Registered Nurse Patient Care
Resume:
Ally Boudreaux Latch
Lafayette, LA 70508
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To utilize my expertise, provide optimal patient care, and promote the health and well-being of clients and their families while positively affecting the growth, strength and prosperity of the organization.
Work Experience
REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL LIAISON AND TEAM LEADER
Louisiana Extended Care Long Term Acute Care Facility and Transitional Care Unit -Lafayette LA
2022 to Present
Assisting facilities across Louisiana and Texas with both LTAC and SNF placements as it relates to acute and past clinical information, insurance providers and all other qualifying factors for adequate patient placement
Chart review with identification of appropriate post-acute level of care
Incoming referral workup to include obtaining patient’s accurate medical history and current condition
Understanding and verifying future medical needs, family discussions regarding discharge planning
Completion of pre-screen notes, obtaining all pertinent information in preparation for insurance approval process in accordance to CMS guidelines and, communicating with facility case managers as well as physicians and acting as an information source for the patient and their family throughout the admit process
Marketing to all sales territories and their personnel consisting of physicians, nursing staff and case managers. Territories include physician medical offices, surgical centers, wound care facilities and all surrounding area hospitals.
Leader responsibilities of orienting and training other Clinical Liaisons for LEC as well as other sister facilities, in all aspects of this position. Monitoring, recording and report to team and managers all stats of referrals and admissions
REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL LIAISON
Lafayette Physical Rehabilitation Hospital - Lafayette LA
2020 to 2022
•Responsible for finding potential patients for an acute rehabilitation facility and clinically screening those patients to determine if appropriate
•Assess function and mobility from a Physical and Occupational Therapy standpoint
•Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clinical and administrative staff to maintain and expand accounts
•Achieve all territory sales objectives and reach a monthly admission budget.
•Remain knowledgeable regarding company competition and marketing strategies to keep the sales management team informed.
•Manage assigned territory within the allocated expense budget and submit timely expense reports.
•Provide education and information regarding all programs and services provided for the most effective patient care while delivering an effortless referral transition.
NURSE MANAGER AND CLINICAL TEAM LEAD
Acadian ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery - Lafayette, LA
2017 to 2020
•Responsible for scheduling all nurses according to specified clinic days and surgery blocks for 4 physicians.
•Ordering all necessary equipment, medication and all supply inventory for 13 exam rooms.
•Managing all clinic personnel, including organizing weekly team meetings to produce a higher level of effectiveness for patient care and teamwork.
•Responsible for scheduling surgeries at multiple facilities for multiple physicians while working closely with all departments including billing, preop, intro and post op.
•Overseeing all surgical needs including surgical clearances, patient specific medical needs and all preoperative testing required for various procedures.
•In charge of developing all new employee training, including establishing new policy and procedure protocol.
REGISTERED NURSE
OUR LADY OF LOURDES RMC - ICU
2011 to 2015
•Responsible for working as staff RN in a team environment, monitoring cardiac, medical and surgical patients.
•Highly respected by physicians and staff for ability to remain calm in emergency situations, collaborative in team settings and exhibit superior competency in complex medical procedures.
•Excellent knowledge dealing with feeding tubes, respiratory ventilation, wound care, medication administration, intravenous treatment, post-surgical care
•Recording and analyzing all vital signs, including CO, MAP and ICP, as well as recording critical lab values and following up with appropriate medical treatment
•Experienced in family and patient counseling
REGISTERED NURSE
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE RMC 2007 to 2011
•Served as Acting Charge Nurse and Staff RN for a 16 bed unit. Assisted in collaborative care between social workers, physicians, therapist and other staff members for inpatient and outpatient planning, maintained accurate and complete documentation of care, and coordinated with other team members to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
•Evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments, motivated staff to deliver high quality care, maintained accurate patient charts including documentation of admissions, transfers and discharges • Contributed to organizational growth as an active preceptor, instructing new nurses and student nurses in maintaining patient charts, formulating interventions, medication administration and resuscitation skills.
•IV and IVF management, pain management, wound care including wound VAC therapy and tracheostomy care.
•Medication administration via peg tube, IV, IM, subcutaneous, inhalants, oral and topical • Specialized in oxygen therapy including ventilators, masks and nasal cannulas, primarily involved with tracheostomies
•Experienced in development of plan of care, charting, discharge planning, pre-op, post-op, wound care, pain management, monitoring side effects, referring patients to community resources, family counseling, observing all JCAHO regulations, and ensuring quality control.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE in NURSING
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE COLLEGE 2003 to 2007
Certifications and Licenses
Nurse's License: Class: RN, State: LA, Expires: January 2026
BLS, ACLS
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