Hospice & Palliative RN Case Manager

AITOYA IHIMEKPEN, BSN, RN

REGISTERED NURSE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE SPECIALIST

n Rosenberg, Texas 77471 n 973-***-**** )n ********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate and highly experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years of progressive nursing experience specializing in hospice, palliative, psychiatric, geriatric, and home health care. Proven ability to deliver exceptional end-of-life care, pain and symptom management, hospice recertification assessments, family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration while preserving patient dignity and quality of life. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Hospice & Palliative Care • Pain & Symptom Management

• Hospice Admissions & Recertifications • Wound & Skin Care

• Medication Management • Patient & Family Education

• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration • EMR & Hospice Documentation

• Psychiatric Nursing • Comfort Care Measures

• Care Planning & Coordination • Emergency Response PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALLIED HOSPICE CARE

Registered Nurse Case Manager November 2023 – May 2026

• Provided skilled hospice nursing care in homes, facilities, and assisted living settings.

• Performed hospice admissions, recertifications, comprehensive assessments, and skilled nursing visits.

• Managed pain and symptoms through pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

• Collaborated with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care.

• Maintained timely and compliant hospice documentation according to Medicare and agency standards. HOSPICE OF NEW JERSEY

Registered Nurse December 2017 – August 2023

• Delivered compassionate hospice and palliative nursing care for terminally ill patients.

• Provided comfort-focused interventions including wound care, medication management, and symptom control.

• Educated caregivers and families regarding disease progression and end-of-life expectations.

• Responded promptly to patient emergencies and provided crisis intervention. SOOTHING HANDS HOME CARE AGENCY

CEO / Administrator June 2022 – Present

• Oversee daily operations, staffing, compliance, scheduling, and caregiver supervision.

• Promote quality patient-centered care and operational excellence. CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER

Psychiatric Nurse July 2008 – September 2018

• Provided psychiatric nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.

• Managed behavioral symptoms including anxiety, agitation, depression, and psychosis.

• Administered psychotropic medications and monitored treatment response. EDUCATION

• College of Saint Elizabeth – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 2016

• Trinitas School of Nursing – Diploma in Nursing (RN)

• Union County College – Associate Degree in Science LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Multi-State Compact License

• Registered Nurse License – New Jersey

• BLS Instructor Certification

• BLS Provider Certification

• CPR Instructor Certification

• NJ Choice Certified

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Auxiliary Award – Recognition for consistent high-quality nursing care.

• Excellent Award – Recognized as a Super Learner from CE Direct.

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