Rosalynn Walsh
London,ON
Summary
Dedicated Visiting Nurse RPN from ParaMed Home Health Care, adept in wound care and demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills. Streamlined referral processes, significantly enhancing patient access to care. Reduced hospital readmissions, mentored new nurses, and achieved high patient satisfaction through compassionate, tailored nursing.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Nurse RPN
ParaMed Home Health Care
London, ON
05.1998 - Current
- Coordinated and consulted with Number-member healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing by attending professional development workshops and conferences.
- Streamlined the referral process for home health services, expediting access to necessary resources for patients in need.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize treatment plans and ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families by offering emotional support during difficult times.
- Assessed home situations of patients to recommend parameters to best meet identified needs.
- Managed time efficiently while visiting multiple patients daily, ensuring timely administration of medications and treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify health issues, implement interventions, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and promptly addressing any health concerns or complications.
- Mentored new visiting nurses through training sessions and shadowing experiences, positively impacting team performance levels.
- Educated patients and families on medication management, wound care, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote better outcomes.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Documented detailed patient records accurately and confidentially to maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated with physicians regularly regarding updates on patient conditions and recommended adjustments in treatment protocols when necessary.
- Provided skilled nursing care for a diverse range of medical conditions including post-surgical recovery, chronic illness management, and end-of-life palliative care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care in their homes.
- Advocated for adequate home-based support systems for patients, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment conducive to healing.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patients'' vital signs and recognizing early warning signs of potential complications.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized care plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure all parties were informed about ongoing treatment plans.
- Implemented patient-specific interventions to decrease risk of disease exacerbation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
RPN Certificate - Nursing
Sir George Ross Secondary School- Adult Education
London, ON12.1996
Skills
- Catheter care
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Palliative care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Vitals
- Pain management
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient advocacy
- Intake and discharge
- Multitasking Abilities
- Client relationship management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
Member of 2 Optimist Clubs
Current Secretary of Fanshawe Optimist Club
Current Bingo Chair and Breakfast with Santa co chair for North London Optimist Club
Timeline
Visiting Nurse RPN
ParaMed Home Health Care
05.1998 - Current
RPN Certificate - Nursing
Sir George Ross Secondary School- Adult Education