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Starr Nimeth

CARDIFF

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN Instructor

Northwest Collage
05.2024 - Current
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement through regular assessments of course materials and instructional methods.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge in nursing practices by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Evaluated student progress, providing constructive feedback and personalized support to foster growth in clinical skills.
  • Cultivated an inclusive educational environment by addressing cultural competency and diversity issues within the nursing profession.
  • Developed innovative teaching strategies that catered to diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and satisfaction.

Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice

Advantage Health Systems
10.2021 - Current
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
  • Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding treatment options, preserving dignity in their final days.
  • Participated in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in hospice case management and end-of-life care.
  • Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for optimal end-of-life care.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care through thorough planning and coordination.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive pain management strategies for patients in their final days.
  • Collaborated with physicians for face to face visits, admissions and recertification.

Pre-Op Nurse, OR Nurse, PACU Nurse

Oasis Surgery Center
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize patient needs and provide individualized care plans tailored to each person''s unique situation.
  • Optimized resource utilization by efficiently coordinating schedules with other healthcare professionals involved in the perioperative process.
  • Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
  • Initiated prompt interventions for any identified complications or concerns during the pre-op period, effectively preventing delays in surgical procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when managing varying caseloads, ensuring timely completion of all required pre-op tasks.

LPN Wound Care Nurse

UCSD Medical Center
11.2016 - 11.2020
  • Adhered to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for both patients and staff during wound care procedures.
  • Enhanced patient comfort with personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided support throughout the healing process by regularly reassessing wounds, adjusting treatment plans as needed, and addressing concerns from patients or their families.
  • Reduced infection rates by following proper procedures for cleaning and dressing wounds.
  • Assisted in hyperbaric treatments

Education

Master of Science - FNP

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02-2025

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

National University
La Jolla, CA
03-2021

Skills

  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Wound Care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient education and counseling

Timeline

LVN Instructor

Northwest Collage
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice

Advantage Health Systems
10.2021 - Current

Pre-Op Nurse, OR Nurse, PACU Nurse

Oasis Surgery Center
11.2020 - 10.2021

LPN Wound Care Nurse

UCSD Medical Center
11.2016 - 11.2020

Master of Science - FNP

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

National University
Starr Nimeth