Registered Nurse School
Resume:
Renee Donselar-Phipps
Grandville, MI *****
*************@*****.***
Work Experience
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
MediLodge of Wyoming-Wyoming, MI
December 2023 to Present
? Provide coaching and mentoring to other caregivers to help facilitate their professional growth and
development.
? Maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, or infection control standards.
? Make clinical recommendations to physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies,
patients, or health care organizations.
? Develop or assist others in development of care and treatment plans.
? Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.
? Observe, interview, and assess patients to identify care needs.
? Lead nursing department implementation of, or compliance with, regulatory or accreditation processes.
? Present clients with information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
? Write nursing orders
? Prepare reports to document patients care activities.
? Perform discharge planning for patients.
? Identify training needs or conduct training sessions for nursing students or medical staff.
? Supervise patient care personnel.
? Participating in creating resident care plans and ensuring they are followed
? Ensuring the nursing unit is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations
? Identify at risk skin. Identify, stage, establish treatment plan, monitor, and modify plan as needed.
Collaborate with wound care representative closely. Be knowledgeable of products and treatments
available.
? Communicating with families, residents, and physicians as needed
Registered Nurse Clinical Care Coordinator
Brookcrest Rehab and Life Center-Grandville, MI
July 2021 to December 2023
? Assess and evaluate patients to determine the cause and effects of illnesses, diseases and conditions
? Work with doctors and other rehabilitation team members to develop individualized care plans for all
assigned patients
? Talk with patients? families to determine any special circumstances and ensure that any significant
information is included in the patients? files
? Provide companionship to patients throughout the rehabilitation process; establish genuine report
? Educate patients and families to help them adjust to the changes in their lives brought on by accidents
or illnesses
? Teach life skills to patients who may have lost them due to injury or chronic illnesses
? Act as patient advocate by actively listening, reflecting and guiding them through grieving processes
? Ascertain that each patient thrives in a safe and comfortable environment by ensuring that any hazards
or problems are kept at bay
? Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
? Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
? Monitor, modify, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' condition
? Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
? Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of the state specified Nursing
Practice Act
? Ensure that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe
manner
? Report and record pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents
? Coordinate nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
? Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.
? Perform other tasks as assigned
? Promote interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale
? Assure that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicate the need for
housekeeping, maintenance or dietary assistance
? Triage incoming calls and direct callers/patients to correct contact or next action
Home Health Nurse
Saint Johns Health Care P. C.-Ludington, MI
August 2020 to July 2021
? Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
? Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
? Monitor, modify, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' condition.
? Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, treatments, and appointments
? Instruct patients and the patient?s family on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and
develop health improvement plans
? Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment
? Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries
? Assess patient work, living, or social environments
? Maintain tracheostomy site, suctioning, pads, straps, and other care as ordered/prescribed
? Maintain ventilator safety, therapy, batteries, filters, tubing, and connectors as prescribed/
recommended
? Assist with completely dependent patient ADL?s and IADL?s
? Assist/accompany outings into the community, both social and/or medical
? Accompany, assist, and transport patient to/at elementary school
Home Health & Hospice Nurse
Heritage Home Health & Hospice-Hudsonville, MI
May 2017 to August 2020
Responsibilities
? Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
? Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
? Monitor, modify, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' condition
? Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, treatments, and appointments
? Instruct patients and the patient?s family on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and
develop health improvement plans
? Collaborating on terminally ill patients' care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing
assistants, and other disciplines as necessary
? Frequently visiting patients to monitor vital signs and physical comfort levels
? Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and
emotional support
? Notifying attending physicians, hospice staff members, and family members of patients' deaths when
they occur
? Advising grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services, and available community
resources
? Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
? Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
? Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment
? Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries
? Assess patient work, living, or social environments
? Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues
? Maintain tracheostomy site, suctioning, pads, straps, and other care as ordered/prescribed
? Maintain G/J site and administer medications via G/J tube and order/prescribed
? Maintain ventilator safety, therapy, batteries, filters, tubing, and connectors as prescribed/
recommended
? Maintain patient colostomy; cleaning site, changing wafer and bag as needed
? Transfer patients by utilizing an overhead or Hoyer lift
? Assist with completely dependent patient ADL?s and IADL?s
? Provide wound care as needed
? Assist/accompany outings into the community, both social and/or medical
? Transport patients in handicap van; ensure proper safety measures for travel
? Maintain and assist with the gas tube
Registered Nurse (RN)
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services-Grand Rapids, MI
October 2016 to March 2018
? Assessing and talking with patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and
deliver their care
? Building a report with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and
concerns
? Ensuring the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitoring the results of
treatment
? Responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the
source of distress
? Applying 'de-escalation' techniques to help people manage their emotions and behavior, preparing
and participating in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health
professionals
? Providing evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behavior therapy for depression and
anxiety.
? Preparing and maintaining patient records and producing care plans and risk assessments.
? Ensuring that the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of patients are
observed.
? Working with patients' families and support, helping to educate them and the patient about their mental
health problems
RN MDS Coordinator
The Laurels of Hudsonville-Hudsonville, MI
June 2016 to November 2016
RN Home Health Case Manager
Porter Hills Home Care-Cascade, MI
August 2013 to July 2016
? Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered
? Handle case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case transfer,
closure, or otherwise.
? Help clients achieve wellness and autonomy
? Facilitate multiple care aspects (interdisciplinary).
? Help patients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and
treatment options
? Develop effective working relations and cooperate with medical team throughout the entire case
management process
? Arrange abeyances with social services, health and governmental agencies
? Take the extra mile and interact with patients to keep track of their progress and to ensure satisfaction
? Record cases information, complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports
? Promote quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes
? Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues
? Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations
Accomplishments
? Established, maintained, and instructed Porter Hills Private Duty Caregiver Skills Fundamentals
Workshops. This is the necessary training course to be received by all new hire PHPD Caregivers. Topics
covered included but were not limited to: Standard and Universal precautions, HIPAA, personal care; bed
bath, oral care, peri-care, hair care, dressing, TED hose and special accommodations. Transfers; Sara
Lift, Hoyer Lift, Pivot Transfer. Ambulation equipment, Assessment skills, and Emergency preparation.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Baker College of Flint - Flint, MI
2013 to 2015
Associate's degree in Nursing
Baker College of Muskegon - Muskegon, MI
2011 to 2013
Skills
? Patient Care
? Care plans
? EMR Systems
? Hospice & palliative medicine
? Case Management
? Ventilator
? Ostomy care
? Medication Administration
? Infection Control Training
? Quality Assurance
? Charge experience
? Dementia Care
? Triage
? CPR
? HIPAA
? Nursing
? Hospice
? Basic life support
? Hoyer Lift
? Point-Click Care
? Experience Administering Injections
? Catheterization
? Acute care
? Crisis Intervention
? Hospice Care
? Behavioral health hospital experience
? MDS
? Catheter care
? Wound care
? Epic
? Management
? Vital Signs
? Hospital Experience
? Home Care
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
RN License
July 2013 to July 2026
License #470-***-****
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