RN manager
Resume:
Lisa Rubino
Charlotte, North Carolina
***********@*****.***
Summary
Over 20 years of real-world experience as a Registered Nurse and Medical Professional; I bring a host of diverse industry experiences to the table. The depth and breadth of my technical and soft skills are woven through years of hands-on experience in patient care. As an experienced nursing professional, I understand both the patients’ needs and the business drivers as well as medical insurance nuances.
Education
BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Molloy College, 1998 - 2004
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse - North Carolina Board of Nursing
Registered Professional Nurse - The State University of New York
Issued Jan 1993 - Expires Jan 2006
Skills
Home Care • Nursing • Nursing Care • Patient Advocacy • Wound Care • Patient Education • Nursing Process • Nursing Homes • Negative Pressure Wound Therapy • Pleurovac
Experience
Interim HealthCare Inc. Mar 2020 – Present
Director of Healthcare Services
Responsible for day to day clinical operations of Charlotte branch with a current census of 588;
manage a team of appx 40 skilled clinicians including RNs, LPNs, PTs, OTs, ST, and HHAs
Coordinate patient care and delegate assignments to clinicians
Collaborate with doctors, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals on critical patient care.
Mentor junior nurses and staff members
Ensure the overall coordination of home health services provided to all clients.
Facilitate the relationship between referral sources, patients, families, and clinical staff.
Ensure that the client’s plan of care is individualized and appropriate and executed as written in accordance with physician’s orders.
Review referrals and audit all OASIS and 485’s
Oversee Scheduler to ensure proper frequency of visits according to plan of care.
Review verbal orders written prior to sending to physicians for approval. Approve or decline as appropriate.
Enter detailed Non-Admit information into Riversoft EMR in coordination notes if no visit was made.
As wound care specialist, review and process all wound score deviations, documenting any action and/or follow – up.
Verify benefits and obtain authorization for services on all non-Medicare patients.
Create on-call schedule monthly for RNs, LPNs and PTs
Act as a backup Administrator on call
Kindred at Home Dec 2018 - Mar 2020
Manager of Clinical Practice Charlotte, NC
Came in as 3rd employee of this Kindred/Humana Pilot branch. Helped to hire clinical and office staff. Provide orientation and training for clinicians and perform supervisory visits.
Coach and instruct nurses on proper field techniques, coordinate patient care and delegate assignments to field nurses
Collaborate with doctors, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals on critical patient care.
Helped to build census to 220 from 0, and managed appx 25 clinicians covering 6 counties.
Ensure that the client’s plan of care is individualized and appropriate, executed as written and reassessed by the appropriate health care processional.
Complete review of evaluation packets, OASIS and 485s.
Enter F2F documentation into HCHB
Lead weekly Case Conference and address recert / discharge decisions based on Case Conference findings
Act as advocate for patients by reaching out to Humana Case Workers for help with ancillary services
Review orders, audit charts, and follow up with clinicians as necessary when editing an order.
Ensure that there are existing orders for requested medical supplies.
Enter detailed Non-Admit information into HCHB in coordination notes if no visit was made.
Review and process all wound score deviations documenting any action and/or follow – up..
Act as a backup for the Patient Services Coordinator.
Function as staff nurse PRN.
Five Oaks Manor LLC Mar 2018 - Nov 2018
Wound Care Nurse
Collaborates with physician and/or nurses regarding recommendations for wound and skin care following the company’s formulary
Performs wound care and/or treatments following physician orders using aseptic or sterile technique following orders and policy.
Uses universal precautions and maintain infection control standards when performing treatments and disposing of soiled dressings. Provides patient/resident privacy when performing care.
Keeps treatment cart clean, locked, and with adequate stock levels.
Assist physician with all chronic and complex wound care cases on a weekly basis.
Requested proper nutrition for wound health and implemented nutritional protocol as needed. Reviewed labs and requests orders for labs pertaining to wound status as needed.
Complete weekly reports (Skin and Wound reports). Submit copies in a timely manner.
Reported any significant changes in patients/resident’s condition to Charge Nurse, and physician.
Perform skin assessments on all new admissions/re-admissions and documents the results.
Assesses all new admissions/re-admissions for appropriate preventive measures to prevent skin breakdown. Implements placement of appropriate pressure redistribution devices and skin/wound care procedures.
Advanced Home Care Apr 2009 - Mar 2018
Home Health Nurse
Interfaced with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Perform patient assessments.
Delegate patient care assignments
Supervise home health aids
Experienced in diabetic management, administering medications, diet management, home safety, wound care, Foley catheter, and colostomy care.
Experienced with VAC dressing techniques
Experienced with abdominal and thoracic Pleurovac catheters
Administer IV meds
Draw blood from PICC lines and administer PICC dressings
Catholic Health Jan 1998 - Jul 2006
Home Health Nurse.
Perform patient assessments.
Delegate patient care assignments
Supervise home health aids
Experienced in diabetic management, administering medications, diet management, home safety, wound care, Foley catheter, and colostomy care.
Trained student nurses.
Train other Registered Nurses in home care
16 Hours diabetic instruction.
Experienced with VAC dressing techniques
Experienced with abdominal and thoracic Pleurovac catheters
References available upon request
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