Experience

Centrus Premier Home Care

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HOME CARE RN CARE MANAGER FOR PEDIATRICS

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans. Act as a social worker, advocate patient welfare, and serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Work with new admissions, assessing their conditions and needs in order to develop personalized care plans. Regularly evaluate these plans of care and update them on an as-needed basis. Educate patients and their families on how to follow their care plans. Provide direct nursing care to my patients Show less



Groton Medical Associates

• 1 - 100 Employee

• OUTPATIENT REGISTER NURSE FOR INFUSION SUITE

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

  Groton Medical Associates is a full service primary care Internal Medicine and Rheumatology practice founded in 2005. Our physicians have been practicing in the community for over 21 years. We are a privately owned group of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners. Our team approach allows better coordination and continuity of your health care needs. RN (Registered Nurse) who is self directed and able to provide direct patient care including: •Medication administration and IV placement; triage telephone calls and providing appropriate clinical advice; coordinate the follow-up care of patients and provide patient education. •Other duties for the RN may include but are not limited to, processing billing for infusions, ordering medical supplies and acting as a clinical resource to support staff. Show less



Preferred Providers, Inc.

• United States
• Medical Practices

• HOME CARE SPECIALTY INFUSION RN (per diem)

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2016

  Administer IVIG infusions via peripheral, or vascular access device as per MD protocol Administer Hizentra infusion as ordered. Hizentra trained and certified. Experience with peripheral IV placement, central line, and venous access device accessing to administer treatment. Cover entire state of Massachusetts Immunoglobulin Nursing Society Member (IgNS) Administer IVIG infusions via peripheral, or vascular access device as per MD protocol Administer Hizentra infusion as ordered. Hizentra trained and certified. Experience with peripheral IV placement, central line, and venous access device accessing to administer treatment. Cover entire state of Massachusetts Immunoglobulin Nursing Society Member (IgNS)

• HOME CARE RN CARE MANAGER FOR PEDIATRICS

  • May 2014 - Oct 2015

  Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans. Act as a social worker, advocate patient welfare, and serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Work with new admissions, assessing their conditions and needs in order to develop personalized care plans. Regularly evaluate these plans of care and update them on an as-needed basis. Educate patients and their families on how to follow their care plans. Provide direct nursing care to my patients. Show less



Critical Healthcare Registered Nursing Services

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HOME CARE SPECIALTY INFUSION RN (per diem)

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  Specialize in high-tech therapies in support of multiple acute, chronic and/or maintenance treatment modalities. Patient intake and nursing assignments. Treatment and therapy verification. Therapy scheduling. Confirming the physician's plan of treatment (POT). Documenting patient status. Providing progress reports. Offer patients the following infusion therapies: Immunoglobulin's (IV and Sub-Q) Anti-infective (antibiotics, antifungals) Chemotherapy Hydration Hemophilia Factors Cerezyme Remicade Replacement Enzymes Steroids Pain Management Administered by: Peripheral IV's Midlines PICCs Central Lines Implanted ports Show less

• HOME CARE SPECIALTY INFUSION RN

  • Dec 2011 - Nov 2013

  Administer IVIG infusions via peripheral, or vascular access device as per MD protocol Administer Hizentra infusion as ordered. Hizentra trained and certified. Experience with peripheral IV placement, central line, and venous access device accessing to administer treatment. Cover entire state of Massachusetts Member of Infusion Nurse Society, Norwood, Ma Preparing for CRNI certification exam in Spring 2014. Administer IVIG infusions via peripheral, or vascular access device as per MD protocol Administer Hizentra infusion as ordered. Hizentra trained and certified. Experience with peripheral IV placement, central line, and venous access device accessing to administer treatment. Cover entire state of Massachusetts Member of Infusion Nurse Society, Norwood, Ma Preparing for CRNI certification exam in Spring 2014.



Pediatria Healthcare for Kids

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HOME CARE RN/CLINICAL DIRECTOR FOR PEDIATRICS

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Facilitated training, education, and development of nursing staff. Evaluated staff and patients/families to ensure role competency and compliance with regulatory/licensing standards Primarily responsible for in-service education, skills competencies, and developing new training programs for clinical staff. Effectively interacted with patients/families and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Evaluated educational needs of staff for all classifications of care givers. Provided patient care and be "hands on" as necessary. Planned, directed, and implemented competency development for clinical staff.. Coordinated educational programs to meet the needs of staff development, new employee orientation Show less



Surgical Eye Experts

• United States
• Medical Practices

• OUTPATIENT AMBULATORY NURSE MANAGER

  • Dec 2007 - May 2011

  Personally interviewed and staffed Ambulatory Surgical Center Developed a daily staffing schedule on an as needed basis depending on patient need Worked directly with all clinical staff on a daily basis r/t educational skills Performed a review of all surgical charts prior to patient's surgical date Directed performance improvement processes. Provided hands on assessment and care to patient Managed day-to-day clinical staff for ambulatory surgical center Inserted peripheral IVs and administered conscious sedation as ordered Ensured highest level of patient satisfaction. Stayed abreast of all clinical skills through continuing education Held a current ACLS certification. Triaged patients via phone as needed and reported pertinent information to physician Show less



Enhanced Care Initiatives

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HOME CARE NURSE CARE MANAGER

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  Provided homecare for a caseload of over 90 elderly patients. Conducted a comprehensive health status evaluations Developed and maintained a care plan by gap-filling education for the patient, family and caregiver Directly communicated with MD to initiate pain control for patient Educated patients and families on proper use of medications Prescribed a disease-specific exercise program. Performed a home safety improvement review. Reviewed/upgraded patient's nutritional status. Show less



Critical Care Systems

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY IV NURSE

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2007

  Provided post-acute care in the community/home Calculated BSA for administration of chemotherapy agents in the outpatient setting i.e. hospital clinic or home Managed central lines for administration of antibiotics, tpn, chemotherapy, hydration and blood products Managed peripheral IV sites in the community/home setting Accessed VAD ports for administration of chemotherapy agents Educated patient on the administration of chemotherapy Educated/established a specific pain regime for patients in their homes Educated patient on various portable IV pumps for home infusion Administered Immunoglobulin therapy in the patient home Taught patient and family administration of antibiotics, hydration and enteral feeds in patient's home Show less



VNA CARE NETWORK

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HOME CARE NURSE CLINICIAN

  • May 2002 - Aug 2003

  Administered medication while out in the community/home. Admitted and discharged agency patients utilizing Oasis in patient home Performed complete physical assessment and reassessment of patients in their homes. Performed dressing changes while utilizing clean technique Performed Catheter insertion, enteral feedings, IV starts. Obtained lab results from patients and reported results to physician Administered medication while out in the community/home. Admitted and discharged agency patients utilizing Oasis in patient home Performed complete physical assessment and reassessment of patients in their homes. Performed dressing changes while utilizing clean technique Performed Catheter insertion, enteral feedings, IV starts. Obtained lab results from patients and reported results to physician



MILFORD WHITINSVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

• INPATIENT FACILITY MED SURGICAL & L&D NURSE

  • Jul 2000 - May 2002

  Medical/Surgical Nursing Completed physical assessment and reassessment of patient Administered medication, and IV therapy Cared for post op patients (status post TAH, Vaginal Hysterectomy, Breast Reduction, Gastrointestinal Bypass, Colostomy, etc. Prepared a sterile field and utilized clean technique while performing dressing changes and urinary catheter insertion. Performed EKGs, monitored neurological signs and administered blood products Assessed Lab results and reported information to MD Labor/Delivery, Ante partum Nurse Completed physical assessment and reassessment of patient and fetus Assessed vital signs, administered pain relief to laboring patient Taught relaxation, anxiety relief and interruption of labor when applicable Performed vaginal exams to determine progression of labor, Performed fetal monitoring Assisted physician with placement of IUPCs, fetal scalp electrodes, vaginal deliveries, Pitocin administration, Forcep and vacuum extraction deliveries Assisted post-partum patient, newborn, and family Taught newborn care to the entire family Taught breastfeeding Assessed and continually reassessed postpartum patient and newborn until discharge Show less