Jamie Banks-Negrete

Licensed Vocational Nurse Hospice

Rose Room Hospice

10.2011 - 01.2025

Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting significant findings to healthcare team.
Assisted in developing individualized care plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding hospice services.
Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices in patient care within hospice environment.
Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.