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Skills

  • Advanced symptom management for complex conditions
  • Emotional support in terminal care
  • Laparasopic procedures familiarity
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Advanced clinical decision-making
  • Ventilator care
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Counseling patients and families on grief and loss
  • Case management and coordination for palliative patients
  • Acute symptom relief techniques

Work Experiences

  • Oversaw and led staff in providing direct and indirect patient care, as well as telemetry monitoring.
  • Achieved 66% faster referrals.
  • Provided patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms, and end-stage renal disease with high-quality care and comfort.
  • Monitored patient reactions while administering oral, IV, and intramuscular medications.
  • Achieved optimal symptom relief in 55% of cases.
  • Kept track of post-op vitals, set up PCA and fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and helped patients adjust to their new surroundings.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Stocked the necessary supplies in clinical workstations and procedure rooms.
  • Followed strict safety procedures, such as double-checking medication dosages before giving them to patients.
  • Kept track of the patient's condition, vital signs, progress toward recovery, and medication side effects.

Summaries

  • Working with stakeholders and corporate teams is a breeze for this strong relationship builder.
  • Cross-functional collaboration in initiative settings and risk assessment in performance reporting settings.
  • Detail-oriented, quick to respond, and skilled in both routine and emergency care.
  • CPA certified
  • With diverse experience in budget management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement, I am well-rounded.
  • Nursing professional with 9 years of experience caring for patients and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
  • Strategic thinker with expertise in process improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals in order to improve patient care.
  • Active leader with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Results-oriented Miscellaneous professional with team leadership, vendor management, and risk assessment strengths.

Accomplishments

  • Instituted care pathways that optimized end-of-life symptom management in 2 patients per week, yielding 47% improvements in pain and nausea management.
  • Collaborated with chaplains, ensuring spiritual care was included in patient treatment plans for holistic support for 8 patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to balance quality of life and symptom control in 7 palliative care patients, leading to improved patient comfort scores.
  • Successfully advocated for the inclusion of palliative care in hospice protocols at Ironclad Systems, resulting in an enhanced service delivery model.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with patients' families, fostering trust and transparent communication, improving patient satisfaction by 40%.
  • Led family support meetings, enabling better communication and care planning for 17 palliative patients, evidenced by a 36% increase in family satisfaction feedback.
  • Educated patients and families about advanced care planning options, resulting in 84% disposal of unneeded medications as per safety guidelines.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates for palliative patients by 36% by implementing patient-centric discharge planning and follow-up care protocols.
  • Served as a key contact point for interdisciplinary communication, reducing care discrepancies in 18-patient caseloads by 36%.
  • Reduced patient wait times for palliative care consultations by 31% through process optimization and improved multi-disciplinary coordination.

Affiliations

  • Facilitator, Palliative Care Family Support Groups, 2018-Present
  • Member, Society for Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists (SPPCP), contributing to pain management care protocols
  • Contributor, Nursing Professional Development Accredited Workshops, focusing on bereavement counseling strategies
  • Volunteer, Bereavement Counseling Services, offering emotional support to families in hospice programs
  • Board Member, Hospital Palliative Care Team, addressing policy changes and patient care protocols
  • Active participant in the American Academy of Pain Management, with specific emphasis on non-pharmacological interventions
  • Organizer, Peer-Led Hospice Nurse Support Network, facilitating ongoing education and stress-relief activities
  • Preceptor for Palliative Care Nursing Students in collaboration with procedure, providing real-world training
  • Affiliated with National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) since 2022
  • Active participant in HPNA annual workshops on Advanced Palliative Care Techniques, 2016

Certifications

  • Certification in Advanced Hospice and Palliative Care Planning
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Association for Project Management (APM)
  • Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • Grief Counseling Certification Program
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Holistic Nursing Board Certification
  • SAP Certified Application Associate

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