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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly trained registered nurse with clinical abilities and a successful career in both healthcare and mental health facilities. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate patient care. Licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland with expertise in Medical Surgical and Mental Health Nursing.

SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS

· Critical Thinking Broad Medical Terminology Knowledge

· Judgement and Decision Making Collecting Vitals

· Assessment and Monitoring Family x Patient Education

· Electronic Medical Records Therapeutic Care Plans

· Health and Wellness expertise Medication Administration

· Case Management Progress evaluation

WORK HISTORY

CASE MANAGER

Absolute Healthcare Resources - June 2016 - Present

Responsibilities

· Coordinated home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment to reduce stress and wait time for patients.

· Obtained Recommendations for inpatient or outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisors.

· Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician members of the health care team, patients, and families. Ensured accuracy of patient treatment plan.

· Revised policies and procedures in accordance with changes in local, state and federal laws and regulations.

· Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to patient’s homes.

· Assessed patients in preparation for admission for home care service

· Evaluate patient home environment for safety

· Educate home health aides appropriately according to patient needs,

· Collaborate with the primary care provider, specialty care provider, therapists, DME provider and other clinical service providers to enhance the quality and efficiency in healthcare delivery to home health patients,

CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR/SUPERVISOR

STODDARD BAPTIST NURSING HOME, MARCH 2012 - PRESENT

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Stay current in clinical developments related to specific disease states.

· Participate in hospital and departmental performance improvement actjvjtjes and seek opportunities to improve department and inter - department processes.

· Plan and participate in health fairs

· Perform periodic environmental scans related to educational or healthcare trends that assist in updating and guiding educational and nursing practice

· Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation

· Assumes leadership in the development, education and interpretation of policies, procedures and guidelines

· Plans, develops, coordinates, delivers and evaluates nursing orientation for all levels of bedside caregivers

· Serves as an educational consultant to inter-professional teams, leaders, stakeholders to facilitate nursing practice and positive healthcare outcomes

· Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records

· Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assets, plan, implement or evaluate patient care plans

· Served as primary liaison for well-coordinated care

· Supervised and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - GERIATRIC PSYCH MEMORY CARE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF WASHINGTON/HADLEY - MARCH 2006 - JUNE 2011

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Assess patient and provide care as required

· Administered prescribed medication via dral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitor for effectiveness and side effect

· Provide wound care, assessing for healing and signs and symptoms of infection

· Provide G-tube care and site care

· Provide diabetic care and education

· Perform ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate and modify individualized plans of care

· Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff

· Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers

· Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury

· Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing and medical staff

· Helped refine unit policies and procedures in the areas of suicide - watch procedures, safety methods, and documentation

· Responded to volatile situations and violet outbreaks, earning the respect of team members for level headed and quick thing to restore the safety and security of patients and staff

· Completed training in management of assaultive behaviors and psychotropic - medication administration

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

THE JEFFERSON, BY MARRIOT - JANUARY 2004 - MARCH 2006

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Providing optimal patient care as a professional CNA within acute - care, rehabilitation and nursing home settings

· Preserving patient dignity and ensuring patient’s dignity and safety while carrying out tasks such as diapering, bedpan changes, bathing and emptying drainage bags

· Assisted patients with essential activities required for daily living such as helping them with meals, transferring patients using assistive devices, bathing, grooming and dressing

· Appreciated for effective team collaboration, patient relations, chart accuracy and consistent deliverance of empathetic care

· Observed physical and emotional charges of patients and reported patients conditions to nurses

· Supported residents with field trips, arts and crafts, music, games and reading activities

ACADEMIC

2011 Chamberlain college of nursing, Arlington Virginia Bachelor Degree, nursing

2009 Global Health College, Alexandria Virginia Associate Degree, nursing

2005 Comprehensive Health Academy, Washington DC Diploma, Licensed practical nurse

LANGUAGES

English (Native)

French (Professional)

INTERESTS

Climbing

Camping

Coolang

Reading

REFERENCES

Will be provided upon request