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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , APRN, PMH-NPStreet Address Circle DriveStratford, CT Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEI am a highly experienced professional registered nurse with almost 30 years of nursing experience. I am a team player with cutting edge approaches and evidence-based interventions to meet population needs. I am a well-organized, hardworking, and self- driven professional ready to make a difference. I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing on June 1, 2024, I am Board Certified with the ANCC as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and licensed in the state of CT.Experience and QualificationsBoard Certified with the ANCC as a PMH-NPCT licensed as an APRNCT State CSD LicenseDEA License PendingCT licensed RN, BSNBLS certified; ACLS certifiedExcellent and efficient clinical assessment skills, high aptitude for learningOver 29 years of acute and community clinical and managerial care knowledge and experienceExcellent leadership and managerial skills, well organized, proven interpersonal and communication skills, excellent problem-solving, decision-making, assertiveness skills and team building skills.10 years in home care, case management, care of sick, chronic, and acute diseases, palliative, and hospiceHighly experienced with EMRs: Allscripts, McKesson, Epic, Meditech, Yardi, Cerner, Health Wyse, TherapWork HistoryGriffin Hospital Behavioral Health/ Crisis Registered NurseMarch 2023 to presentAssess and treat patients of all ages coming into emergency room with a mental health crisis including drug overdose and withdrawal, alcohol intoxication and withdrawal, dysregulation due to medication noncompliance such as bipolar or schizophrenia, treatment of unspecified psychosis; perform intakes, manage symptoms, report unexpected conditions to the providers, medicate, assist in the restraint of severely agitated patients, hand off to respective floors, discharge, and coordinate with crisis intervention team and family members; prepare for transfer to inpatient facilities or discharge to community.Outpatient Office Registered Nurse: Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic (contract)September 2022 to December 2022Prepare patients for provider visit. Assess vital signs, medication review, report to provider any unusual patient presentations; patient teaching on diabetes care and control; use of injectable glucose control medications in association with sliding scales; use of daily and weekly injectables, use of glucose monitoring devices, including continuous glucose monitoring devices (CGMs) which includes application of sensors, transmitters, rotation of sites, signs and symptoms to report to provider such as infections at injection site; use of associated CGM apps; signs and symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia, recovery and emergency alerts. Call and update patients on labs, provider orders; obtain prior authorization for medications and CGMs. Document all actions in the electronic health record (Cerner).Case manager (per diem)COMMUNITY RESIDENCE INCORPORATEDMarch 2022-August 2022Special needs population. Manage medications, assess symptoms, coordinate physician appointments, create case reports.December 2021 through March 2022- attending schoolCOVID TesterCVS, BETHEL, CT (part-time)February 2021 to June 2021Performed high volume PCR tests on CVS customers.Acute Care Registered Nurse: HemodialysisDAVITA DIALYSIS KIDNEY CARE New Britain, CTSeptember 2019 to December 2021Per Diem since 09/2019; Full time status since April 2021Under general supervision of the Nephrologist acting as an Acute Care Registered Nurse provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles for Hemodialysis.Patient Care Administrator (Director of Nursing)VITAS-Middlebury, CTJune 2020 to October 2020High-level decision making for day-to-day clinical operations across a continuum of hospice care over varying levels of care. Oversee the clinical decision making of 6 RN managers and over 50 nurses, home health aides, and office staff for routine hospice home care, inpatient care at Saint Mary's Hospital, Intensive Continuous Care, and after-hours/ weekend, and the per diem/pool arenas. Have direct oversight of decisions that affect financial viability through proper utilization and deployment of medications, supplies, durable medical equipment, as well as maintaining budgetary requirements through proper staffing and utilization while driving quality metrics, compliance, and creating action plans for variances. Direct and indirect responsibility for hiring, counselling/ coaching, and terminating staff.Director of Clinical ServicesCOMPASSUS - Milford, CTSeptember 2019 to May 2020Responsible for managing the daily clinical operations, supervising the hospice team, ensuring that patient care is coordinated, managed appropriately, and delivered with the highest quality and excellence. Prepare for and run the Interdisciplinary meeting. Conduct employee hiring, training and disciplinary processes. Team leader for field nurses, oversee Admission Coordinator and Team Coordinator positions to ensure smooth operations of referrals and customer care. Conduct field visits for supervisory functions and direct patient care and coordination of services. Work alongside the Sales Force to ensure timely conversion and accurate eligibility of potential hospice patients, engagement with referral sources, maintaining partnerships and satisfaction of care provided to their clients.Acute Care Registered NurseDAVITA DIALYSIS KIDNEY CARE - Waterbury, CTSeptember 2015 to September 2019Under general supervision of the Nephrologist acting as an Acute Care Registered Nurse provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles for Hemodialysis, Plasmapheresis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Red Cell Reduction and Exchange, White Cell Reduction and Platelet Reduction therapies. Under the direction of the Hospital Services Administrator acting an RN Clinical Coordinator build, manage, counsel, and lead clinical practitioners to ensure the professional growth of clinical staff and the best quality treatments of patients.Oversee the work and professional issues of employees. Review clinical records to evaluate the necessity and specifics of treatment plans. Promote nursing professional development, conduct, clinical skills, and advanced approaches to patient care through training, mentoring, evaluation, assessment and ongoing feedback. Track and audit documentation for organizational and administrative purposes, staff development and improvement of data retrieval, input, and implementation of the use of the electronic health record. Coordinate with Nephrology teams and other hospital departments ensuring patient needs are being met through proper staff utilization, logistics and timeliness of care.Hospice/Palliative RN Case ManagerVISITING NURSE SERVICES OF CT - Torrington, CTAugust 2013 to September 2015Under the direct supervision of the Hospice Clinical Supervisor acting as a Registered Nurse Case Manager for Hospice and Palliative Care patients with a primary focus on palliative care played an instrumental role in successful development of Palliative care and Hospice plans of care. Primary contact to the patient and family. In conjunction with physicians, the Hospice Medical Director, the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, other professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and the patient and the family, create plans for the provision of comfort, professional clinical teaching for pain management, symptom management, psychosocial and spiritual care, demonstrating cultural awareness, addressing grief and loss issues, and providing support and education during the end-stage disease process. Acted as a liaison between the Agency and the hospital, case managers and floor nurses for the evaluation, education and support of patients requiring the Hospice inpatient level of care.Contract Nurse: Hospice / Palliative CareFAVORITE HEALTHCARE STAFFING - East Windsor, CTApril 2013 to July 2013Under the direct supervision of the Hospice Clinical Supervisor acting as a Registered Nurse Case Manager for Hospice and Palliative Care patients with a primary focus on palliative care played an instrumental role in successful development of Palliative care and Hospice plans of care. Primary contact to the patient and family. In conjunction with physicians, the Hospice Medical Director, the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, other professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and the patient and the family, create plans for the provision of comfort, professional clinical teaching for pain management, symptom management, psychosocial and spiritual care, demonstrating cultural awareness, addressing grief and loss issues, and providing support and education during the end-stage disease process. Act as a liaison between the Agency and the hospital, case managers and floor nurses for the evaluation, education and support of patients requiring the Hospice inpatient level of care.Supervisor of Assisted Living ServicesMAPLEWOOD SENIOR LIVING - Newtown, CTOctober 2012 to March 2013Supervisor of Assisted Living Services acting as an RN Designee. Make rounds of Assisted Living units daily. Have regular consultation with the Executive Director. Inform Executive Director of any problems (current or potential) including resident care concerns, personnel concerns or any problem that affects the operation of the community. Notify Executive Director and Nursing Director of all changes and disciplinary actions in writing. Attend committee and family meetings routinely and as necessary. Hold regular meetings with Assisted Living department personnel on behalf of the Nursing Director. Provide resident initial, 90 day and annual assessments. Directly supervise wellness staff. Liaison with the Executive Director and Medical Director.Resident Care DirectorBENCHMARK SENIOR LIVING - Meriden, CTNovember 2011 to November 2012Served as liaison with the Executive Director and Medical Director as the acting Resident Care Director having direct supervision of all Assisted Living staff. Responsible for assuring budgetary compliance for department on both staffing and supplies. Make rounds of Assisted Living units daily. Have regular consultation with the Executive Director. Inform Executive Director of any problems (current or potential) including resident care concerns, personnel concerns or any problem that affects the operation of the community. Develop necessary policies and procedures for Assisted Living department subject to administrative approval. Attend committee and family meetings routinely and as necessary. Hold regular meetings with Assisted Living department personnel. Notify Executive Director of all changes and disciplinary actions in writing. Notify Executive Director of all changes and disciplinary actions in writing Produce complete and accurate resident files. Ensure governmental, Department of Public Health, and facility requirements are met through periodic audit and ongoing monitoring and education. Work closely with home care agencies and hospitals to ensure proper treatment and timeliness of care of resident needs. Designate home care agencies to residents according to the specific resident diagnosis and required treatment plan.Under the General Supervision of the Operations ManagerGENEX SERVICES- Bridgeport, CTNovember 2010 to October 2011RN Medical Field Case Manager, hired by the workers' compensation insurance company or by a self-insured employer to evaluate the medical needs of the injured worker. Provide medical resources so the injured employee can obtain the right medical care for their conditions. Coordinate medical information between the injured worker, the workers' compensation insurance company, the employer, and the doctors. Assist with the flow of medical information and treatment authorizations between the injured worker and the workers' compensation insurance company. Ensure the injured worker gets the required medical treatment they need to prevent the injury or sickness from becoming worse and return to work in the shortest time possible.On call RN Case ManagerVITAS - Waterbury, CTMarch 2010 to October 2010Hospice On-call, Triage, Weekends: under the direct supervision of the Hospice Clinical Supervisor acting as a Registered Nurse Case Manager for Hospice patients played an instrumental role in successful triage for the development of Hospice plans of care. In conjunction with physicians, the Hospice Medical Director, the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, other professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and the patient and the family, create plans for the provision of comfort, professional clinical teaching for pain management, symptom management, psychosocial and spiritual care, demonstrating cultural awareness, addressing grief and loss issues, and providing support and education during the end-stage disease process. Acted as a liaison between the Agency and the hospital, case managers and floor nurses for the evaluation, education and support of patients requiring the Hospice inpatient level of care.RN Case Manager Palliative / HospiceVNA HEALTHCARE- Hartford, CTDecember 2008 to March 2010Registered Nurse Case Manager for Hospice and Palliative Care patients with a primary focus on palliative care played an instrumental role in successful development of Palliative care and Hospice plans of care. Primary contact to the patient and family. In conjunction with physicians, the Hospice Medical Director, the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, other professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers, and the patient and the family, create plans for the provision of comfort, professional clinical teaching for pain management, symptom management, psychosocial and spiritual care, demonstrating cultural awareness, addressing grief and loss issues, and providing support and education during the end-stage disease process. Act as a liaison between the Agency and the hospital, case managers and floor nurses for the evaluation, education and support of patients requiring the Hospice inpatient level of care.Work history beyond 2008 and professional references available upon requestEducational HistorySpring Arbor University: Master of Science in Nursing 2024Grantham University: Bachelor of Science in Nursing: 2016St. Vincents College of Nursing: Associate of Science in Nursing: 1995 |
