Home Health Field Nurse Resume Samples

Description :

1. Assessed the patient's medical condition and develop a plan toward his treatment and recovery.
2. Completed check of the health of the patient through observation of blood pressure, body temperature, symptoms, patient history, and full body assessment.
3. Administrated of medication via oral, sublingual, topical, aural, rectal, optic, intramuscular and subcutaneous route Ability to administer medication via g-tube route as ordered.
4. Inserted of urinary catheters as ordered.
5. Monitored dialysis shunts.
6. Listed and obtained information about the patient's medical history, treatment goals, prescriptions and available resources at home.
   
7. Prepared and gave injections as ordered.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

GED

Description :

1. Performed the initial assessment and evaluation for all new home care cases.
2. Instructed, managed, and supervised home care staff in the care to be provided to a client.
3. Provided in-home and long term care facility skilled nursing to patients as directed by physician.
4. Responsible for medication administration and teaching to patients with recent discharges from hospital; also patients with psychiatric conditions that needed monitoring/teaching for mental health condition and/or assistance with psychiatric medication administration.
5. Gave was as directed by physician in collaboration with other health care team, such as social workers or therapists.
6. Responsible for notifying physician on call for any abnormal lab values, negative responses to medication, and any other information physician requests to be notified of.
7. Provided case management component for home care cases when appropriate.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Doctorate In Nursing

Description :

1. Observed, recorded and reported to the supervisor on the general physical and mental conditions of the patient.
2. Reported pertinent changes.
3. Administered prescribed medications and treatments.
4. Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care Assists the physician and/or staff RN in performing specialized procedures.
5. Assisted the patient with ADL's.
6. Responsible for reports, record keeping and progress notes.
7. Received and followed physician orders within realm of practice for an LPN and within the standards of home health practice, but may not alter the plan of care.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BA In Nursing

Description :

1. Supervised two teams for several weeks, which included all of the above plus zip code 36602, 36603, 36604, 36615, and 36601.
   
2. Resolved patient issues, maintained quality of patient care by making follow up calls to patients/caregivers and occasionally making home visits if necessary.
3. Counseled RNs on appropriate procedures and documentation, responsible for disciplinary action if necessary.
4. Performed hundreds of chart audits for quality assurance.
5. Performed assessments on patients in their home, and arranged for their care with the home health team and therapist.
   
6. Moved from home health to the Flex pool in the main hospital working mainly in the ICU and Med/Surg.
7. Participated in nursing report.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BA

Description :

1. Participated in QA/QI plan and process.
2. Responsible for adhering to all practice standards as they apply to patient care.
3. Accurately and effectively documented skilled observations and assessments, treatments, and medications administered, patient/caregiver teaching, and communication with physician, others involved in the care plan and follow-up as appropriate.
4. Performed employee evaluations as assigned and supervised, directed and evaluate services provided by LVN and HHA as assigned.
5. Applied dressing to wounds per doctor's order.
6. Performed venipuncture and cath.
7. Steriled wound care.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BSN In Nursing

Description :

1. Communicated of pts condition to their physician.
2. Assessed and admitted patients for home health services.
3. Assessed and educated patients on disease process, medications and treatment plan as ordered by physician.
4. B/P monitored administer medication as ordered by physician.
5. Assessed integumentary system for skin breakdown report abnormal findings to primary physician.
6. Performed wound care, catherization's, g-tube feedings, administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, PO to homebound patients.
7. Served as the first line of customer service for internal and external customers.
8. Received and documented patient referrals to home health services, ensuring compliance with applicable coverage criteria.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

LPN In Nursing

Description :

1. Gathered appropriate information to assist the clinical team in scheduling an evaluation visit.
2. Coordinated the evaluation/admission process and may assign field staff to conduct initial assessment.
3. Communicated pertinent patient information to the care center team.
4. Made referrals to other community resources as directed by the Director of Operations/BD team.
5. Coordinated with other departments for insurance verification and payer authorization as needed.
6. Communicated and follows up with Business Development regarding pending admissions as needed or as directed by Director of Operations.
7. Travel registered nurse assisting permanent staff with home health cases.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS In Nursing

Description :

1. Case managed and provide clinical directions to the interdisciplinary team, physician and family.
2. Implemented/developed/documented the plan of care provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
3. Assessed home health patients to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
4. Assured continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
5. Monitored assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payor.
6. Demonstrated commitment, professional growth and competency.
7. Promoted Agency philosophy and adminisrative policies.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS

Description :

1. Performed on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
2. Supervised and provided direction to the home health aide and the LVN.
3. Assisted patient with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, incontinence care etc.
4. Assisted patient with range of motion exercises.
5. Assisted patient with turning and positioning in bed.
6. Take and recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, good and fluid intake and output as directed.
7. Provided direct therapeutic individual and/or group support to students.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MS

Description :

1. Coordinated closely with school support staff, faculty, and administration to deliver services.
2. Collaborated with parents/caregivers as needed.
3. Assessed academic and family needs.
4. Provided referrals to support services in school and to community providers as needed.
5. Provided triage support as needed.
6. Supervised, coordinated and oversaw services delivered by case manager such as school based social skills groups, academic/homework help and evening events such as family nights or program open houses.
7. Facilitated prevention education activities via classroom presentations, assemblies, campaigns, etc. that address youth substance abuse, suicide prevention and other topics related to mental health.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MS