Patient Care Registered Nurse

Location:

Brandon, MS, 39047

Posted:

May 18, 2024

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Cheryl Burk

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Registered Nurse

SUMMARY

Nursing professional with 14 years of nursing and supervisory experience. Comprehensive knowledge of direct patient care, nursing procedures, healthcare administration policies, and caseload management. Reputation as a self-directed professional with superior problem solving, communication, and management skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the Quality of Patient Care.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Direct Patient Care • Caseload Supervision

• Social Service Admissions Coordinator • Records Control/Progress Reports

• Patient and Family Communications • Employee and Physician Relations

• Supervision and Training • MDS 3.0

• Project Coordination/Management OASIS

G.V (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center-Full-time 5/2022 to Present

Clinical Call Center

Performs telephone triage to determine health care needs and make appropriate recommendations for intervention, dispenses health advice, provide patient education, and performs coordination of care between Veteran’s primary care provider, specialty services and/or other services provided at Jackson VAMC and the Veteran and/or Veteran’s family. Uses approved protocols and/or other assessment tools.

G.V (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center-Full-time 7/2021 to 5/2022

Charge Nurse-Jackson MS

Functions as a day-to-day clinical leader, directing and guiding the nursing staff to assure, safe high-quality care and rendered. Possess knowledge of the Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services Federal Regulations for Long-Term Care and the use of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Minimum Date Set (MDS). Responsible for ensuring consistent assignment, active participation in the Watch List Huddles, admissions, discharges, transfers, nursing procedures and medication administration as required. Directs and supervises the nursing staff to assure, safe high-quality care, monitoring during each shift including but not limited to:

Implementation of the care plan approaches, and modification as needed.

Performance of Activities of Daily Living based on resident's functional capabilities and preferences. Ensures respect for resident's sleeping and awake cycles.

Pressure injury prevention measurements are implemented including change of position at a minimum q2hrs. Treatment for wound/pressure ulcer and stoma is given as ordered.

Orthotic/prosthetic devices are used accordingly.

Implementation of CAUTI and CLABSI bundles.

Ensures/utilizes "Mouth Care Without a Battle" and "Bathing without a Battle" techniques to enhance the bathing experience for residents with dementia.

Fall prevention interventions. Ensures purposeful rounds are held using the 5 P's to assure that the resident is Present and to meet the resident individual Personal Needs, Pain, Position and Personal items.

Management of Behavior incidents. Ensures pharmacology and non-pharmacology interventions are carried out.

Ensures proper management of PEG tubes and venous lines.

Assures proper functioning/inspection of medical equipment.

Ensures infection control signages and compliance with infection control measures.

Accurate and timely documentation.

G.V (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center-Full-time 9/2020 to 7/2021

Nurse Coordinator-Jackson MS

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of holistic care across the facility. Functions as the clinical coordinator during non-administrative hours in the facility. Duties include but not limited to:

Serves as Point of Contact (POC) and Coordinator for nursing staff in all areas of Patient Care Services during off tours and holidays. Assumes all technical and administrative responsibilities for the management of all areas of Patient care Services during off tours and holidays. Serves in a supervisory/administrative capacity for staff in all Areas of Patient Care Services during off tours and holidays. Assumes primary responsibility for the management of the staff in all areas of Patient Care Services during off tours and holidays. Directs the establishment, implementation, and coordination of Patient Care Services during off tours and holidays. Provides support by identifying problem areas and elements influencing regulatory compliance and ensures steps are taken for corrective action/service recovery. Assures documents for scheduling time are accurate and completed timely. Conducts ongoing evaluations of Patient Care Services personnel to promote professional growth and keep the staff apprised of level of performance as it relates to patient flow use of Bed Management System (BMS) and movement of patients throughout the facility. Serves as BMS POC for the facility off tours, weekends, and holidays. Works in conjunction with Utilization Management (UM) and Quality to assist with developing plans for performance improvement directly related to patient flow. Review BMS utilization data and reports usage of Emergency Icons. Ensure competency and documentation of current policies and procedures and standards of care are adhered to on units specifically related to patient flow but not limited to use of the BMS.

G.V (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center-Full-time 04/2020 to 9/2020

Registered Nurse-Jackson MS

Provides nursing care on the Community Living Center to veterans. Administer medication, provides wound care, and performs in the role of a charge nurse when needed.

Amedisys Home Health-Full-time 12/2019 to 4/2020

Nurse Case Manager-Byram MS

Supplemental Health Care-Contract Full-time 10/2019 to 11/2019

Contract Registered Field Nurse Case Manager-Laurel, MS

Assessed patients’ condition during every visit and charted the observations. Performed evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review. Administered medication as prescribed by the patient’s Physician. Dressed and redress open wounds and assess progress of healing. Educated patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures. Coordinated with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, and anyone else involved in the patient’s care plan.

Encompass Home Health & Hospice Full-time 7/2018 to 9/2019

Hospice Branch Director-Flowood, MS

Supervised staff, supervised day-to-day office and clinical operations as well as planning, coordinating, and delivery of the interdisciplinary team interventions. Evaluated and managed an appropriate staffing matrix within the department to effectively achieve ongoing workload. Responsible for the assignment of appropriate staff members to patients/families and acting as a staff nurse when necessary. Ensured all staff meet and exceeded productivity expectations. Managed and lead weekly staff meetings. Submitted, reviewed, and approved accounts payable. Reviewed and completed all workflow tasks per protocol. Managed and participated in emergency preparedness and disaster planning. Made recommendations for advancements or reassignments of subordinates. Gave advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters. Heard and resolved complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors. Recommended and/or took disciplinary action where appropriate. Identified developmental and training needs of subordinates and provided or made provision for such development and training.

Amedisys Home Health-Full-time 10/2014 to 7/2018

Registered Nurse-Byram MS

Provided patient education, patient teaching, educating patient on disease process, medication teaching, discharge planning, and assisting with follow up appointments. Provided teaching to families and explained medical procedures. Participated in staff development meetings and in-services. Participated in case manager and nursing meetings. Prepared for and participated in weekly case conference meetings. Conducted supervisory visits in a timely manner. Coordinated total patient care including interdisciplinary communication with other health care providers, office, and physicians. Contacted physicians regarding patient changes and reviewed and verified schedules weekly to ensure accuracy. Provided both medical and emotional support and helped with a variety of problems related to illness and/or injury to provide recommendations of care; answered questions about prescribed medication and provided general information on medical concerns. Initiated the nursing process-assess, devised working diagnosis, formulated a plan, intervened and evaluated the patient during the call and made a home visit if required. Documented each telephone triage encounter (completely and accurately) within the medical record, using Homecare Homebase software. Applied all aspects of the nursing process with a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. Identified emergent situations (medical and psychiatric) and initiated the necessary interventions in conjunction with the patient and others. Prioritizes the patients' stated reason for the call, presenting symptoms and/or needs, patient risk factors, and potential outcomes. Applied knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources to the telephone triage encounter. Utilized and integrates nursing research and literature in daily practice.

Hinds Community College-Part-time 8/2015 to 9/2016

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor-Vicksburg, MS

Supervised student nurses and demonstrated patient care in clinical units of the hospital. Prepared and administered examinations, evaluated student progress, and maintained records of student classroom and clinical experience. Participated in planning curriculum, teaching schedule, and course outline.

Highland Home-Full-time 11/2012 to 01/2014

Registered Nurse Supervisor-Ridgeland, MS

Functioned as a day to day clinical leader, directing and guiding the nursing staff to assure, safe high-quality care and rendered. Maintained knowledge of the Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services Federal Regulations for Long-Term Care and the use of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Minimum Date Set (MDS). Ensured consistent assignment, admissions, discharges, transfers, nursing procedures and medication administration as required. Directed and supervised the nursing staff to assure, safe high-quality care, monitoring during each shift including but not limited to: Implementation of the care plan approaches, and modification as needed. Medication administration and nursing procedures as per regulations and standards of practice. Performance of Activities of Daily Living based on resident's functional capabilities and preferences. Ensured respect for resident's sleeping and awake cycles. Resident food consumption to avoid weight loss. Resident utilize civilian clothing when out of room. Resident are well groomed including feet/nail care and oral care. Ensured residents were hydrated and snacks were offered. Pressure injury prevention measurements were implemented including change of position at a minimum q2hrs. Treatment for wound/pressure ulcer and stoma is given as ordered. Management of Behavior incidents. Ensured pharmacology and non-pharmacology interventions were carried out. Ensured proper management of PEG tubes and venous lines. Accurate and timely documentation.

Highland Home- Full-time 12/2008 to 11/2012

Admissions Coordinator Licensed Practical Nurse-Ridgeland, MS

Worked outside the facility to prescreen prospective admissions and market the nursing home to various groups and places. Acted as a liaison between transferring institutions and the facility; established a good rapport with transferring institutions. Conducted ongoing meetings with physicians, case managers, and other applicable health professionals to monitor quality assurance issues, and to facilitate education regarding payor guidelines and services to stimulate patient admissions. Assisted with the coordination of supplies and medications, as needed. Attended strategy meetings to support program success. Gathered sufficient pre-admission data to determine resident level of care and the ability of the facility to properly care for the resident.

Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Clinton, Clinton, MS- Full-time 9/2008 to11/ 2008

Licensed Practical Nurse-Clinton, MS

Provided skilled nursing care to patients. Performed medication administration, tube feedings, and venipunctures. Supervised nursing assistants.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS 8/2015

Master Science of Nursing, Nursing Education and Administration, 2015

Mississippi College, Clinton, MS 8/2014

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, 2014

Hinds Community College, Jackson, MS 7/2012

Associate of Science, Nursing, 2012

Hinds Community College, Jackson, MS 7/2008

Certificate, Licensed Practical Nurse, 2008