Work:
The Arc of Farmington Valley
Registered Nurse
Caring Solutions, LLC - Enfield, CT
Director of Clinical Services
Favorite Staffing - Springfield, MA
Medical Surgical Nurse
North Broward Medical Center - Pompano Beach, FL
Neurology/Telemetry Staff Nurse & Nurse Extern
Education:
Broward Community College - Coconut Creek, FL
Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Skills:
Supervised field supervisors and direct caregivers (77-108 employees) for optimal delivery of home health care to geriatric clients Taught in-services and annual competencies to direct caregivers to include, but not limited to, medication administration, RN delegated tasks, personal care, vitals, and dementia care Computer experience includes, but not limited to, HomeTrak, Microsoft office, and Therap Managed heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, scheduling, and patient referral Proficient in documentation and record maintenance to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality Registered Nurse Experienced in ADHD and ADD, Bipolar, CHF, CP, Intellectual and Developmental Disorders (IDD), Intermittent Explosive Disorder, COPD, CVA, Depression, Dementia, Diabetes, Dysphagia, Down's Syndrome, Infectious diseases, General Anxiety Disorder, MI, Schizophrenia and other Psychiatric Disorders, Seizures, and Sickle Cell Anemia patient populations including assessment; education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation of care plan for nursing diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures Provide age appropriate patient focused care to varying patient populations which included but not limited to; IDD, home health care, hospice, neurology, medical surgical, psychiatry, and telemetry Experienced in IV start and IV infusions, EKG administration and monitoring, tracheotomy care, and wound care Certifications: CPR/First Aid, EKG, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration Endorsed Instructor for DDS in CT