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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name EMAIL AVAILABLEStreet Address South Point DriveDenham Springs, Louisiana Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEOBJECTIVE:To contribute to the success with an innovated conscious company, where my nursing knowledge, communication, organizational and managerial skills would be utilized.Experience:Interaction with patient families to provide supportive environmentAssessing and monitoring patient status and providing professional careAbility to conduct monitoring analysis and evaluation related to JCAHO compliance standardsEvaluation of patient knowledge and provided patient teachingProficient in WordPerfect, Microsoft, Power Point, Outlook, Excel and Event PlanningExcellent knowledge of medical terminology; Experience with People SoftEducation:MASTER of SCIENCE in NURSINGADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE May, 2022Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LAConcentration: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerBACHELOR of SCIENCE in NURSING May, 2013Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA.MASTER of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION December, 2002Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA. Concentration: HealthcareRelevant Course work: Human Resource Management, Ethics, Statistics, Finance and Public Administration, HealthcareBACHELOR of SCIENCE May, 1998Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA.Major: PsychologyRelevant Course work: Statistics, Child Psychology, Adolescent & Abnormal Psychology and Mental HygieneEMPLOYMENT:Childrens Hospital 10/2022-PresentPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerAssesses the complex acute, critical and chronically ill patient for urgent and emergent conditions.Uses relevant data to evaluate for physiologic instability.Utilizes data to formulate plan of care.Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems. Analyzes the indications, contraindications, risk of complications and cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions.Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation according to the patient's response to therapy.Manages changes in condition with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes.Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute, critical and chronic illness.Facilitates the patients transition between and within health care settings.Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team.Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members.Participates in scholarly activities including research and education.Participates in professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings.Acts as a preceptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, APPs, students, and other health care providers.Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety.Discloses errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms.Demonstrates shared accountability for safe practice.Oceans Healthcare 12/2019-6/2020Director of NursingDirects the staff and operation of the Nursing Department at all facility locationsCoordinates, plans and manages nursing activities; formulates nursing program goals and objectivesManages nursing positions; evaluates staff; assists in the management of the nursing budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of the department who might impact on program activities; participates in recruitment and retention programs; determines the quality of nursing care; participates in performance improvement programs; collaborates with clinical instructors for educational programs; represents the Nursing Department in professional and/or community organizations; demonstrates age specific and cultural sensitivity.Maintains all duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.Utilizes the principles of management/nursing to coordinate patient care and nursing service activities towards positive outcomes; demonstrates fiscal responsibility in scheduling staffing patterns while considering patient safety.Supervises nursing personnel including: determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions. Conducts and reviews evaluations on individual staff; makes recommendations for promotion, salary adjustment and/or disciplinary actions.Accountable for nursing performance improvement and contributions to problem identification, investigation and monitoring of resolutions in providing quality care and customer satisfaction.Develops data collection tools, identifies trends, risk areas, and evaluates reliance of research. Coordinates with employees to collect data on the quality of Nursing services; analyzes data collected and submits monthly report to Performance Improvement Director.Oversees and adheres to safety regulations of facility policies and procedures and external regulatory and credentialing bodies; participates as a member of the facility wide safety team.Provides support and acts as a resource for development and implementation of Infection Control, standard precautions policies and procedures.Supports and coordinates patient safety issues in conjunction with Hospital Administrator; analyzes, reviews and follows up on incident reports related to nursing/patient safety issues in conjunction with Risk Management.Ensures staff compliance with patient care, documentation, hospital/unit policies and procedures, protocols, and guidelines; Ensures appropriate nursing staff for each unit to meet patient needs.Directs appropriate training activities for all permanent and temporary nursing employees as well as assurance of proper current licensure, continuing education, CPR, and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program; participates in orientation of new and current nursing staff.Care South 4/2019-12/2019STI Program Coordinator-Registered NurseProvides direct supervision of staffComplete initial assessment of patient according to department Policies and Procedures and documents appropriately.Responsible for all logistics and daily operations related to the HIV/STI Prevention and Linkage to Care Programs, including staff and clinicsCollaboration with professional and community groups to develop goals and interventions to increase access to HIV/STI testing and treatmentProvides HIV related and HIV/ STI prevention related care coordination.Works in clinics as needed providing STI testing, STI sample collection, and education to clients regarding sexual educationPerforms duties in accordance with standing medical orders and program protocolsResponsible for monitoring compliance with program contracts, monitors budgets, expenditures, and billing processes of assigned program.Completes reports required by contractors in a timely manner.Assessing community needs, assists with development of program objectives, and evaluates outcomes.Quality assurance standards for testing equipment and suppliesProvides direct supervision of staff.Investigate alternative methods of patient education that are suitable for different learner needs and preferences, such as interactive Q & A, audiovisual materials, computer-assisted instruction, cooperative learning (group education formats), displays and bulletin boards, demonstration/return demonstration, role play, and patient-directed education.Target specific groups served by the clinicthe disadvantaged, the elderly, minority groups, children, teens, pregnant women, etc. and design needs-based programs for education.Develop, evaluate, maintain and promote the use of effective patient education materials in the clinic and the community at large.Develop and prepare content and a schedule of conferences and in-services to convey theory and methods of patient education to resident physician, faculty and staff.Organize and participates in community activities, such as health fairs, department outreach, etc.Develop and maintains approved policies and procedures for patient education and helps ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory.Develop a patient education curriculum for an array of chronic diseases that have a significant nutritional component.Develop and maintains approved policies and procedures for patient education and helps ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory bodies.Utilize appropriate resources to accommodate age, education, cultural and communication barriers.Initiates multi-disciplinary referrals as needed and does appropriate follow-up.Educating clients regarding HIV, STIs, and other disease processes.Participate in Patient Case conferences.Assist Program Director and/ or RW Clinical Directors needed with CQI issues.Attend RW departmental meetings.Responsible for communication and referrals to outside Aids Service OrganizationsResponsible for Rapid testing and counseling on site.Maintains rosters and documentation of (HRSA) minimal required standards of care for all HIV clients.Works closely assisting the RW medical providers during the routine medical appointment visitCare South 10/2016-4/2019Registered Nurse (School Nurse)Complete initial assessment of patient according to department Policies & Procedures and documents appropriately.Neonate/Infant and Toddler -Accurately obtains head circumference, weight, height, vital signsNeonate/Infant Toddler, Preschooler, School Age and Adolescent-Accurately obtains weight, height, vital signsAccurately completes a developmental assessment-Neonate/Infant, Toddler, PreschoolerAccurately assesses immunizations are up to date - Adolescent, Adult, GeriatricAccurately assesses functional, nutritional, physical/psychosocial status, educational and discharge needsContinuously monitors patient for physical and psychosocial needs and alternates plan of care of changes is needed.Correctly administers medications by all routes.Appropriately documents administration of medication and patients response to medicationReceives physicians orders, records and assures completion.Assist physicians with exams, as necessary.Documents care provided to patients, and their reaction to that care.Recognizes emergency situations and responds appropriately.Provides patient and/or family, significant teaching as opportunities arise or as need is identified.Neonate/Infant - teaching done with parents/guardian.Toddler-teach with lay and simple, concrete verbal explanations.Preschool-teach with the use of role playing, toys, etc. and gives simple, concrete explanations.School age/Adolescent-explains care procedures using correct terminology; supplements explanation with reasons why.Adults -explain procedures using correct terminology and the notifying patients about their responsibilities.Geriatric-explains care procedures using correct terminology: adapts to physical limitations (visual or hearing changes).Ability to educate and relay information to patients in a clear and concise manner.Assess, implement, and evaluate patient education, paying particular attention to identified learner needs, barriers, and preferences.Develop a plan for education together with the patient by incorporating the principles of self-management, by determining priorities, and by setting goals that are reachable and realisticInvestigate alternative methods of patient education that are suitable for different learner needs and preferences, such as interactive Q & A, audiovisual materials, computer-assisted instruction, cooperative learning (group education formats), displays and bulletin boards, demonstration/return demonstration, role play, and patient-directed education.Target specific groups served by the clinic the disadvantaged, the elderly, minority groups, children, teens, pregnant women, etc. and design needs-based programs for education.Develop, evaluate, maintain and promote the use of effective patient education materials in the clinic and the community at large.Develop and prepare content and a schedule of conferences and in-services to convey theory and methods of patient education to resident physician, faculty and staff.Organize and participates in community activities, such as health fairs, school projects, etc.Develop a patient education curriculum for an array of chronic diseases that have a significant nutritional component.Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 12/2013-PresentPsychiatric Registered Charge NurseMental and Behavioral HealthPerforms basic assessment of the patients nursing care needs.Documents observations of patient behavior and status to the administered plan.Provides therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying sources of anxiety.Administers medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.Plans and tutored basic health teaching to assist patients' in meeting their needs.Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 6/2013Surgery TraumaRegistered NurseHandled complex and difficult trauma patients within the hospital.Performed minor wound closure with minimal Trauma Surgeon supervision.Administered emergency procedures.Provided care to patients in an emergency situation.Operated and maintained healthcare machinesSynergy Home Health 3/2015-3/2016Psychiatric Registered NurseAssess home health/hospice patients in stable and emergent situations to identify the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluationsImplements the Plan Of Care to ensure quality and continuity of careProvides care utilizing infection control measures that protect the staff and the patientAssures continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.Assesses and reassesses painArranges referrals to appropriate agencies when need existsEducates patients and family regarding care, diet, medications, safetyAgape PCS of Louisiana 5/2015-7/2016Registered NurseAssesses patients in their home to implement a Plan of CareObtains data on physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the Plan of CareMaintain up to date patient records so all visits, contacts, problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occurProvides clinical direction to the Administration to ensure quality and continuity of service providedMonitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payer.Provides effective communication and serves as liaison to patients/family, administrationInterim LSU Public Hospital 2/09-7/09 NO. LAPatient Advocate (Regulatory Compliance)Receives and investigates complaints from patients and/or visitors to IPH. Ensures that every attempt is made to resolve all identified problems before the patient is discharged. Complete the complaint investigation process through to completionProvide appropriate follow up with patients and/or visitors and generate data to track and trend current patterns in patient satisfaction/dissatisfactionProvide assistance to Hospital Administration through identification of patterns and trends for determination of corrective action.Provide input to Quality Improvement Program regarding patient and visitor complaintsServes as liaison between IPH and the public resolving complaints or issues regarding specific patient complaints and/or patient issuesImplements policies and procedures related to patient referrals, patient complaints and the distribution of information related to this area.Develop in-service training on Customer Service techniques to be presented to employees on an on-going basis. Participates in new employee orientation emphasizing IPHs expectations of Customer Service behavior.Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center 6/1998-1/2009 BR, LAProgram Manager (Medicaid Application Center)Conducted interviews to hire personnel to staff department and evaluations of personnel.Produced, analyzed and maintained reports used to measure, monitor and manage quality ofcare and service as well as other financial analysis.Functioned as Program Manager for the agencys Medicaid InsuranceProgrammed and functioned as liaison between Earl K. Long Medical Center and DHH Medicaid Assistance ProgramFunctioned as liaison between EKLMC and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer CenterUtilized knowledge of databases, information systems, statistical tools and analytical principles to analyze outcomes that support strategies for managing health plan performance.Maintained knowledge of all current, local and state federal rules/regulations/laws relating to programsConducted investigations into potential Medicaid eligible cases, maintain compliance issues relatedMaintained on-going surveillance of program activities and initiates change through independent action and/or recommendations as indicated by details of issues/situation.Monitored unpaid Medicaid claims.Licenses/Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPIVOLUNTEERISM:Habitat for Humanity 2001-PresentHoliday Helpers; Assist with feeding the homeless 1999- PresentReach One Teach One; After school tutorial program 1998-PresentPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of NursingAmerican Nurses AssociationAmerican Society for Public AdministrationPsychology/Rehabilitation ClubAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.North Baton Rouge Neighborhood UnitedREFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
