Tammy Crews
Homeland
Summary
Dedicated LPN Field Nurse with a proven track record at Nightingale's Hospice, excelling in providing compassion and great nursing care. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient safety and support through ethical practice and clinical judgment. Achieved significant improvements in patient care coordination and health outcomes, fostering trust and independence in a compassionate setting.
Experienced with administering patient care in diverse settings, focusing on delivering personalized health services. Utilizes clinical skills to monitor patient conditions and implement effective care plans. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient communication to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Nightingale's Hospice
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decision making.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
Facility Manager
Integrated Care Communities
04.2003 - 09.2019
- Supervised staff of 6-12 in day-to-day activities.
- Enhanced safety standards for 24 residents and staff by conducting regular facility inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Maintaining all documents including care plans, body checks, Dr orders and referrals in an organized manner
- Scheduled all Dr visits, PT/OT, home health and or hospice visits
- Conducted regular audits to maintain Title 22 compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
- Implemented medication and inventory control systems to track medications effectively, reducing error while maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during crises, effectively mitigating damage and prioritizing safety for all occupants.
- Developed strategic plans for facility improvements, considering both short-term needs and long-term objectives.
- Strengthened relationships with resident's families/POA, doctor offices, Home Health and or Hospice agencies, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering positive community relations.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Northwest College
Riverside, CA10-2019
Healthcare Administration -
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05-2008
High School Diploma -
Hesperia High School
Hesperia, CA06-1994
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Medical equipment operation
- HIPAA compliance
- Ethical practice
- Patient support
- Care plan management
- Behavioral health
- Nursing documentation
- Patient education
- Geriatric nursing
- Health education
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Nightingale's Hospice
03.2020 - Current
Facility Manager
Integrated Care Communities
04.2003 - 09.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Northwest College
Healthcare Administration -
University Of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Hesperia High School
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