Home Health Registered Nurse

Location:

Dallas, TX

Posted:

May 21, 2015

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Portland M. Pleasant, RN

**** *. ****** **., ***. #1933

Garland, TX 75044

***********@*****.***

314-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Research Nurse

Baylor Research Institute, Dallas, TX January 2014 – Present

• Reviews new protocols and other materials provided by study sponsors and gives input to Principal

Investigator and Manager, as applicable, regarding Nursing and Research issues in order to determine

Financial and clinical feasibility

Coordinates implementation of various protocols for assigned Research projects with appropriate departments

throughout Baylor Health Care System (BHCS) by interacting with Principal Investigators and Clinical

Managers/Supervisors, providing in-service education for healthcare professionals and working with Pharmacy to

ensure a smooth project flow

Maintains communication with study sponsor and/or designee throughout study.

Screens patients for eligibility on assigned clinical trials in accordance with HIPAA standards.

Coordinates Research subject consent and entry into appropriate Research studies ensuring that all inclusion and

exclusion criteria are met.

Reports serious adverse events (SAEs) in a timely manner per study sponsor (or designee) and IRB

requirements.

Accurately completes case report forms in a timely manner.

Engages in positive working relationship with members of Clinical Trial Research Teams

Maintains current knowledge of departmental functions through reading literature, attending workshops, seminars

and conferences, and by participating in professional organizations

Regional Clinical Research Associate II

PAREXEL International, Waltham, MA January 2013 – November 2013

• Responsible for monitoring the conduct of clinical research studies

• Visits sites to assess the qualification of potential investigative sites, initiate studies, instruct site personnel on the

proper conduct of studies, to review data and ensure data collected from start up to termination of studies and to

terminate studies.

• Implements and monitors clinical trials to ensure sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and

compliant with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines.

• Performs investigative site file reconciliation, requests any new or updated si te-related essential and non-

essential documents and reviews them for content, consistency with other documents and compliance with

appropriate local regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, project SOPs and sponsor requirements.

• Performs source document verification, retrieves case report forms (CRFs) and performs query resolution in a

timely manner and oversees drug accountability and safety at investigative sites.

• Ensures Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting according to project specifications, reviews SAE information,

resolves queries and assists sites in completion of SAE reports.

• Generates visit reports and letters for site and project management using study specific software

Home Health Care Staff, PRN/RN

Mederi Caretenders Home Care Services, St. Louis, MO August 2012 – November 2012

• Perform health assessments in the homes of individuals and families by evaluating their physical, mental and

social and environmental health status; and provide nursing intervention based on assessment of need.

• Make skilled nursing observations and assessments of client health care status by monitoring and documenting

such things as vital signs, pulse, presence of edema, heart and lung auscultation, blood and urine laboratory

values, intake and output, consciousness and orientation levels; by completing a health history and evaluation,

and evaluating living arrangements.

• Provide case management for clients by developing care plans, consulting with other health care providers such

as physicians and social workers, referring clients to other disciplines.

• Participating in team meetings, coordinating health care services provided by ancillary personnel such as home

health aides, and instructing clients and families on methods of positive health maintenance; initiate and conduct

interdisciplinary conferences.

• Develop and provide health education and consultation services to community members, clients and family

members on a one-to-one and group basis through home visits, responding to requests for information by phone

or in person.

Director of Nursing

Family Home Health Services, St. Louis, MO July 2011-July 2012

• Recruits, hire and train staff in all aspects of home health including, Confidentiality/HIPAA, cultural sensitivity,

growth and development, corporate compliance, infection control, OASIS and chart documentation, and company

policies and procedures.

• Oversight of nurses, home health aides, and other supportive staff to implement and direct patient plan of care.

Performing supervisory visits for disciplines, conducting skills checklists of new hires and review of performance

review of skills.

• Ensuring that staff employed with the organization follows appropriate guidelines for homecare; providing patients

with the most complete coverage of care in scheduling; assigning discipline-specific team members to patients

based on acuity level.

• Conducts mandatory staff meetings and case conference to discuss patient status information and plan of care.

• Meets with the CEO to discuss company progress and to ensure that all office goals are being met.

• Develops and implements new policies and procedures as required.

• Ensures the safety of patients and staff.

Home Health Care Staff, RN

Pyramid Home Health Services, St. Charles, MO August 2010-December 2010

• Assessed and evaluated health status of home bound and evaluated the health status of home bound patients

• Educated and instructed patients and caregivers on home health care plans

• Coordinated home care with the interdisciplinary team, such as Physical and Occupational Therapy

• Performed venipuncture, IV therapies and wound care

• Ensured timely and appropriate documentation on patient records

• Maintained confidentiality of patient records, following the HIPAA rules

Home Health Care Staff, PRN/RN

Helping Hands Home Care Services, St. Louis, MO May 2010 – December 2010

• Assessed and evaluated health status of home bound and evaluated the health status of home bound patients

• Educated and instructed patients and caregivers on home health care plans

• Coordinated home care with the interdisciplinary team, such as Physical and Occupational Therapy

• Performed venipuncture, IV therapies and wound care

• Ensured timely and appropriate documentation on patient records

• Maintained confidentiality of patient records, following the HIPAA rules

Agency Staff Nurse/RN

Temps Incorporated, St. Louis, MO January 2008 – November 2009

• Performed all duties as a Registered Nurse in various medical surgical settings

• Planned and implemented patient care for up to 8 seriously ill patients per shift in the hospital setting

• Responsible for the care and management of patients experiencing many different medical diagnoses including,

but not limited to the following: Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation,

End Stage Renal Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Gastrointestinal Diagnoses and HIV/AIDS

• Assess patient status and notified physician of any clinical changes

• Provided education and instruction to patients and their families on healthcare needs, medical diagnoses and

healthcare options

• Maintained confidentiality of patient records, following the HIPAA rules

Regional Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Quintiles Transitional, Overland, KS August 2008 – September 2010

Provided monitoring and site management for a variety of complex protocols that require knowledge in advanced

therapeutic areas of pain management.

Administered protocol and related study training to assigned site personnel and established regular lines of

communication with site staff to manage ongoing project expectations and issues

Visits sites to assess the qualification of potential investigative sites, initiate studies, instruct site personnel on the

proper conduct of studies, to review data and ensure data collected from start up to termination of studies and to

terminate studies.

Implements and monitors clinical trials to ensure sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and

compliant with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines.

Performs investigative site file reconciliation, requests any new or updated site -related essential and non-

essential documents and reviews them for content, consistency with other documents and compliance with

appropriate local regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, project SOPs and sponsor requirements.

Performs source document verification, retrieves case report forms (CRFs) and performs query resolution in a

timely manner and oversees drug accountability and safety at investigative sites.

Ensures Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting according to project specifications, reviews SAE information,

resolves queries and assists sites in completion of SAE reports.

Generates visit reports and letters for site and project management using study specific software

Maintained confidentiality of subject documents and records, following the HIPAA rules

Clinical Staff Nurse/RN (Weekend Option)

St. Anthony’s Medical Center, St. Louis, MO March 2008 – August 2009

• Performed all duties as a Registered Nurse on a 32-bed Cardiac Telemetry Unit

• Planned and implemented patient care for up to 8 seriously ill patients per shift in the hospital setting

• Responsible for the care and management of patients experiencing various cardiac Assess patient status and

notified physician of any clinical changes

• Provided education and instruction to patients and their families on healthcare needs, medical diagnoses and

healthcare options

• Maintained confidentiality of patient records, following the HIPAA rules

Regional Clinical Research Associate II

Kendle International, Cincinnati, OH February 2007 – August 2008

Monitored a Phase III double blind stud y in the therapeutic area of Pediatric Hepatitis B, managing 8 sites, and a

Phase IV study in the therapeutic are of Burns, managing 10 sites

Administered protocol and related study training to assigned site personnel and established regular lines of

communication with site staff to manage ongoing project expectations and issues

Visits sites to assess the qualification of potential investigative sites, initiate studies, instruct site personnel on the

proper conduct of studies, to review data and ensure data collected from start up to termination of studies and to

terminate studies.

Implements and monitors clinical trials to ensure sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and

compliant with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines.

Performs investigative site file reconciliation, requests any new or updated site -related essential and non-

essential documents and reviews them for content, consistency with other documents and compliance with

appropriate local regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, project SOPs and sponsor requirements.

Performs source document verification, retrieves case report forms (CRFs) and performs query resolution in a

timely manner and oversees drug accountability and safety at investigative sites.

Ensures Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting according to project specifications, reviews SAE informat ion,

resolves queries and assists sites in completion of SAE reports.

Generates visit reports and letters for site and project management using study specific software

Maintained confidentiality of subject documents and records, following the HIPAA rules

Clinical Staff Nurse/RN

Barnes Jewish Medical Center, St. Louis, MO June 2006 – June 2007

• Performed all duties as a Registered Nurse on a 24-bed medicine unit.

• Planned and implemented patient care for up to 9-10 seriously ill patients per shift in the hospital setting

• Responsible for the care and management of patients experiencing many different medical diagnoses including,

but not limited to the following: Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation,

End Stage Renal Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Gastrointestinal Diagnoses and HIV/AIDS

• Assess patient status and notified physician of any clinical changes

• Provided education and instruction to patients and their families on healthcare needs, medical diagnoses and

healthcare options

• Maintained confidentiality of patient records, following the HIPAA rules

Regional Clinical Research Associate II

Health Decisions, Chapel Hill, NC December 2005 – February 2007

Monitored a Phase III clinical trial in the therapeutic area of Alzheimer’s Disease

Administered protocol and related study training to assigned site personnel and established regular lines of

communication with site staff to manage ongoing project expect ations and issues

Visits sites to assess the qualification of potential investigative sites, initiate studies, instruct site personnel on the

proper conduct of studies, to review data and ensure data collected from start up to termination of studies and t o

terminate studies.

Implements and monitors clinical trials to ensure sponsor and investigator obligations are being met and

compliant with applicable local regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines.

Performs investigative site file reconciliation, requests any new or updated site-related essential and non-