OBJECTIVE
Hospice Nurse with 8+ years of experience assisting terminally ill patients and supporting their families. Well-versed in medical terminology, proficient in updating charts, and skilled at administering medications as per physician’s instructions. Dedicated to providing patients and families with exceptional care and emotional support while managing daily healthcare duties.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hospice Nurse
Pathways Healthcare, Boston MA
Sep 2019 – Present
- Regularly evaluate patients’ health status to assess their emotional, physical, and spiritual home care needs
- Assist post-operative patients by monitoring reactions and incorporating therapeutic measures as their conditions change
- Educate families on illnesses, medications, and treatments while responding to questions or concerns
- Offer exceptional care and assistance to 35 individuals dealing with both acute and chronic conditions
Hospice Nurse
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice – Boston MA
Jun 2016 – Aug 2019
- Attended to post-operative and acutely ill patients on a 21-bed step-down unit by performing CPR and other emergency measures as needed
- Maintained a solid rapport with caregivers and taught them to manage patients’ pain, check for vital signs, and address sudden health changes
- Administered prescribed oral medications as directed by the physician
- Evaluated patients’ care plans and updated charts based on their responses to medications and treatments
Nursing Assistant
Bear Mountain Healthcare – Boston MA
Jun 2014 – Aug 2016
- Provided basic patient care, including treating bedsores, taking blood pressure, giving enemas, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Participated in on-call rotations and collaborated with senior hospice personnel to provide after-hour service
- Responded to emergencies and reported symptom changes to the RN manager
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boston University – Boston, MA
May 2014
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Rehabilitative care
- Crisis management
- Medication administration
- Phlebotomy
- Cultural sensitivity
