
Health Aide
Spokane, WA
$70
32 years of experience
as a Health Aidefully vaccinated
Objective Compassionate and professional RN experienced in home health, assessment, care planning and coordination seeking a per diem position to provide holistic care to adult patients in their home. Summary Core Qualifications • Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills • Adept at tailoring care options to individual needs and abilities. • Excellent patient communication and relationship-building skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively • Strong computer skills including use of Microsoft office applications Professional Experience Nurse 4 Me, LLC Spokane, WA Owner, Registered Nurse February 2025 to present • Provide private duty in-home skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, catheter management and disease management education. • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of services. TouchMark on South Hill, LLC Spokane, WA Home Health Registered Nurse April 2020 to January 2025 • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments, and developed individualized care plans for diverse patient populations in their home. • Provided in-home skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, catheter management and disease management education. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of services. • Documented patient progress, interventions and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards. Bentonville School District, Bentonville, AR Medicaid in the Schools Nurse, School Nurse, Registered Nurse August 2017 to December 2019 • Coordinated and managed the Bentonville Schools Medicaid Personal Care Program • School Nurse for the Gateway/Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) High School. • Performed nursing assessments, screenings and school nursing responsibilities for ALE students. • Performed initial/ongoing assessments for students aged 5-21 with physical and/or medical disabilities. • Developed and implemented Medicaid care plans for students needing personal care. • Worked in collaboration with teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals to assure delivery of personal care in accordance with the regulations of the Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Medicaid Program. Home Instead Senior Care Rogers, AR Personal Care Supervisor, Registered Nurse July 2015 to May 2017 • Supervised Personal Care Program for VA, Medicaid & Medicaid Waiver clients. • Performed initial & ongoing nursing assessments. • Developed care plans to provide medically necessary services to eligible and qualified individuals. • Provided regular training and presentations in personal care. • Maintained adequate and accurate documentation of services provided and assured personal care program was delivered in accordance with the regulations of the Arkansas Medicaid Program. Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center Spokane, WA Nurse Coordinator, Registered Nurse July 2014 to June 2015 Provided management and coordination of services to infants and toddlers required under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Part C. Services included nursing, medical, orthopedic, nutritional and developmental evaluation of pediatric patients entering the neurodevelopmental center. Highlights included: • Coordinated pediatric, orthopedic, and nutrition programs and clinics as well as organized and oversaw weekly multidisciplinary case conferences. • Provided direct supervision and leadership to social worker, family resources coordinator, administrative, and nursing staff. • Partnered with Program Coordinator to provide supervision and management to special education teachers, speech & language pathologists, and physical and occupational therapists. • Assured completion and distribution of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) in accordance with IDEA Part C regulations and guidelines. • Participated in CICC (Community Interagency Coordinating Council) and EIN (Early Intervention Network) meetings. Group Health Cooperative Spokane, WA Clinical Operations Manager, Registered Nurse July 2004 to September 2014 Provided operational and administrative leadership and management of the Riverfront and Lidgerwood Medical Center Clinics in Spokane, WA. Services provided included primary care family practice, pediatrics, urgent care, midwifery, podiatry, radiology, oncology, infusion, and telephonic consulting advice nurses. Highlights included: • Provided direct management of nursing, radiology, scheduling, cashiering, and administrative staff. • Partnered with the Medical Center Chief Physician providing direct management and administrative support to medical staff. • Participated in the design and implementation of Medical Home components, along with cost, quality, and service improvement initiatives. • Successfully accomplished leadership and management skills in human resources, labor relations, programs & budgets, change management, coaching and mentoring, and staff engagement. Interim HealthCare Spokane, WA Director of Health Care Services, Registered Nurse December 2002 to July 2004 • Assured the efficient and effective delivery of all clinical and paraprofessional in-home patient care services in accordance with applicable law and regulations and acceptable standards of care. • Responsibilities included assessment, care planning, care coordination, and case management of all pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients receiving skilled nursing and/or paraprofessional homecare services; Avonex injection education visits; recruitment and retention of qualified caregivers and nursing staff; and continuous training, education, supervision and evaluation of employee’s and their performance. Spokane Regional Health District Spokane, WA Public Health Nurse, Family Resources Coordinator, Registered Nurse April 1994 to December 2002 • Responsible for providing case management and care coordination with home visiting services to Children with Special Health care Needs and their families in collaboration with Spokane Guilds’ School and Neuromuscular Center. • Responsibilities included continuous assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate nursing, medical, and developmental needs. • Provided patient education, support, and assistance with resource identification and utilization to families and children in the development of appropriate family service plans with patient identified goals. Education • Washington State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cum Laude, May 1993 Licensure • Registered Nurse, Washington Multistate 2025-Present • Registered Nurse, Washington 1993 – Present • Registered Nurse, Idaho 2002 – 2004, Inactive • Registered Nurse, Arkansas 2015 – 2020, Inactive
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