Qualified Registered Nurse with strong background in nursing leadership. Effectively managed patient care teams and implemented patient-centered care plans. Demonstrated excellence in critical thinking and patient advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse
Stairways Behavioral Health
07.2024 - Current
Assessing physical and mental health needs of 15 bed unit in conjunction with the psychiatrist
Medication administration and monitoring to ensure the MAR is accurate and up to date
Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems while safeguarding sensitive patient information including assessments, group notes, and treatment plans.
Coordinated discharge planning with case management teams to ensure timely transitions from residential treatment to home.
Served as a liaison between physicians and patients, ensuring clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Educated patients on disease management strategies, empowering them to take an active role in their own mental health journey.
Per Diem Nurse Case Manager
Interium Hospice
03.2024 - 07.2024
Provided hospice care at home or skilled nursing facility including symptom management, problem solving, and education regarding end of life and disease progression
Served as a liaison between patients, interdisciplinary treatment team, and community Services
Supervised home health aides and LPN's
Triage on call on nights and weekends
Registered Nurse
AHN Saint Vincent Consultants in Cardiology
10.2023 - 03.2024
RN in large cardiology office in Erie, PA
Triage incoming calls to the cardiology office / cardiologists
Completed After care Office Visit Summaries- including sending in new medication prescriptions to pharmacy, medication education, scheduled follow up lab work, holter monitors, order entry of procedures for cath lab, venous ablations, echo, stress tests, cardiac CT or MRI, ankle -brachial Index (ABI)
Made referrals for other Advanced care
Hospice Work From Home Clinical Resource Manager
Aseracare Hospice, an Amedisys Company
08.2023 - 09.2023
Work from home position to process admission and recertification work flow for multiple hospice offices - approximately 300 patients in Pennsylvania
Hospice Clinical Manager
Aseracare Hospice, an Amedisys Compant
07.2021 - 08.2023
Review hospice referrals along with provider to determine hospice eligibility and communicate with referral source and staff in coordinating hospice services
Audit documentation including nursing assessments, narrative notes, starts of care, certificates of terminal illness, re- certification, orders, election of benefits for accuracy and completeness
Oversee development of clinical pathways and plans of care to assist clinical staff in providing quality patient care
Lead IDG meetings and daily stand up / stand down meetings to promote communication and information to ensure quality of care
rotates as Administrator on call and assist with on call scheduling to ensure care center and patient needs are met
Worked with Director of Operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, Medicare guidelines and company policies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
Erie, PA
05-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
Erie, PA
05-2016
Master of Science - Health Services Administation
Gannon University
Erie, PA
05-1991
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services Education
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01-1995
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse
Stairways Behavioral Health
07.2024 - Current
Per Diem Nurse Case Manager
Interium Hospice
03.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
AHN Saint Vincent Consultants in Cardiology
10.2023 - 03.2024
Hospice Work From Home Clinical Resource Manager
Aseracare Hospice, an Amedisys Company
08.2023 - 09.2023
Hospice Clinical Manager
Aseracare Hospice, an Amedisys Compant
07.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
Master of Science - Health Services Administation
Gannon University
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services Education
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