Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in rehabilitation center and skilled nursing. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort,palliative care,treatment. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations, educate patient and families regarding effect and side effect of medications. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Amavi Home Health
07.2022 - Current
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Country Drive Care Center
05.2018 - 10.2022
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Cared for patients' wounds including wound vac and changed dressings.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.