Registered Nurse Case Manager Resume Example

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
• Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
• Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
• Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
• Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, hepatitis B and other illnesses of concern,
• Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
• Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
• Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
• Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
• Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
• Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
• Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
• Verified legibility of all patient clinical notes and updates prior to review by primary physicians.
• Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
• Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
• Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.

Charge nurse for a 38 bed Meducal Surgical unit.

Med Nurse for a 38 bed Medical surgical unit.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures, including setting up and monitoring chest tubes, tracheostomy care and maintaining respirators.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.