Terry Hosie, RN

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Aliquippa,Pa.*****

646-***-**** (c)

Objective

To enhance, coordinate & facilitate optimal care for my clients throughout all stages of

life, health & well-being.

Education

1/2012 Cooperative Nursing Program

Trinitas School of Nursing, Elizabeth, New Jersey-Registered Nurse Diploma

NLN Designated Center of Excellence for Nursing Education 2008-2011 Union

County College, Cranford, New Jersey. Associates degree in Science/Nursing.

1988 Curtis High School – Practical nursing program.

Experience

12/2011-07/08/2014 Extended Care Home care Staten Island, NY

Outreach Liasion

Assessment of patients prior to discharge from hospital and rehabilitation centers.

Evaluation for needs for patients and coordination of home care services that are necessary

for continuity of care upon discharge home.

Patient and family education for specific needs including; diabetes management, heart failure

early warning signs, wound care, etc.

(1999-present @ New Vanderbilt Rehab & Care Center)

2007-12/2011 New Vanderbilt Rehab & Care Center Staten Island, NY

Wound Care Coordinator/Case Manager

Assessment of wounds – Including accurate assessment, measurement, documentation & treatment

recommendations.

Weekly wound rounds, weekly wound care report & Quality Assurance reports.

Staff education on wound care policies, procedures & applications- including aseptic technique &

documentation.

HMO Case management – management & coordination of HMO residents care.

Strong communication skills relaying pertinent information to HMO insurance companies – therapy

needs, nursing needs & Discharge planning.

Successful in appeals process with HMO Medicare/Medicaid denials.

Comprehensive assessments for new admissions & ongoing nursing management of residents.

Accurate reporting of nursing assessment findings to medical staff.

Experience (continued)

2004-2007 New Vanderbilt Rehab & Care Center Staten Island, NY

Accident/Incident Coordinator/ 7-3 Staffing Scheduler

Accident/ Incident follow- up investigation. Member of Falls safety committee

Gathering of employee accounts of incidents and accidents.

Monthly reports & Quality Assurance reports.

Participate in fall prevention program – assessment of appropriate interventions & effectiveness of

same.

Staff scheduling for 7-3 for 75 staff members and preparation of daily breakdown to ensure adequate

staffing

1999-2004 New Vanderbilt Rehab & Care Center Staten Island, NY

Ventilator Unit Charge Nurse

Management of 40 residents with Tracheostomies /Ventilator dependent.

Trach care/ Ventilator Care.

Initiation & updating of Care plans

Participated in conjunction with Respiratory Therapist in weaning modalities.

Ongoing Nursing assessments with attention to respiratory status/changes.

IV Management fluids/Antibiotic therapy.

Medication administration – PO/GT/Injections – including vaccinations.

Direction & supervision of junior staff including 3 nurses & 7 CNA's

Communication with Medical Staff & Interdisciplinary team of changes in condition concerns & needs.

St. Elizabeth Ann’s Staten Island, NY

1997-1999

Charge Nurse/ Medication Nurse

EKG’s

Peritoneal Dialysis

Charge Nurse of unit, supervising all aspects of care,

Carrying out assigned care plans

MD orders, wound care

Medication pass IV antibiotics, IV fluids, IM, SQ & PO

Short term Rehab

1994-1997 Holy Family Home Brooklyn, NY

Charge Nurse / Medication Nurse

Medication administration – IV, PO, enteral, SQ, IM, SQ.

Wound care, documentation, accurate assessment, monitoring and reporting of residents’ condition.

Supervised CNA's for all care.

1993-1994 Unicare Home Care Agency Staten Island, NY

Home Care LPN

Home care visits

Medication administration/wound care.

Assisting in care planning

Consisting mostly of pediatric patients.

1989-1993 New Brighton Manor Staten Island, NY

LPN Medication

Medication administration – IV, PO, enteral, SQ, IM, SQ.

Wound care, documentation, accurate assessment, monitoring and reporting of residents’ condition.

Supervised CNA's for all care.

Experience (continued)

1987-1989 New Brighton Manor Staten Island, NY

CNA

Resident care – all aspects

Reporting of changes in residents’ condition to nurses.

Vital signs

Certifications

American Heart Association CPR – BLS

RN NYS

References

Available upon request

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