Registered Nurse Supervisor, Home IV Infusion/Injections/ Teach & Train

• May 2019 - Present

Delivered all aspects of nursing and patient care regarding home intravenous (IV) infusions, injections, and education, while supervising the activities of nursing staff, assigning referrals, and communicating with vendors, and performing home-based infusions to both adults and patients including IVIG, antibiotics, chemotherapy, etc.• Led areas that included patient assessments, patient monitoring, blood product transfusions, central line care, medication administration, lab draws on patients with central line access.• Performed in-home Ilaris and Sandostatin injections and provided education/training to patients on how to draw up and inject various medications including Humira, Skyrizi, Mylan, and Acthar.• Managed incoming/existing referrals; reviewed, assigned and accepted referrals, managed reassignments, and conducted/reported on weekly and daily audits via Freshdesk.• Conducted the review/interviewing of applicants for a variety of nursing roles, while engaging with RNs regarding changes in policies/procedures, case management, document escalations, and complaints.• Handled care coordination, medication administration, communication with primary physician, comprehensive nursing assessments, and the management of patient’s pain, comfort and safety.• Prioritized care based on patient's acuities; documented care, treatments, and medications administered.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Thoracic B6W

• Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

Led the daily delivery of total nursing care via the assessment, planning, implementation and continuous evaluation of care for patients with congestive heart failure, pre and post thoracic surgery, arrhythmias, and ICD/ pacemaker implantation. Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships throughout the healthcare continuum, while planning and set goals in accordance to the needs of patients and families.• Established and implemented nursing care plans, evaluated outcomes, and assessed patient status via conversation, observation, vital signs and physical assessment.• Observed patients on high alert cardiac drips and continually assessed the cardiac and physical status of assigned patients; monitored chest tubes and Jackson-Pratt drains, assessed site. and documented output.• Developed plans of care including educational and discharge planning interventions; maintained/updated patient records and served as a member if an interdisciplinary team in the execution of physician orders.• Assessed patient pain levels care plan requirements in order to provide comfort to patients, while establishing trust and rapport with patients and family members.• Ensured patients, families and significant others received individualized high-quality and safe patient care.

Nurse Intern

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2018