Home Health Nurse
Resume:
DOROTHY TOMPKINS, R.N., BSN
Indianapolis, IN 46227
GOALS:
-To prove in a position that I have the current knowledge, skills and experience to fulfill the requirements and expectations of that position. I am constantly continuing to learn and increase my knowledge in medical advancements and nursing care so that I am continually current in many clinical areas. In this manner I am able to contribute to the advancement of patient care and a healthier community
STRENGTHS:
-Vast experience and strong clinical background in many different areas of Nursing
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Demonstrated ability to perform well under pressure while meeting numerous expectations
-Team player with capacity to manage multiple projects independently
-Willingness to learn new information and applications
-Superior organization skills yet adaptable and flexible to change
-Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
RECENT EXPERIENCE:
Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, Nashville, IN- May 2010-Sept 2010. Medications, Evaluations and treatments of illnesses, injuries, allergic reactions and health problems of campers and staff.
Allied Home Health: 6350 West Haven Drive, Indianapolis, IN- Jan 0r Feb 2009- Made Medicare Home Health Visits. Carmen was my immediate supervisor. After my brother had a heart attack, I did not go back to work soon.
General Healthcare Resources - Worked on contract for Home Health Agencies, Indianapolis Drug Center, and Health Evaluations and Flu shots on employees for numerous corporations..
Ivy Tech Community College- Adjunct Faculty in Nursing Department of Community College
Clinical Instructor for Practical Nursing Students and RN Students in the ASN program.
Planned and directed the clinical experience component in various Acute Care sites
Cooperatively managed all aspects of coordinating, implementing and supervising students within
various courses, such as - Clinical Applications Laboratory, Intravenous Therapy, and AHA and CPR
Assistant Instructor in Intravenous Therapy course
Organized and taught ISDH Certified Nursing Assistant Program; successfully achieving 100% of
students passing their written and skills tests.
General Healthcare Resources: December 2007 to present-
Staffing intake evaluations for Indianapolis Treatment Center,, Flu Clinics, Medicare Home Health Visits.
Case Management , Predetermination, and Recertification - 5 years ( 2000 - 2005)
Case Management of Hospitalized patients with discharge planning
Predetermination for various surgical procedures and stays
PreCertification for acute care hospital stays
Taught Medical Terminology course to UMRs
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Medical - Surgical Nursing - 12 years
Staff Nurse - assessed, evaluated, planned and implemented patient care on Medical, Surgical, ICU, Day Surgery and PACU units.
hospital
Planned, coordinated and set-up an Inhalation Therapy Dept in a 400 bed acute care hospital (before Respiratory Therapy Dept).
Clinical Instruction of Practical Nursing and Associate Nursing students on the Cardiovascular, Orthopedic, Neurological, GYN and Oncology Units at an Acute Care Magnet Hospital.
Maternal - Child Nursing - 7 years
Labor & Delivery, Regular Nursery, and Post Partum units in the several acute care hospitals--Assessed, evaluated and delivered patient care to maternity and newborn patients as a staff nurse and supervisor.
Planned and taught courses in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing to RN and Practical Nursing students (See Education)
Long Term Care and Rehabilitative Nursing - 4 years
Managed the care of intermediate, skilled and ventilator patients in ECF facilities as Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, and Assistant Director Nursing.
Infection Control and Safety programs - Setup and monitored .
In-service Coordinator - Planned and taught required in-service programs, ( AHA ,CPR ) and developed pertinent documentation guidelines for all levels of employees.
MDS Coordinator - Completed and tracked all facets of MDS patient evaluations, Care Planning and
Rehabilitation unit at an Acute Rehabilitation Hospital.- Organized and setup Rehabilitation Unit.
Operating Room Nursing - 4 year
Staff nurse - (2 years) scrub nurse and circulating nurse for multiple general and orthopedic surgeries, Assistant charge nurse and staffing coordinator.
Nursing Education - (2 years) RN Diploma School of Nursing. Taught OR, ICU and Recovery Room .
Home Health Nursing - 5 years
Case Management - Responsible for Case Management of numerous home education, completion of OAISIS, Care Plans and Discharge Summaries. Specialities: Wound care, Infusion Therapy, and Diabetic Education.
Clinical Director - Orientation of Nurses and HHA, Supervision of Nursing personnel,. Inservice Educator, Care Plans, Writing of special 485 forms for client prior authorization.
Director of Nursing. Set up home health agency to comply with ISBH and Joint Commission requirements.
Assisted in the development and implementation of Oasis Patient forms -member of the IHHA.
Public Health Nursing - 6 years
Case Management - Independent management of client care in the home environment -client and family education, problem solving and referrals to proper agencies for assistance.
Public Health Clinics- Prenatal and Well Child, Immunizations, TB and in office care for health related problems, Hypertension, TB, and STD.
Communicable Disease and Epidemiological follow-up care including contacts, medical administration. School Nurse- Student health care, screenings (vision, scoliosis, hearing and various infestations) and student education in Elementary and Junior High/Middle Schools.
RISE Learning Center and Roberts School for Disabled Students. Relieved Staff Nurse - 2 years.
Infusion Therapy - 3 years
Intravenous Therapy for patients in the home - Included setups, medication administration, trouble shooting, maintenance and teaching of patients with Peripheral IV, PICC lines, Midlines, Central Catheters, Port-a-caths. PICC lines, and Midline Intravenous access devices.
Chemotherapy courses completed for Certification.
IV Therapy in Hospital and ECF - (20 yrs) IV starts, IVPB and fluid administration, maintenance and trouble shooting. Familiar with various infusions pumps including Baxter, Alaris and CADD.
Nursing Education -(Full time and part-time)
Theory and clinical supervision in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Labor and Delivery, Post Partum and Nursery, Pediatric Nursing (WMH), Operating Room, ICU and Recovery Room.
Theory: Medical Terminology and Maternity Nursing.
Clinical Instruction: Medical- Surgical units, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurological Surgery, Renal, Gynecological surgery, and Oncology, Sub-acute and Skilled units in ECF (Care of the Older Adult).
Developed Budget and a Clinical Evaluation System for Diploma School of Nursing.
Other Nursing Management Positions:
Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Evening Hospital Supervisor (Complete charge of small Medical-Surgical Hospital)
Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing in ECF.
Setup and managed Inhalation Therapy Department in 400+ bed Hospital (Prior to the Development of Respiratory Therapy Departments)
ACADEMIC EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Florida State University - B.S.N. - 1968
Indiana University - 6 hrs towards M.S.N
American Heart Association - CPR Instructor
Indiana State Department of Health - Certified C.N.A. and QMA Instructor
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