Rachel Palmer
Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Registered Nurse at MaineGeneral Health- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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MaineGeneral Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
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Jul 2021 - Present
Augusta, Maine, United States • Deliver high quality, patient-centered care to patients with a variety of medical conditions and comorbidities including stroke, brain injury, motor vehicle injury, acute kidney injury and renal failure, heart failure, and diabetes • Provide full range of care from wound care to early stroke identification on a Stroke Certified Unit • Assist patients with impaired mobility in activities of daily living and develop plans of care to support patient goals • Collaborate closely with… Show more • Deliver high quality, patient-centered care to patients with a variety of medical conditions and comorbidities including stroke, brain injury, motor vehicle injury, acute kidney injury and renal failure, heart failure, and diabetes • Provide full range of care from wound care to early stroke identification on a Stroke Certified Unit • Assist patients with impaired mobility in activities of daily living and develop plans of care to support patient goals • Collaborate closely with healthcare providers to communicate patient needs and notify them of acute changes in patients’ health status that require immediate attention
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Primary Care Registered Nurse
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Jul 2022 - Oct 2023
Augusta, Maine, United States • Provided in-person and telephonic triage to assess patient conditions and facilitate appropriate plans of care • Assessed, educated, and supported patients with acute and chronic conditions to manage their conditions, improve quality of life, and decrease hospital admission rates • Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans that required frequent follow-up • Aided in the development of comprehensive plans of care between MaineGeneral and out-of-network healthcare… Show more • Provided in-person and telephonic triage to assess patient conditions and facilitate appropriate plans of care • Assessed, educated, and supported patients with acute and chronic conditions to manage their conditions, improve quality of life, and decrease hospital admission rates • Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans that required frequent follow-up • Aided in the development of comprehensive plans of care between MaineGeneral and out-of-network healthcare organizations to ensure the delivery of safe patient-centered care
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MaineGeneral Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Programs Coordinator
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Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
Augusta, Maine, United States • Coordinated community-based classes surrounding a variety of health-promotion topics based on community interests • Coordinated marketing efforts and promotion including managing the department’s Facebook Page, Constant Contact email software, Survey Monkey and MaineGeneral’s “The Resource” articles • Designed marketing material on a quarterly basis for the department and coordinated with MaineGeneral practices and outside partners to distribute materials and promote class… Show more • Coordinated community-based classes surrounding a variety of health-promotion topics based on community interests • Coordinated marketing efforts and promotion including managing the department’s Facebook Page, Constant Contact email software, Survey Monkey and MaineGeneral’s “The Resource” articles • Designed marketing material on a quarterly basis for the department and coordinated with MaineGeneral practices and outside partners to distribute materials and promote class offerings • Facilitated classes in meditation and stress reduction techniques • Redeployed to Medical-Surgical units during COVID-19 to assist in the donning and doffing process with PPEs and was trained as a patient safety observer
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Community Programs Assistant
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2020
Augusta, Maine, United States • Managed class registrations and payments • Complete administrative tasks related to class offerings, including email correspondences, room reservations and set-up, addressing participant questions and concerns, and implementing class cancellation processes when appropriate • Recorded meeting minutes, coordinated agendas, managed mailing and interoffice mailings • Coordinated biannual Workgroup Meetings and annual Advisory Board Meetings
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Administrator
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
Augusta, Maine Duties included payroll, accounts payable and receivable, assisting project managers on jobs and bidding processes, assisting financial manager with billing and account reconciliation, misc. clerical and office administration duties as needed.
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Religious Education Coordinator
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
RAF Lakenheath, England • Conferred with members of educational committees and advisory groups to obtain knowledge of subject areas and to relate curriculum materials to specific subjects, individual student needs, and occupational areas • Advised teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures • Facilitated weekly classes • Developed instructional materials to be used by educators and instructors and… Show more • Conferred with members of educational committees and advisory groups to obtain knowledge of subject areas and to relate curriculum materials to specific subjects, individual student needs, and occupational areas • Advised teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures • Facilitated weekly classes • Developed instructional materials to be used by educators and instructors and evaluated performances to determine compliance with standards and to recommend changes that could improve outcomes
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Protestant Parish Coordinator
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Oct 2014 - Oct 2016
RAF Lakenheath, England • Coordinated services for events, including accommodations and transportation for participants and community members, facility reservations, catering, signage and displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security • Planned and developed programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer needs • Conducted post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and supported staff during implication… Show more • Coordinated services for events, including accommodations and transportation for participants and community members, facility reservations, catering, signage and displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security • Planned and developed programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer needs • Conducted post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and supported staff during implication of events • Established and maintained interpersonal relationships • Coordinated the work and activities of volunteers and team members
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Education
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Herzing University
Master of Science - MS, Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Bachelor of Science - BS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse