Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager Resume Example Kindred Hospice

HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER

Professional Summary

Driven, hardworking Hospice Case Manager bringing demonstrated excellent patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, wide ranging clinical skills and excellent communication skills. Experienced nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Skills

Case management
Chronic disease management
Staff management
Direct patient care
Care plan development

Patient assessments
Staff education and training
EMR / EHR
Charting and clinical documentation
Wound cleaning/care expertise

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager03/2013 to Current
Kindred Hospice – San Diego, CA

Provides extensive education to terminal patients, family members and caregivers regarding patient plan of care and all aspects of hospice care.
Collaborates with patients, families, physicians, social workers, private caregivers, staff nurses, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documents all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Administers medications and treatment to patients and monitors responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Manages care for patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Provides direct patient care, stabilizing patients and determining next course of action.
Provides training and education regarding care of terminal patient, medication management, disease process, transitioning and dying process to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Provides extensive emotional support and active listening skills to patients, their families and care providers.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager01/2010 to 03/2013
San Diego Hospice And Palliative Medicine – San Diego, CA

Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

Telephonic Registered Nurse06/2007 to 01/2010
VITAS Healthcare Corporation – San Diego, CA

Provided Telephonice Hospice Nursing care to patients and families in high volume, after hours telephone triage center.
Updated patient charts using EMR data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.

Traveling ICU Registered Nurse06/1999 to 01/2007
American Mobile Nurse – San Diego, CA

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing12/1997Charles Stewart Mott Community College- Flint, MI

Hospital Corpsman USN: Nursing06/1986United States Navy- Chicago, Illinois

Certifications

Registered Nurse in CA, License number 557902, Current
BLS/CPR Certification Current

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Kindred Hospice
San Diego Hospice And Palliative Medicine
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
American Mobile Nurse

School Attended

Charles Stewart Mott Community College
United States Navy

Job Titles Held:

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Telephonic Registered Nurse
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing 12/1997
Hospital Corpsman USN : Nursing 06/1986

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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