Discharge Nurse Resume
Objective : Over 15 years of work experience as a Discharge Nurse(front and back office), and certified phlebotomist specializing in urgent care, cardiology, and patient care advocacy.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Athena, HMS, Promed.
Description :
- Responsible for discharging patients after procedures (e.g., steroid injections, nerve blocks). Administering EKGs, monitoring vital signs, perform.
- Consistently helped with administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and patient processing.
- Worked closely with Case Management to facilitate discharge planning Assist Bed Management to help expedite discharges, in order to provide better.
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition as appropriate utilizing a computerized documentation system.
- Met and communicated with CNO, ACNO, and Case Management to discuss the length of stay and discharge planning Communicate daily reports to COO.
- Educated and monitored patients with care, medications, labs, procedure results, and hospital/facility admissions.
- Pre-certified medications and procedures ordered by physicians Prepared patients to be seen by physicians for acute and routine office visits.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
B.S. In Nursing
Discharge Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Discharge Nurse, prepared the patient to leave the hospital and help healthcare providers all be on the same page regarding follow-ups and further treatment.
Skills : Professional, Friendly attitude.
Description :
- Followed MD orders to administer intravenous therapy and other prescribed medication and treatments.
- Prepared equipment and assist physicians during procedures, treatment, and, examination of patients.
- Assessed patient needs, identified problems, planned and implements appropriate nursing interventions, evaluated patient care outcomes and documented all of the above, reporting significant deviation from abnormal to normal to the physicians.
- Orients, precepts, and mentors new and entry-level nurses for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Identified urgent needs of the patient and/or significant others and initiated measures to meet these needs.
- Provided directions to other members of the nursing team to ensure patient care was administered in a thorough, safe, and evidence-based manner.
- Provided and promoted excellent customer service for all internal and external customers.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Degree in Nursing
Discharge Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Discharge Nurse, handled the processing of discharge papers and forward them to appropriate clinicians. Discharge coordinators also audit these records to ensure compliance with institutional guidelines.
Skills : Problem-solving skills and Ability to multi-task.
Description :
- Assessed care needs and developed short-term case management care plans goals.
- Completed member outreach, engagement, and management activities per program workflow and protocols.
- Determined goals, objectives, and interventions adhering to evidence-based medicine guidelines.
- Identified and carried out the relevant interventions that facilitated the accomplishment of goals established in the care plan.
- Evaluated and modified care plans to achieve patient goals and improve outcomes.
- Documented all relevant data including assessments (initial and on-going), care plan and program referrals.
- Interpreted discharge instructions to the patients and their families.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Master Degree in Nursing
Discharge Nurse Resume
Headline : Discharge Nurses are responsible for ensuring that patients are prepared to leave the hospital after receiving treatment. Worked with doctors, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that all of a patient's needs.
Skills : Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Description :
- Ensured that the patient understands post-discharge plans and arrangements for continuing care such as home health services or physical therapy.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to ensure that bills are paid and claims are processed in a timely manner.
- Ensured that the patient’s living environment is safe and comfortable prior to discharge.
- Coordinated with family members or other caregivers to ensure that they are able to meet the patient’s needs after discharge.
- Coordinated patient transfers between hospitals or other facilities when necessary.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient progress.
- Prepared discharge instructions for patients to ensure that they understand their medications and follow instructions for home care.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Degree in Nursing
Discharge Nurse Resume
Headline : Discharge Nurse is responsible for overseeing the discharge process itself this includes making sure that patients have transportation or lodging arrangements, coordinating any necessary follow-up appointments with medical providers, etc.
Skills : Proficient in the use of clinical and related systems.
Description :
- Ensured 100% of patient population is screened for discharge planning and biopsychosocial needs within 72 hours of admission.
- Developed a timely and effective discharge plan with Care Mangers, hospital and medical staff, and outside agencies while being fiscally responsible.
- Maintained an ongoing relationship with patients, families and the health care team through verbal and written communication to facilitate appropriate and timely progression along the continuum for assigned areas or upon consulted patients.
- Collaborated with the health care team and serves as a liaison with community and referring agencies by developing and maintaining good working relationships to assure the availability of quality services.
- Identified patient/discharge needs to ensure that both receive support with resources and placement assistance.
- Oversaw with the assistance of a Case Manager, the appropriateness of stay in the hospital, both acute and skilled.
- Prepared the patient and his/her family and to ensure the continuity of care.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Degree in Nursing
Discharge Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Discharge Nurse, collaborated with many clinicians to pave smooth patient transitions. Significant time and money are also spent on education, especially to maintain RN or LCSW credentials.
Skills : Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Description :
- Identified patients’ care requirements, focused on their needs, and acted on them.
- Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
- Resolved or reported on patients’ needs or problems.
- Prepared patients for examinations and performed routine diagnostic checks (monitored pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, provided drugs and injections)
- Monitored and recorded patient’s condition and documented provided care services.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Observed social support systems together with patients and their families via permanent communication
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Master Degree in Nursing
Discharge Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Discharge Nurse, performed an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Skills : Compassionate with good communication skills.
Description :
- Restored and promoted patient’s health by completing the nursing process.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
- Provided physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and their families.
- Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards.
- Resolved patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Master Degree in Nursing
Discharge Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Discharge Nurse, collaborated with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.
Skills : Utilization management, Discharge planning, and home health.
Description :
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations.
- Documentd patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Maintained continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintained patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintained nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Degree in Nursing
Discharge Nurse Resume
Headline : As a Discharge Nurse, conducted patient interviews, explains policies and procedures to patients/significant others, reviewed patients' charts, and answered questions correctly and courteously.
Skills : Infection control, Physiological knowledge.
Description :
- Maintained accurate, complete health care records and reports.
- Administered medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
- Prescribed assistive medical devices and related treatments.
- Recorded patient vital signs and medical information.
- Ordered medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Monitored, reported and recorded symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
- Administered non-intravenous medications.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master Degree in Nursing
Discharge Nurse Resume
Summary : Discharge Nurse is responsible for the performance of and oversight of discharge call-back protocols for patients at risk for readmissions. Created the highest standard of care for patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Skills : Clinical skills, Bedside manner.
Description :
- Coordinated care planning with the internal primary care treatment team, including peer support, community agencies.
- Performed Discharge Planning functions for the Case Management Department.
- Responsible for arranging referrals for post discharge needs of patient and or family choice.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, therapies, case managers and third party payer regarding the discharge plan.
- Under the direction of a RN Case Manger performs utilization review functions for the Case Management Department.
- Demonstrated participation in professional growth and development, maintaining required knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.
- Responsible for identifying the discharge needs of the patient and family, and facilitating a smooth and safe transition from the hospital under the general supervision of the Director, Case Management.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Master Degree in Nursing
