Care Coordinator Home Health

Torrie Smith

Richmond, TX ***** • 281-***-**** • *************@******.***

Conscientious Nurse offering many years of experience providing comprehensive care in settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Home Health LVN/Care Coordinator, 08/2013 - Current Majestik Care Providers Inc - Houston, Texas

LVN Charge Nurse, 08/2021 - 03/2023

Richmond Health Care Center - Richmond

Summary

Experience

Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

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Maintained a safe environment within the home setting by recognizing potential hazards or risks.

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• Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.

• Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.

• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

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Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

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Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

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Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

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Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

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Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.

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• Conducted rounds to evaluate the quality of nursing care being provided. Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or life-threatening events.

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Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.

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Education and Training

Skills

• Healthcare software proficiency

• Patient observation

• Clinical documentation

• Triage management

• Documenting intake

• Transcribing orders

• HIPAA compliance

• Charting and recording

• Educating families

• Empathetic and compassionate

• Multi-tasking and prioritization

• Clinical judgment

• Medical records management

• Family communication

• Documentation accuracy

TS

06/1998

Practical Nursing, Nursing

Mississippi Delta Community College, Moorhead, MS

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