Nursing Supervisor

• May 2023 - Present

High Risk Care Manager

• May 2022 - Present

Nursing Supervisor

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

Staff Registered Nurse

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

Nurse Care Manager

• Nov 2018 - Apr 2022

Completed an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provided a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness. Used health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Developed care plans based on diagnosis and incorporated palliative nursing actions. Worked in cooperation with the primary physician and other team members to promote comfort and relieve distressing symptoms. Assisted patients with the activities of daily living and facilitate the patients’ efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. Identified discharge-planning needs as part of the care plan development. Completed, maintained, and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Recorded symptoms management and outcomes. Ensured that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Supervised ancillary personnel and delegated responsibilities when required. Actively participated in quality assessment/performance improvement programs. Supervised home health aides. Show less

Transplant/Telemetry/Med. Surg. Nurse

• Nov 2019 - May 2021

Provide direct patient care to COVID-19 patients, including monitoring of oxygen saturation levels, administering antiviral IV medications, and drawing labs for bloodwork. Maintain adequate communication with patient and patient’s family members. Ensure to follow all COVID-19 precautions, guidelines, and regulations. Read, interpret, and analyze EKGs. As part of the interdisciplinary Kidney and Liver Transplant Unit, ensure initial assessment of patients’ biophysical and psychosocial status. Monitor patients for acute changes in health status. Perform appropriate pre/post-transplant interventions including the administration of blood products, IV medications and antibiotics, and anti-rejection medications. Plan, coordinate and organize discharge planning. Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors adhering to company policies, procedures, and standards. Monitor and remove Foley catheter, change dressing on incisions after the kidney or liver transplant. Assess wounds, ambulate patient call fast recovery, monitor blood sugars, and administer insulin before meals. Change the dressing on central line monitoring the symptoms of infections, work with the family to achieve goals, and discharge patient. Show less

Telemetry/Med. Surg./Oncology Nurse

• Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

Provide acute care at a 5-star facility for up to 9 patients in a 26-Bed Telemetry Unit. Daily duties include assessment, care, and treatment of a diverse patient group. Provide care to orthopedic patients after surgery, such as total knee and hip replacement, broken hand or shoulder due to fall in geriatric population. Perform daily assessment of patients with cast, blood circulation, neural assessment, and patients with stables for surgical site of any sign or symptoms of infection. Monitor and maintain contact precautions of immunosuppressed patients. Administer oral and intravenous medication administration while monitoring side effects. Monitor Cardiac rhythm, EKG, and PICC line along with PICC line dressing and flushing. Strict compliance with all hospital and nursing policies and procedures. Maintain adequate communication with multidisciplinary team, physicians, and patients’ families through daily notes, report writing, face-to-face meetings. Show less