HEATHER LYNN GAGEL, RN

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513-***-**** adnmdl@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:Experienced, dedicated registered nurse seeking a position that allows me to use my nursing skills as well as my technological and organizational skills. QUALIFICATIONS

● Exceptional ability to adapt to new environments quickly

● Very strong computer skills, and experience in both computer charting as well as hand written charting.

● Easily adapts to new technology and software programs

● Proven reliability and excellence in time management

● Extensive clinical experience and knowledge of trachs and ventilators

● Extensive clinical experience with NG tubes and feeding pumps

● Extensive clinical experience and knowledge of wound care

● Excellent ability to develop rapport with patients and families as well as coworkers and other health care professionals

● Proven record in reliability and responsibility

● Regularly demonstrates aptitude for learning new skills

● Demonstrates excellent leadership and teaching skills

● Consistently works well as part of team with other health care disciplines to ensure best patient outcome

EXPERIENCE

Premier Nursing LLC, Middletown OH September 2018-Present Case Manager RN

● Case Manager for 10-20 patients weekly

● Perform skilled head to toe assessments on patients during each visit

● Medication administration including oral, IV, and injectable weekly

● Perform aspects of care of indwelling catheters, including suprapubic weekly

● Provide wound care and dressing changes as needed

● Educate patient and caregivers on home safety, disease management, and medications

● Communicate/ collaborate with other medical professionals (doctors/physical therapy/home health/surgeons), family and caregivers to ensure patient receives the optimum level of care

● Use online software and technology to chart and record all assessments, communication and actions completed

Cincinnati CPR, Loveland OH January 2013-Present

Owner/Instructor

● Teach lifesaving skills to a variety of students

● Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques

● Create training materials

● Provide demonstrations on mannequins, asking participants to practice as well

● Use Excellent presentation and listening abilities

● Maintain excellent records of participants and classes Interim Health Care, Kenwood OH November 2012-November 2015 Care Manager for Humana’s Senior Bridge Program

● Case manager for 12 long term patients, with intermittent short term patients

● Visit patients once per week, assess needs and current condition

● Communicate/ collaborate with other medical professionals (doctors/physical therapy/home health/surgeons), family and caregivers to ensure patient receives the optimum level of care

● Use online software and technology to chart and record all assessments, communication and actions completed

Interim Health Care, Edgewood KY January 2012-March 2013 Home Care Supervisor

● Oversee more than 20 home health aides and nursing assistants

● Case manager for 30 geriatric patients

● Conduct home visits of all patients to ensure excellence in care

● Discipline home health aides and nursing assistants when necessary

● Organize patient files and coordinate patient care

● Set goals for each individual patient and develop care plan to reach goal Interim Health Care, Edgewood KY June 2011-March 2013 Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse

● Responsible for implementing the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for pediatric patients

● Act as patient advocate, assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes

● Perform all aspects of trach care

● Perform all aspects of NG-tube care

● Educate family members on patient care

***Gap in employment from February 2010-May2011 due to full-time student status during nursing school

Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, KY March 2007-January 2010 Health Unit Coordinator, Mother/Baby Unit

● Responsibilities included all aspects of customer service/patient relations on busy 30 room maternity unit

● Entering doctor’s orders into the computer

● Preparing patient charts

● Answering multi-line phone system

● Assigning patient rooms

● Assisting with patient care as needed

Advanced Solutions Counseling, Lexington, KY October 2006-January 2010 Office Manager

● Schedule appointments

● Create class schedules

● Prepare client progress reports

● Apply payments to client accounts

● Maintain comprehensive client database

● Maintain and order office supplies

EDUCATION

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond KY May 2011

Associate Degree of Nursing

University of Kentucky, Lexington KY October 2008

Bachelors of Art -Major in French, Minor in Public Relations LICENSURES

● Registered Nurse in Commonwealth of Kentucky

● Registered Nurse in state of Ohio

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS CPR/Heartsaver CPR/First aid Certified Instructor, expires November 2022 REFERENCES

Sandy Werling RN @ Premier Nursing LLC

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