Work experience
Professional experience
AnMed Health, Anderson, South Carolina
May 2003-Present
Analyzes, designs and researches clinical information system and processes, analyzes customer requirements, evaluates and revises existing clinical information systems, provides technical support to the users recognizing need to utilize appropriate resources for software and hardware problems. Plans and presents customer training sessions for patient care users, makes oral and written presentations to project teams and other departments. Initiates evaluation of nursing clinical information systems. Analyzes evaluation and determines needed changes. Initiates software and process changes based on the evaluation data. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting for end users as requested. Analyze, designs and performs system build within flow sheet builder after attending flow sheet builder and flow sheet builder reports classes in Dallas, Texas. Has functional knowledge of the Physicians Portal application, Horizon Patient Folder. Worked with QS system for Labor and Delivery charting, developing training materials for staff and monitoring progress with charting. Builds queries that gather data from Horizons Clinical system thru Business Objects. Provided support for go-live for all units within the hospital setting when clinical documentation was started. Provides on going education to end users. Develops education materials prior to implementation of upgrades, new applications or new charting screens. Keeps end users abreast of changes and updates. Working as needed on 3N to provide nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns.
DHEC Home Health Services, Anderson, South Carolina
April 2001-May 2003
Provided support and coordinated daily operation of the clinical information software system. Provided training to all Anderson county personnel on operation of clinical information system. Provided ongoing training and updates to staff on computer system and changes to processes. Liaison between field staff, office personnel and agency administration for implementation and operation of software application. Provided first line product support for agency personnel using the clinical information system. Reported system errors and problems to Helpdesk and monitor resolutions of issues for agency. Mentored, supported, monitored progress of field and office staff in the use of laptop and desktops and clinical information software. Made joint visits with field staff during implementation of clinical system. Troubleshooting problems with clinical system. Worked with developers with problems that arose. Initial set up of all patients in the database. Provide clinical supervision for nursing and Personal Care Aides. Provide ongoing Quality Assurance. Held weekly OASIS reassessment conferences with clinical staff and follow up on recommendations made by audit committee. Prepared necessary reports required by South Carolina DHEC and participated in verification billing. Participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of emergency.
October 1999-April 2001
Implement and initiate the In Home Prevention Services for Seniors program in Anderson County. Coordinate with central office consultants involved with the program. Supervise Personal Care Aides and Volunteer Coordinator that work with In Home Prevention program, developed plan of care and assignments for individual clients that included the personal care aides and volunteer services. Public speaking engagements to promote the In Home Prevention Program and senior issues.
February 1998- October 1999
Home Health Admissions Nurse, responsible for initial visit, assessment, setting up plan of care, referral for specific disciplines, referral to community agencies/resources as indicated. Coordination with primary case manager and nursing supervisor.
January 1992-February 1998
Manages, plans, coordinates and provides nursing services to patients and their families. Completes nursing assessment and develops plan of care to meet patients’/families’ needs.
Provides home health services to homebound patients. Coordinates services with Medical Social Worker, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Registered Dietician and Home Health Aides. Planned, supervised, implemented and evaluated care for individuals and families referred for In-Home Prevention Services for Seniors. Managed caseload for home health patients and coordinated all care.
Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina
November 1990-April 1992
Neonatal Intensive Care-Care of 2-6 premature or sick infants working
with Nursing Assistants, Physicians and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners,
staff nurses and families of the infants. Placed nasogastric tubes for
feeding, IV placement and IV therapy, feeding, weights and daily care.
May 1986-November 1990
Labor and Delivery-Care of 2-3 laboring patients working with family
members, Physicians, Nurse Anesthetist, Scrub Technicians, and staff
nurses. Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and interpreted patterns, report
to Physicians as indicated. Perform NSTs and interpret as needed. Obtain OB history on new admissions. Care for women during delivery and care for infant at delivery. Circulate in obstetrical operation room for emergency
cesarean section, tubal ligations and other gynecology emergencies as
needed. Recovery of patients in obstetrical recovery room after surgery.
Care of high risk pregnant patients and care of compromised patients
post delivery including patients with central lines, arterial lines, and
Swan lines. Charge nurse as needed, making assignments and
assisting other staff as needed. Starting IV and maintain IV care
insertion of foley cath, drawing labs as needed, injections as ordered.
AnMed Health, Anderson, South Carolina
May 2003-Present
Analyzes, designs and researches clinical information system and processes, analyzes customer requirements, evaluates and revises existing clinical information systems, provides technical support to the users recognizing need to utilize appropriate resources for software and hardware problems. Plans and presents customer training sessions for patient care users, makes oral and written presentations to project teams and other departments. Initiates evaluation of nursing clinical information systems. Analyzes evaluation and determines needed changes. Initiates software and process changes based on the evaluation data. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting for end users as requested. Analyze, designs and performs system build within flow sheet builder after attending flow sheet builder and flow sheet builder reports classes in Dallas, Texas. Has functional knowledge of the Physicians Portal application, Horizon Patient Folder. Worked with QS system for Labor and Delivery charting, developing training materials for staff and monitoring progress with charting. Builds queries that gather data from Horizons Clinical system thru Business Objects. Provided support for go-live for all units within the hospital setting when clinical documentation was started. Provides on going education to end users. Develops education materials prior to implementation of upgrades, new applications or new charting screens. Keeps end users abreast of changes and updates. Working as needed on 3N to provide nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns.
DHEC Home Health Services, Anderson, South Carolina
April 2001-May 2003
Provided support and coordinated daily operation of the clinical information software system. Provided training to all Anderson county personnel on operation of clinical information system. Provided ongoing training and updates to staff on computer system and changes to processes. Liaison between field staff, office personnel and agency administration for implementation and operation of software application. Provided first line product support for agency personnel using the clinical information system. Reported system errors and problems to Helpdesk and monitor resolutions of issues for agency. Mentored, supported, monitored progress of field and office staff in the use of laptop and desktops and clinical information software. Made joint visits with field staff during implementation of clinical system. Troubleshooting problems with clinical system. Worked with developers with problems that arose. Initial set up of all patients in the database. Provide clinical supervision for nursing and Personal Care Aides. Provide ongoing Quality Assurance. Held weekly OASIS reassessment conferences with clinical staff and follow up on recommendations made by audit committee. Prepared necessary reports required by South Carolina DHEC and participated in verification billing. Participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of emergency.
October 1999-April 2001
Implement and initiate the In Home Prevention Services for Seniors program in Anderson County. Coordinate with central office consultants involved with the program. Supervise Personal Care Aides and Volunteer Coordinator that work with In Home Prevention program, developed plan of care and assignments for individual clients that included the personal care aides and volunteer services. Public speaking engagements to promote the In Home Prevention Program and senior issues.
February 1998- October 1999
Home Health Admissions Nurse, responsible for initial visit, assessment, setting up plan of care, referral for specific disciplines, referral to community agencies/resources as indicated. Coordination with primary case manager and nursing supervisor.
January 1992-February 1998
Manages, plans, coordinates and provides nursing services to patients and their families. Completes nursing assessment and develops plan of care to meet patients’/families’ needs.
Provides home health services to homebound patients. Coordinates services with Medical Social Worker, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Registered Dietician and Home Health Aides. Planned, supervised, implemented and evaluated care for individuals and families referred for In-Home Prevention Services for Seniors. Managed caseload for home health patients and coordinated all care.
Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina
November 1990-April 1992
Neonatal Intensive Care-Care of 2-6 premature or sick infants working
with Nursing Assistants, Physicians and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners,
staff nurses and families of the infants. Placed nasogastric tubes for
feeding, IV placement and IV therapy, feeding, weights and daily care.
May 1986-November 1990
Labor and Delivery-Care of 2-3 laboring patients working with family
members, Physicians, Nurse Anesthetist, Scrub Technicians, and staff
nurses. Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and interpreted patterns, report
to Physicians as indicated. Perform NSTs and interpret as needed. Obtain OB history on new admissions. Care for women during delivery and care for infant at delivery. Circulate in obstetrical operation room for emergency
cesarean section, tubal ligations and other gynecology emergencies as
needed. Recovery of patients in obstetrical recovery room after surgery.
Care of high risk pregnant patients and care of compromised patients
post delivery including patients with central lines, arterial lines, and
Swan lines. Charge nurse as needed, making assignments and
assisting other staff as needed. Starting IV and maintain IV care
insertion of foley cath, drawing labs as needed, injections as ordered.
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