Taryn Brochu Hastings
Grafton
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Salmon VNA, excelling in wound care and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing care coordination and quality assurance, while effectively training staff. Passionate about delivering exceptional patient outcomes and fostering collaborative healthcare environments. Committed to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in all aspects of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Salmon VNA
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Delivered skilled nursing care to patients in home settings across community.
- Managed comprehensive care, including wound care, catheter management, and neuro assessments.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing life-saving interventions and support.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans addressing daily needs.
- Demonstrated effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff.
- Identified potential treatment issues, such as drug interactions or allergies, providing timely interventions.
- Facilitated home care transitions by offering discharge instructions and continued care information.
- Monitored diet, activities, and behaviors to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Clinical Care Manager
Around the Clock Home Healthcare
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Directed overall operations of nursing services, focusing on financial management and quality assurance.
- Created educational materials to guide staff in best practices for clinical care management.
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires, promoting cross-training initiatives within teams.
- Managed scheduling assignments and performance evaluations for clinical staff to ensure accountability.
- Conducted regular audits on patient charts to maintain documentation accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with professionals to assess client needs, coordinating resources as necessary.
- Introduced methods that reduced overhead costs while increasing productivity across departments.
- Supervised family teaching sessions to educate clients on diagnoses and care strategies.
Nurse Case Manager
Right at Home Eastern Worcester County
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Conducted intake assessments and developed personalized care plans for clients.
- Coordinated medication fills while mastering operation of Philips medication machines.
- Led supervisory evaluations of caregivers, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Provided ongoing training and coaching to enhance caregiver performance effectively.
- Achieved promotion to case management position shortly after joining the organization.
- Monitored patient progress, refining treatment plans as required for optimal outcomes.
- Ensured effective communication between agencies for comprehensive care management.
- Presented structured care plans to caregivers through organized introductions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Massachusetts Bay Community College
MA01.2010
High School Diploma -
Natick High School
Natick06-2003
Associate of Science - LPN To RN
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MASkills
- Wound care
- Catheter management
- Neuro assessment
- Emergency response
- Treatment planning
- Patient evaluation
- Medication management
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Quality assurance
- Staff training
- Patient management
- Diabetes management
- Care continuum coordination
- Mental health nursing
- Intake and discharge
- Community health
- EMR software
- Home health care
- Chronic disease management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Case management
- Medication and IV administration
- Maternity nursing
- Newborn care
- EMR / EHR
- Vaccine administration
- Critical care
- Patient safety
- Wound care management
- Geriatric nursing
- Direct patient care
- Care planning
- Family education
- Emergency care
- CPR certification
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Medisoft
- Nursing process
- Emergency procedures
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Hospice and palliative care
- Specimen collection
- Infection control measures
- Medication administration
- Hospice care
- Pediatric nursing
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
Clinical Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Care Planning
- Evidence Based Clinical Care
- Managing Care Across the Continuum and agencies
- Improving Quality and Performance
- Thoughtful Training Strategy
- Human Resource Management
- Development and Implementation of Training for Administrative, Scheduling, Human Resources, Caregivers, Nurses, Payroll and Billing and Marketing support staff
- Specific and General caregiver, administrative and nursing staff Orientation Development
- Marketing and Sales Initiatives
- Plan of Care Development and Implementation
- Development of Nursing Department, Human Resources, Patient Care and Operational Department Policy and Procedure for start up company
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Salmon VNA
01.2017 - 07.2022
Clinical Care Manager
Around the Clock Home Healthcare
01.2013 - 01.2017
Nurse Case Manager
Right at Home Eastern Worcester County
01.2010 - 12.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Massachusetts Bay Community College
High School Diploma -
Natick High School
Associate of Science - LPN To RN
Quinsigamond Community College
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