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Street Address Zodiac CourtWalkersville, MD Street Address
Day Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail:EMAIL AVAILABLEOBJECTIVE:To obtain a challenging position as a Registered Nurse where initiative, motivation and interpersonal skills can be fully utilized for the betterment of the client.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS:Over twenty years of Customer Service experience. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Able to effectively work in stressful situations. Highly self-motivated, attention to detail and meeting or exceeding required deadlines. Able to work with little or no supervision. Ability to interpret, apply, and follow verbal and written guidelines. Well organized. Non-smoker. Ability to multi-task and problem solve by analyzing and anticipating situations. Commit to professional growth in the field. Strong supportive team player.WORK EXPERIENCE:Registered Nurse: Amedisys Home Health and Hospice Westminster Md4/2024-PresentHours per week: 40Remarkable ability to assess patient conditions and determine home health care needs.Significant experience with nursing procedures and processes. Strong familiarity with automated clinical information systems such as Home Care Home Base. Excellent organizational abilities. Ability to work flexible schedules. Superb people skills. Worked with medical staff and family members to prepare home care plans. Coordinated with patients medical providers to verify home care needs. Provided health care information to patients and family members. Implemented home health care procedures in accordance with employer guidelines. Educated patients and caregivers on disease management and wound care. Worked various shifts to ensure that each patient received proper care. Coordinated efforts with licensed vocational nurses, PT, OT and home health aides. Prepared updates on patient progress to determine extent of home health care needs. Identified patient discharge needs and assisted with care recommendations. Provided customized home health care to patients. Coordinated with nursing staff to ensure that all necessary shifts were covered. Provided assessments of each patients home health care requirements. Routinely recorded patient vitals during home visits. Collected and evaluated patient data.Registered Nurse: Frederick Health and Rehab Frederick MD7/2022-PresentHours per week 20Skilled and compassionate caregiver with years of experience in long term care. Proficient in providing personalized care to elderly residents with diverse needs, including assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and companionship. Dedicated to promoting residents' independence, dignity, and quality of life.Experienced Registered Nurse with a background in long term care nursing. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex medical conditions, administering medication, and providing wound care. Skilled in creating care plans for residents, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and communicating effectively with families. Compassionate, patient, and attentive to residents' needs, including activities of daily living, grooming, and hygiene. Skilled in documentation and able to work effectively as part of a team. Extensive experience in long term care, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care. Proficient in assessing residents' health needs, administering medication, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals. Skilled in documenting resident care plans, monitoring vital signs, and responding to emergency situations.Registered Nurse: Northampton Manor Frederick MD6/2021 6/2022Hours per week: 30RN Night Supervisor (11-pm-7am) for 134 bed facility. Proficiently deliver direct patient care to a variety of patient population requiring only a review by the physician. Delegates patient care and oversees the clinical practice of RNs, LPNs, CNAs within the facility. Demonstrate self-direction in completing assigned tasks based on knowledge of pathophysiology and individual patient care needs. Recognize acute emergency changes in patients condition and respond appropriately. Prepare, administer, and document medications. Observe for physical and emotional changes in a patients condition after administration of prescribed medications. Act as liaison between the patient, family members and appropriate staff to improve patient care. Act as a role model to fulfill work commitments independently as well as assuming added responsibilities without conflict with co-workers. Maintain accountability for clinical practice and self-development.Licensed Practical Nurse: Northampton Manor Frederick MD4/2012 6/2021Hours per week: 40Proficiently deliver direct patient care to a variety of patient population requiring only a review by the physician. Demonstrate self-direction in completing assigned tasks based on knowledge of pathophysiology and individual patient care needs. Recognize acute emergency changes in patients condition and respond appropriately. Prepare, administer, and document medications. Observe for physical and emotional changes in a patients condition after administration of prescribed medications. Act as liaison between the patient, family members and appropriate staff to improve patient care. Act as a role model to fulfill work commitments independently as well as assuming added responsibilities without conflict with co-workers. Maintain accountability for clinical practice and self-development.Licensed Practical Nurse: Ft Detrick Community Based Outpatient Clinic1/2010 7/2024Hours per week: 40Serve as PACT Co-Care Coordinator utilizing all means available to optimize patient care. Act as patient advocate. Identify report and document deviations from normal while screening patients chart ensuring the Physician is promptly notified. Screen medical charts prior to patient appointment to ensure all lab and X-ray values have been obtained. Complete ACSC weekly calls along with daily 2-day discharge follow up calls. Provide education and teaching at all levels compatible with the patient and family members intellect/concept to ensure they understand information that is presented regarding their medical condition. Primary nurse in the Ft Detrick Well Woman Clinic assisting in gynecological and breast health services and procedures. Independently manage data base for mammography and cervical cancer screening. Educate female veteran patients on how and when to perform self-breast exams. Complete clinical reminders and encounter documentation timely, completely, and accurately. Serves as Ft Detrick CBOC unit-based council co-chairperson. Leads discussions to solve issues and improve processes. Cross trained to assist in the Dermatology Service within the clinic to include intake forms, chaperoning patient physical skin examinations, proficient in procedure tray set up and ensuring infection control is always maintained, proper site verification and specimen labeling. Crossed trained to perform phlebotomy in the lab as needed. Basic skills knowledge to assist with the rooming and set up of telehealth patients as needed.Licensed Practical Nurse: Harborview Care Center Corpus Christi TX; Skilled Nursing Facility 3/2007 1/2010Hours per week: 40Deliver direct patient care to assigned patients while ensuring good personal interactions and responsible behavior as a care provider. Functions as a member of the health care team in the giving of quality care and in assisting in activities during emergency situations. Functions as charge nurse supervising up to 5 personnel. Administer intravenous and PO medications, treatments, and dressing changes. Facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers; prepare chart notes and other documentation; and participate on interdisciplinary team. Performed collateral duties as supply coordinator, ordering clinical supplies as needed, keeping track of what supplies where needed, taking request from other personnel of their supplies to complete their duties.Patient Service Assistant: Corpus Christi Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic 5/2005 3/2007Hours per week: 40Accurately transcribed and implement physicians, as well as all other care providers, orders. Received and processed patients with courtesy and expeditiously for clinical procedures and appointments. Gathered information used in determining patients eligibility for health care. Accessed the Department of Veterans Affairs Systems for data inputs, updates while compiling information and preparing numerous reports for supervisory review. Actively participated in determining issues can be handled independently, while briefing the supervisor on problems and discrepancies. Ensured preparation of various recurring and special administrative reports and maintained a system of tracking such things. Reviewed incoming correspondence; maintains suspense records; and reviews outgoing correspondence for appropriate format. Compiled and assembled background materials. Utilized familiarity with scientific and medical terminology in preparation of correspondence using Personal Computer (PC) word-processing software. Ensures correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and conformance to style. Organizes and maintains office files. Established procedures for completed documentation of filing system. Assured the preservation of permanent records and the systematic disposal of all others. Enforced the retention of files in accordance with regulations, including records and logs showing the status of actions and correspondence. Ensured that files include all required documents and that all documents are properly signed.Licensed Practical Nurse: North Texas Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Telemetry 1/2003 - 7/2005Hours per week: 40Evaluated and documented nursing care for assigned patients. Assisted Physicians during various examination and procedures. Performed various patient test and evaluations. Administered medications within the scope of practice of a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Established patient care goals to promote patient independence. Ensured the health, comfort and safety of the patient came first. Planned and spearheaded various educational groups to improve staff and patient's knowledge in a variety of areas pertaining to health care. Assisted in teaching and educating new staff in intravenous access, EKG, and phlebotomy. Obtained additional knowledge and skills while working in the cardiology field through on the job training. Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing and medical procedures. Handled medication administration, dressing changes, started, cared for, and disconnected intravenous tubes and all other aspects of nursing care. Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation; and participated on interdisciplinary team.Licensed Practical Nurse: San Diego Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Ears Nose and Throat (ENT) 3/2000 1/2003Hours per week: 40Administered medication and treatments accurately per MDs orders to ensure individuals receive quality medical care. Assisted Physicians during various examination and procedures. Evaluated response to treatment/medications and recognized signs and symptoms of illness, injury, and adverse reactions to ensure MD/RNs are knowledgeable of current health concerns. Performed skilled nursing procedures within the scope of Vocational Nursing practice and facility policy to ensure clients received quality-nursing care. Demonstrated ability to evaluate crisis quickly and implement life sustaining treatments when required to ensure clients received safe and timely emergency medical intervention. Accurately transcribed and communicated both verbally and in writing medical orders to ensure pertinent information is understood. Organized and scheduled routine laboratory and radiological studies to ensure that studies are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Ensured adequate supplies available to ensure clients care needs are met. Assisted, trained, and orientated new personal to LVN duties to ensure successful completion of probationary period.Medical Support Assistant: San Diego Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 5/1999 - 3/2000Hours per week: 40Advocated for patients and family members while providing continued quality of care. Transcribed large quantity of medication orders and other doctors orders correctly to improve the quality of care given to patients. Greeted patients and family members with courtesy, while processing and scheduling consults in a timely manner. Verified patients demographics and eligibility for accuracy and update the computer data base as needed. Utilized various ICD codes to track patient procedures and payment method. Captured and entered all Ambulatory Care data into VISTA and CPRS computerized systems utilized by the Department of Veterans Affairs Systems. Scheduled appointments and diagnostic tests. Ordered, received, and made available medical records for clinic appointments. Educated patient and their family members on discharge procedures and plans. Performed collateral duties as supply coordinator, ordering clinical supplies as needed, keeping track of what supplies where needed, taking request from other personnel of their supplies to complete their duties.Civilian Front Desk Clerk Night Shift: Department of Defense Bachelor Officers Quarters Coronado CA 5/1999 - 3/2001Hours per week: 40Coordinated room reservations and proper check-in/out procedures. Accountable for cashier and maintenance of financial records. Made entertainment reservation and arranged tours for guest. Maintained a neat, organized workspace. Effectively handled guest's questions and complaints by responding quickly to customer needs.Establishes and maintains original documents files for Administration. Receives and distributes incoming departmental mail, posts outgoing mail daily. Performs clerical duties such as typing, filing, photocopying, and faxing.Answers the Department telephone; screens and directs calls, and records and relays messages accurately.Ensures that the Department maintains adequate office supplies, re-orders as necessary.E-4: US Navy Active Duty 8/1990 - 8/1997Hours per week: 40Performed general secretarial and office support duties. Scheduled appointments gave information to callers about financial services available. Responsible for analyzing financial reports and spreadsheet data entry. Revised Job descriptions and evaluations systems format. Maintained departmental budget, ordered supplies, and met all critical deadlines. Able to sense customer moods and preferences, and thoughtfully assisted with selections which brought them satisfaction. Resolved customer complaints by remaining calm, understanding, and aware of their needs and concerns. Conferred with supervisors/management to recommend changes to avoid re occurring customer complaints. Screened incoming calls to determine the nature of their needs and directed them accordingly. Effectively received and transmitted high volume of messages, using a multi-line phone system. Interpret housing policies and operating guidelines for residents. Conducted random room inspections to ensure government property was properly maintained. Compiled extensive inventory reports. Assisted in million-dollar building renovation project. Established effective resident relations, reduced complaints by 75%.EDUCATION:University of PhoenixPhoenix, AZMasters in nursing with emphasis in Health Care Administration- ongoingExcelsior UniversityAlbany, NY USMajor: Registered Nurse -10/2018GPA 3.34out of 4.0University of PhoenixPhoenix, Arizona USBachelor of Science Health Care Administration - 7/2008120 Semester HoursMajor: Healthcare AdministrationGPA: 3.25 out of 4.0Concorde Career InstituteSan Diego, CaliforniaVocational - 4/199970.2 Semester HoursMajor: Licensed Vocational NurseGPA: 3.08 out of 4.0Fulton High SchoolKnoxville, TennesseeHigh School or equivalent - 5/1990ADDITIONAL TRAINING:Naval Leadership Program.Naval Hospitality Training.Advanced Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook.CERTIFICATIONS:Cardiac and Respiratory Complexities: Quickly Differentiate to Take Rapid ActionLessons from Treating Suicidal Clients: The Latest Interventions for Service MembersREFERENCES:Malika Paterson RNBaltimore VA Medical CenterPhone Number: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEReference Type: ProfessionalSilvia Shih MDInternal Medicine Physician Ft Detrick CBOCPhone Number: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE ext. 6902Reference Type: ProfessionalJorge Toro MDChief of Dermatology Ft Detrick CBOCPhone Number: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE ext. 6902Reference Type-: ProfessionalAmanda Rebkovets RNMental Health Support NursePhone Number: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEReference Type: Personal |
