Acute Care Nurse Case Manager Greater Newport Physicians Group resume example

As hospice liaison for St.Joseph Hospital, provided education to prospective patients regarding hospice philosophy, benefits and services and assessed for hospice eligibility. Completed initial physical assessment and worked closely with physicians to develop comprehensive plan of care for management of symptoms. Provided referrals to other hospice disciplines based on individual and family needs. Facilitated discharges from acute care hospital to private homes, assisted living facilities, SNFs, and Board and Care homes. As case manager, directed and provided care for up to 12 patients, collaborated with hospice interdisciplinary team to create and implement plans of care for terminally ill patients.

Director of Telemetry and Medical/Surgical Units at Hoag Hospital Irvine, new facility opened under Hoag brand 9/2010. Role included oversight of the opening/functioning of two 36-bed nursing units, hiring and training of charge nurses, staff, coordination for purchase of equipment to supply units,development of policies/procedures for new hospital. Managed 6 charge nurses,approx.150 staff. Rounded regularly to maintain high patient satisfaction, safety.

Coordinated educational opportunities for 41-bed urology/gynecology/gynecologic oncology, mixed medical-surgical unit. Acted as assistant to Education Department manager on major projects, developed, managed implementation of hospital-wide teaching projects, actively involved in developing materials for/teaching nursing orientation.

Provided care for post-operative and medical patients including direct patient care, teaching, advocating, directing ancillary personnel. Sub-specialized in treatment/care of gynecologic oncology patients. Preceptor for new graduates, students from local ADN programs, new hires. Relief charge on 41-bed unit, made patient care assignments, supported patients and employees, acted as clinical resource.