Nancy Boone
Holland,PA
Summary
Adept at prioritizing patient care and assessments, my tenure at Penn Medicine and St. Mary Medical Center honed my skills in patient education and critical care interventions. Leveraging expertise in documentation and rapid response implementation, I excel in delivering compassionate, holistic care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine
08.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Proficient in port and central line accessing and care.
Registered Nurse Utilization Management Nurse
Aetna Insurance Company
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Responsible for timely and efficient clinical review received from participating hospitals regarding member's care for discharge planning. Adhering to strict turnaround times as dictated by both Medicare and Commercial Insurances. Working directly with Medical Directors to achieve continum of care and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
05.1999 - 10.2018
- Staff Nurse, Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit and Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
- Provide nursing care for critically ill surgical, neurosurgical, neuro-trauma, neurologically impaired, and acutely unstable patients suffering from life threatening illnesses such as anoxic brain injury, stroke, sepsis, DKA, bleeds, gastrointestinal bleeds, hepatorenal failure, drug overdose, drug detoxification, ARDS, and multi-organ system failure, organ donation as well as neurosurgical patients who have received radiographic interventions.
- Assist in bedside procedures such as insertion of central lines, PA catheters, ventriculostomies, and emergent intubations.
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients in collaboration with other care professionals and in accordance with licensure standards, and developing a plan of care unique to each individual patient.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary Medical Center
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Abington, Pa12.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA05.2000
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Involved in the construction and implementation of the Rapid Response Team
- Working with the Education Department with the implementation of policy and procedures for volume feeding in patients that cannot tolerate enteral nutrition
- Working with the Education Department with the implementation of policy and procedure for proper technique for central line dressing changes
- Involved in daily multidisciplinary rounds with critical care team, acting as a patient advocate and managing patient plan of care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Utilization Management Nurse
Aetna Insurance Company
10.2018 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
05.1999 - 10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary Medical Center
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Bucks County Community College
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