Compassionate Nurse Case Manager offering 39 years of experience working with patients and families to facilitate smooth transitions following discharge from medical facilities. Committed to working collaboratively with health plan, leadership and department coordinators to achieve highest quality of patient satisfaction. Well-versed in developing individualized care plans and advocating patient welfare.
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Tracheostomy Care
Intravenous therapy
Well visit procedures
Sanitation
Strong clinical judgment
Oxygen saturation standards
Patient consultation
Acute care expertise
EMR / EHR
ICD-9 forms
Insulin medication assistance
Home care
Medication Administration
Collecting vitals
Preventive health
Chronic disease management
Education
Barry UniversityMiami, FLExpected in 05/1983 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
BLS
Work History
Prisma Health Upstate - Nurse Case Manager With Medically Complex Children City, STATE, 05/2017 - Current
Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Medically Complex patients in challenging Home environment.
Prisma Health Upstate - Center for Pediatric Medicine City, STATE, 12/2016 - 05/2017
Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
Prisma Health Upstate - Staff Registered Nurse, NICU City, STATE, 10/2012 - 12/2016
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in [Number]-bed neonatal ICU unit.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
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Nurse Case Manager With Medically Complex Children
