Experience

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  Baptist health louisville

  Feb 1994 - Apr 2000

  Night shift charge nurse, rn, bsn

  **AMBULATORY CARE**Admission/Recovery-Admitted patients for outpatient procedures. Administered physician-ordered sedation and observed patient during ordered sedation to ensure their physical/medical safety & stability . Collaborated with technicians to ensure scheduling of procedures was efficient ,productive & cost effective. Hospital IV Team-Initiated difficult venipuncture throughout the hospital. Initiated and monitored procedures including: blood transfusions, platelet transfusions, antibiotic infusions, neupogen & epogen injections, IN FED infusions and bolus IV Fluid administrations. This list is not all inclusive.Technician-Assisted physicians in procedures including: colonoscopy, EGD, bronchoscopy, esophageal echocardiograms, ERCP and pain management spinal blocks. In-house education of procedures and home care of same thereafter.Mock Survey TeamQuality Assurance TeamCrossed Trained for Out-Patient ClinicCrossed Trained for ER**PHYSICAL REHABILITATION**Charge Nurse-Admission, total nursing care & administration of medications to patients who suffered from CVA (stroke) with or without paralysis, spinal trauma, head trauma, status post coma state, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and special needs. Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary team (Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Nursing, Physician & Home Care giver) to prepare an individualized plan ofa care specifically designed for the needs of that individual. In-house education of the physical rehabilitation unit & staff and the function/responsibilities of same. Discharge education to patients & caregivers preparing them to provide appropriate care to patients upon their discharge home. Show less

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  Williamsburg rehabilitation & nursing facility

  Apr 2000 - Jan 2004

  Nurse manager/staff development coordinator, rn, bsn

  Research & collate & teach in-services to all staff (Administration, Management, Nursing, Nursing Assistants, Dietary, Housekeeping & Maintenance). Utilized outside resources to provide up-to-date information for facility employee. Coordinated & held State and Federally required in-services regarding Fire Safety, Air-borne & Blood Pathogens, Infection Control, OSHA Regulations, Body Mechanics & Preventing Injury in the Workplace, Stress Management & Working with Difficult People.Nurse-aide training Instructor (95-100% state board pass rate.) Coordinator of Health Fairs & Career Days. Initiated & coordinated the building & furnishing of resource library and study area to be used by Management Team, Nursing Staff and Nursing Assistants, as well as, ancillary staff for continued education at any level. Nurse Manager of unit where residents are placed that have been diagnosed with various types of dementia, psychiatric diagnoses, as well as, other health issues common to the elderly population . Communicate with resident's family members/guardians to ensure they are kept apprised of the holistic condition of the resident. Responsible for staff scheduling and 24-hour on-call duties. Other responsibilities:: Medicare Coordinator-Case Manager-MDS Coordinator (includes personalized Care Plan Development), Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Wound Assessment,with Treatment Review & Physician notification, as needed and assist staff nurse and nursing assistants without reservation as needed. Show less

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  Williamsburg rehab and nursing

  Jan 2004 - Jul 2004

  Asst. administrator & quality assurance consultant, rn, bsn

  Quality Assurance Consultant/RN to four (4) long-term care facilities. Schedule & perform QA surveys , review findings & make recommendations in areas of concern. Assist in correcting areas of concern within compliance of federal regulations. Assistant to Administrator. Assist with management, budget, public relations, fiscal management while continuing with completion of MDS assessments, Medicare coordination, case management, infection control, wound assessment & treatment review, health & career fairs, participant of Tri-County Continuum of Care Council at Baptist Regional Medical Hospital. Work as staff nurse as needed to cover nursing schedule. Show less

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  Hillcrest nursing & rehab ctr

  Jul 2004 - Apr 2005

  Long-term care administrator, rn, bsn

  Oversee day-to-day functions of long term care & rehabilitation facility in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Ensure safety and continuum of holistic quality care is provided at the highest degree to 120 residents at all times. Directed & ensured productivity of 12 facility managers and over 100 employees. Encouraged all managers & employees to participate in charitable activities and promote community education & participation in the activities of "The Home." Show less

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  Oak tree developmental center

  May 2005 - Mar 2007

  Charge nurse, rn, bsn

  Provide nursing care to long-term, acute care patients that require extended care & include basic nursing care, general patient assessment, as well as, more specialized skills such as: administering heparin drip, insulin drip, cardiac drip, misc. IV drip, pain management, simple wound care, more complex stage l thru stage IV wound care with and without a wound vac, wound assessments & assortment of dressings as ordered by the physicians. Per assessments, RN's would make suggestions for change in treatment to physician, if needed. administer long-term antibiotics, provide care to post-CCU patient & patients that are ventilator dependent, weaning attempts from ventilator support, cardiac monitoring and complete documentation of the procedure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to devise an individualized plan of care that will provide quality care for each patient to reach a goal of discharge to short-term facility or home. Educate patient, family members or responsible party on plan of care to ensure provision of continuum of care to follow upon discharge to home. Show less

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  Professional home health care 2, inc.

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

  Registered nurse, home health (wound care)

  Perform basic nursing care (complete vital signs & assessments), wound care (simple & complex), fill medipacks (daily or weekly), administer IVF's and/or IV Antibiotics with procedure education regarding home bound patient care to patient & caregiver as ordered by physician. Schedule visits that ensure the nursing assistants are performing their assigned duties to the satisfaction of the clients. Schedule patient visits collated between MD and insurance allowances.

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  St joseph hospital

  Jan 2008 - Mar 2008

  Medical/surgical nurse

  Perform basic (& specialized if ordered) medical & pre/post surgical care to pediatric---geriatric patients and to chart care & ongoing condition of same. Administer IVF's, IV medications, oral & other medications & observe for results or reaction to same) as ordered by physician. Perform surgical wound care as ordered. Provide education to patients pre/post surgery & throughout hospital stay. Devise nursing care plan upon admission. Report changes or complaints to superiors and attending physician as necessary. Perform unit clerk and nursing assistant duties as needed. Show less

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  Cumberland river comprehensive care center

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Mh/dd scl nurse consultant

  Review monthly medication administration records & current prescriptions for errors & file state reports. Medication Administration Instructor. Assess Clients complaining of illness to determine whether criteria met for: Doctor's Appointment, ER Visit or Hospitalization. Audit Staffed Resident Medical & Medication Records/ Audit Adult Day Program Medical & Medication Records/ Perform Adult Foster Care home inspections (includes medical records audit & medication record review) to ensure documentation is present & correct/All medication is counted & administration sheets are reviewed to ensure accuracy & necessity of meds. Provide first aid as necessary. In-Services as required within realm of practice. Show less

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  Healthcare

  Dec 2008 - Sept 2021

  Disabled

  Disability isn't where I planned to be so early in life. I thought it was an"obstacle" to slow me down & rethink my life choices. I realized each choice demanded more of ME. ME time at work. ME away from home & family. ME away from church. ME needing more education-more, more. I felt my passion for nursing combined w/this drive I developed, put me in a position to actively set higher standards & care of the elderly; AND IT DID-AT A COST! I realized I had lost prospective in other aspects of my life. These "aspects" quickly detoured the direction of, not just my career, but also my health and my life. Altho difficult & heart-breaking, I reluctantly, but graciously, accepted that which was set before me. I have accepted new mantras, 1)"You have nothing if you have not Faith, Family & Friends to embrace!" 2)"We are blessed beyond what we deserve! Appreciate it!" 3) BREATHE! I deeply love, adore & respect my husband! We have faced many obstacles TOGETHER! He is my island of peace when others push me into a sea of discord; a hedge around me when others squeeze the life from me; my rock when I'm sinking under the many things I commit to. He's a strong, understanding man! He knows me better than I know myself. He helped me remember I needed to work on ME! I needed to find alternatives to release the negative stress (physical, emotional and spiritual.) I've had to develop other interests. I have always been OCD, a perfectionist, an avid organizer, arranger & detailer. I am known as"The Rubber Maid Queen w/a Label Gun!" We have 2 fur-babies-a Chi mix (Lil' Bit) & a ChiWeenie/Terrier mix (JoJo). They are both loved as our children! I love spending time with Family & Friends, RV'ing, Camping, Cruising in the side-by-side & taking trips on the motorcycle w/my husband. I'll NEVER loose my passion for my GOD or for NURSING nor for being an advocate for the geriatric population! My heart is forever dedicated to them. Show less

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  Hughes home

  Sept 2009 - now

  Working on being a better "me." Becoming closer to God, Family & Friends. Moving into a new phase in my life-- retirement with my husband. Camping, Chillin' & Enjoying time with the hubby & fur-babies.

  • Retired

    Jun 2011 - now

  • Administrative Nurse

    Sept 2009 - now