Tess Harvey
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
California Board-Certified Registered Nurse with a BSN. Nursing Professional with over 3 years of acute care experience and over 2 years of providing care for patients enrolled under Hospice care in both home and facility settings. Devoted to delivering empathetic end-of-life care and support to patients and their families. Well-organized and able to coordinate appropriately with a diverse healthcare team in managing and advocating for patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Beta Hospice Care, Inc
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments and developed patient-centered care plans based on individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms to identify changes in patient condition promptly.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize pain management and comfort measures.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records daily.
TRICARE Beneficiary Service Representative
Leidos
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service by creating a welcoming environment and providing positive experiences through knowledge regarding insurance plans including policies and procedures for enrollment.
- Provided beneficiary education through scheduled briefs on the enrollment process, benefits, and what to do when relocating on active-duty military orders.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to ensure proper patient care was able to be streamlined when utilizing local national facilities by working with beneficiaries and verifying proper enrollment status.
- Initiated process improvement when enrolling new active-duty members and their families to the base through collaboration with peers and leadership to meet medical readiness goals for the naval hospital.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
LAC+USC Medical Center
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Provided primary care for up to 5 patients a day from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided patient education and advocated on behalf of patients and their families, in regard to diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process.
- Served as a Skin Care Resource Nurse (SCRN) on a Medical-surgical unit.
- Served in a Charge nurse role on a Medical-surgical unit and mentored new-hire nurses as a Preceptor.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University
Fullerton, CA05-2019
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
Los Angeles, CA12-2015
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Pain Assessment/Management
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Family support
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and HospiceMD
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California; Renewal 04/30/2027 License #95086542
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association; Expires 12/2027
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Beta Hospice Care, Inc
10.2023 - Current
TRICARE Beneficiary Service Representative
Leidos
08.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
LAC+USC Medical Center
08.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
California State University