Home Health Nurse
Heartland Home Care & Hospice
May 2009 - Mar 2010 (11 months)
• Supervised the activities of 10-15 LPN/LVNs, home health aides, and paraprofessionals to optimize team efficiency in providing around-the-clock medical care and assistance
• Conducted initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' medical conditions, developing individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members
• Provided skilled nursing interventions including wound care, IV therapy, catheter management, and pain management
• Collaborated with insurance companies to obtain pre-authorization for necessary medical procedures or treatments
• Instructed family members on how to provide care for their loved ones after hospital discharge or during recovery periods
• Leveraged advanced knowledge of chronic