Clinical Resource Coordinator resume example

I facilitated inter facility transfers for specialties and/or higher level of care. I also facilitated transfers to outside healthcare systems.  I was responsible for expediting consultations between referring patient care providers and receiving physicians. My role included triaging calls, prioritizing, excellent communication between providers, patients and transportation. To fulfill this role I have a broad based knowledge of medical conditions, treatments and communication skills.

• Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
• Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
• Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns. 
• Used Cerner to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
• Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs. · 
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
• Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes. 

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.