Experience

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  Cooley dickinson hospital

  Feb 2014 - May 2015

  Patient observer

  • Enhanced patient and employee safety in a clinical setting• Aided nurses in completing regulatory patient checks on up to 7 patients• Communicated patient concerns to staff and provide necessary reassurance• Remained in constant attendance with up to 5 high risk patients concurrently • Assessed patients and document appropriately every 15 minutes• Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards

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  Umass memorial medical center

  May 2015 - Apr 2021

  • Provided patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients, which includes, but is not limited to, personal hygiene, ambulating, meals, lifting, positioning and transporting• Measures and records patient related data such as vital signs, safety checks, intake and output• Completed tasks as necessary, such as EKG’s, phlebotomy draws, Point of Care (POC) testing, specimen collection, equipment set up, etc. • Functioned as a unit secretary having administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, maintaining logs, organizing patient care charts for admission/discharge/transfer and maintenance of medical records, answering telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette, taking and relaying messages, and utilizing intra-department communication systems, such as pagers and intercom• Entered data or retrieves medical information from the electronic medical record systems.• Communicated with other healthcare professionals to maintain patient care, as well as with hospital staff (i.e, telephone services, operations, transport, biomed) to maintain a well-functioning unit • Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards Show less

  • Intensive Care Nurse

    Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

  • PCA II

    May 2015 - Mar 2020
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  Veritas prep public schools

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  School nurse

  • Provided care for acute illness and injury as well as long-term management of students with special health care needs meanwhile promoting a healthy environment• Maintained [paper and electronic] health records, creates and implements care plans and provides screenings and referrals as necessary• Acted as a liaison and communicates required information between school staff, parents/guardians, health care professionals, and the community

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  Westborough behavioral healthcare hospital

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Registered nurse

  • Assesses medical documentation of referred admissions to ensure that the facility is adequately able to care for patients during their treatment • Completes patient assessments and ensures each patient's individual needs are identified and integrated into a comprehensive, personalized care plan for crisis stabilization • Maintains a multidisciplinary approach to coordinate psychiatric care for numerous populations including children, adolescents, adult, dual diagnosis, and patients with disabilities Show less

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  Umass memorial health - harrington

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Conducts case management and utilization review of patients based on InterQual criteria, physician advice and insurance limitations• Collaborates in a multidisciplinary manner [with patients, families, liaisons, and hospital caregivers] to complete intakes, needs assessments, care plans and referrals in accordance with HIPAA standards• Assists patients and families in making informed decisions regarding treatment options and outside care while ensuring patient safety • Conducts case management and utilization review of patients based on InterQual criteria, physician advice and insurance limitations• Collaborates in a multidisciplinary manner [with patients, families, liaisons, and hospital caregivers] to complete intakes, needs assessments, care plans and referrals in accordance with HIPAA standards• Assists patients and families in making informed decisions regarding treatment options and outside care while ensuring patient safety

  • Case Management Nurse - Per Diem

    Sept 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Case Management Nurse

    Jan 2022 - Sept 2022
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  Veritas prep charter school

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  District wellness manager

  • Developed, implemented, monitored and maintained the school wellness plan• Built high-quality, effective health and wellness curriculum that provided students with information and guidance on physical, mental, and social emotional health.• Delivered in-classroom instruction to students on health and wellness topics such as Nutrition, Health and Human Biology & Reproductive Health Education. • Supported the school nurses in conducting state-mandated programs, maintaining school health records, providing medically prescribed interventions, and caring for ill or injured children • Acted as a resource in health and wellness education, maintenance, and prevention to school personnel, students, and their families.• Assisted operational and administrative staff with matters related to health, wellness, and safety. Show less

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  Homecare hands

  Aug 2024 - now

  Registered nurse educator

  -Oversees all training and education which includes curriculum creation and development, classroom instruction, evaluation/assessment, as well as, onboarding and annual training requirements and record maintenance, while ensuring compliance with agency, contractor, and state standards-Collaborates with other members of administration on policy and procedure development and process improvement measures to ensure the highest quality of client care -Assists with in-field clinical care and administrative tasks as needed, including but not limited to, intakes and admissions, health assessments, case management and direct client care. -Works closely with the CEO in researching and planning for the development of a training and education program that will meet state approval/certification and available to those not within the agency Show less