education
- Receive and communicate verbal orders from physicians and nurse manager
- Maintain inventory and ensure emergency equipment functionality
RN at Northwood Children's Services (2022-04 – 2023-05)
Nursing care in pediatric short-term inpatient psychiatric facility focusing on holistic treatment of children.
- Manage patient intake and discharge processes
- Monitor medications and provide patient education
- Document treatments, injuries, and self-harm incidents
- Monitor and document physical holds with on-call psychiatric consultation
- Schedule and ensure routine vaccinations and medical appointments
- Participate in weekly nursing and team meetings
- Perform new hire TB testing and documentation
- Coordinate vision, hearing, and dental visits
RN at Bayada Pediatric Home Healthcare (2017-07)
Pediatric home healthcare for infants through pre-teen clients with varying degrees of physical, mental, developmental, and medical needs including end-of-life care.
- Educate, encourage, and support families in patient care
- Process physician orders as needed
- Assist and accompany patients to medical appointments and therapies
- Monitor for changes in patient condition and provide emergency interventions
- Provide tracheostomy and ventilator care and equipment maintenance
- Manage enteral feedings, ostomies, G/J tubes
- Manage seizures and perform male/female catheterization
- Promote optimal growth and development through team approach
RN at Vent House Residence (2015-10 – 2017-01)
Care for ventilator-dependent adults in residential setting managing long-term chronic health conditions.
- Provide care for vent-dependent adults in residential setting
- Manage medical emergencies and acute situations
- Maintain tracheostomy equipment and manage associated care
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered
- Manage enteral feedings and ensure proper feeding tube placement
- Monitor daily for changes in client condition
- Document and communicate with medical staff, coworkers, and families
- Encourage social interaction and independence
RN at Essentia Health Urgent Care (2012-08 – 2013-10)
Urgent care nursing including triage, patient assessment, and support for emergency procedures.
- Identify and assess medical emergencies upon patient arrival
- Expedite safe transfer to appropriate department
- Room patients and chart intake information
- Order specimen collection, x-rays, and diagnostic testing
- Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during procedures
- Obtain and process routine specimens
- Administer medications and immunizations
- Educate patients and families on follow-up care and safety instructions
LPN/RN at Benedictine Health Center (2010-04 – 2012-12)
Post-acute care nursing for short-term patients requiring treatment following surgical procedures and hospital stays.
- Provide wound care for surgical sites and pressure sores
- Manage diabetic conditions in patients
- Provide pain management and assistance with ambulation
- Manage care for 15-30 residents as floor nurse
- Implement fall prevention strategies
- Delegate duties to CNAs, volunteers, and support staff
- Detect and manage medical emergencies
- Communicate with physicians and process new orders
