Debra Bostrom
Norwell
Summary
Compassionate RN with over 20 years of extensive experience in elder care, home care program eligibility and interdisciplinary care management. Skilled in developing and revising care plans, securing Mass Health clinical approvals and collaborating with team members to keep elderly safely in a community setting.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
South Shore Elder Services
Braintree
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans for clients in need of support.
- Secures MassHealth clinical approvals for nursing faculty and community-based services.
- Determine consumers' eligibility for home care programs and services according to procedures and guidelines; ensuring accurate placement in PC/HHA, FEW and ECOP programs
RN
South Shore Hospital
Weymouth
08.2008 - 08.2019
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Worked on Emerson 3 with a focus on the geriatric patient and the float pool
RN
Milton Hospital
Milton
2000 - 08.2008
- Delivered patient care and education, emphasizing recovery and self-management for post-op patients
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated significant changes to the care team for timely intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
RN
Old Colony Elder Services
Brockton
1997 - 2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MA05-1996
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Care planning
- Eligibility assessment
- Health education
- Home visits
- Approval processes
- Effective communication
Timeline
RN
South Shore Elder Services
08.2019 - Current
RN
South Shore Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2019
RN
Milton Hospital
2000 - 08.2008
RN
Old Colony Elder Services
1997 - 2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College