Mary Toombs

• Provided compassionate care to hospice patients and families.
• Assisted in pain management and symptom control strategies.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.

• Provided compassionate care to patients in hospice settings.
• Assisted in managing pain and symptom relief for patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Educated families on end-of-life care options and support resources.
• Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in records.
• Supported emotional well-being of patients through active listening and empathy.
• Developed and implemented individualized plans of care for each hospice patient.
• Performed physical assessments including wound care, skin integrity checks, catheter changes and care, IV therapy administration and other clinical skills as needed.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient's progress towards goals of care plan.
• Responded quickly to urgent calls regarding symptom management or emergency situations.

• Triage and continuous care as needed.

• Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
• Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.

• Conducted patient assessments to determine care needs in hospice settings.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Educated families on end-of-life care options and resources available.
• Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
• Ensured compliance with hospice regulations and best practice standards consistently.
• Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
• Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
• Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
• Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to physicians.
• Trained and mentored new nursing staff on procedures and best practices.
• Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently within the facility.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.