tangobango

tangobango

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tangobango has 16 years experience.


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  1. Humana Employees

    I have been working as a telephonic care manager for Humana for several years. It used to be an excellent job. Now they micromanage you to death. We are salary exempt but you would never know it. We actually have to let our boss know by way of aux co...
  2. Have you ever done this

    Hold on a minute. The only one who should feel bad is the Dr. I cannot fathom a Dr not communicating with the nurses. She is in the hospital where she belongs. Not for one minute should you think that you let your pt down. How on earth were you suppo...
  3. wound in the wrong place!!!

    I am sold on Medihoney for slough and necrosis.
  4. venous stasis

    I have had great results with Profore. If the client has mixed venous/arterial disease get the Profore Lite and carefully read the instructions as too much compression is dangerous. Under the Profore I have used Xtrasorb for heavy exudate. The stuff ...
  5. Conflict of interest? Family member? Please help!!

    I think that as long as you assure the appearance of favoritism never exists than have at it. Do tell admin ASAP that your great grandma resides there. I would have loved to have had the opportunity to take my breaks sitting with my long gone relativ...
  6. Trauma ICU to Home Health?

    I work in the Tampa Bay area. My pay is good. I start seeing pt's around 0730-0800. I work until about 12 or 1 in the afternoon. I do have paperwork to do at home and it can be extensive depending on my day and the clients needs. I am full time but p...
  7. Skin Tear and Duoderm Question

    Me Too!!! Add a bit of skin prep and leave it alone for up to a week. Can put a tegaderm over it for the ability to shower.
  8. Anything positive about amedysis home health???

    I don't know about that particular company; however, as long as there are other opportunities in your area in case this doesn't pan out why not give it a try. What is good for one might not be suited for another. There is only one way to find out. On...
  9. Skin Prep- waste of time?

    I had a patient that I was treating for a great toe infection. The podiatrist also ordered skin prep to his heels BID. He was diabetic but well controlled. His heels had thick dry rugged callouses on them. Well, after a few weeks the callouses dried ...
  10. need to interview a home health nurse please

    What a nightmare. That is not my experience at all!
  11. Question on supplies?

    I have been in HHC for 2 years and the infusion company has always provided all the supplies for the administration and maintenance of any IV access.
  12. Recent Grad RN at Interim Healthcare?

    I have worked for Interim in Florida for 18 months. I absolutely love my job. I was a critical care nurse for many years and home care with Interim has been the best job I have ever had. Interim is a company of franchises so it is important to not j...
  13. PICC line blood draws and flushes

    It is high tech @ my agency.
  14. Software

    I'd like to take a poll on everyone's opinion on the best software for case developement, timelines, chronology, ect. I'd like to see your pros and cons on the matter. Thanks.
  15. Home Health Newbee

    Hi. I am a critical care nurse that is going to transition to home health care in Florida. Any information that would be helpful would be appreciated. Like other helpful web sites, tips, tricks, & things to avoid. Stuff to have on hand. I'll be p...