Registered Nurse Case Manager Resume Example Heart To Heart Hospice

REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER

Professional Summary

Experienced Hospice Nurse with background in home and institutional care. Works gently with patients and family to provide comfort and palliative care. Supports family with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains round-the-clock availability to patients and families.

Accomplishments

North Austin Medical Center-

Collaborated with WOCN consultant to create a comprehensive wound care program for the hospital.

Received Caregiver of the Year Award 2000 of NAMC.

Skills

Hospice Care
Patient Care
Patient Evaluation
Patient Care Coordination
Disease Management
Palliative Care
Medication Management
Medication Administration
HIPAA Compliance

Treatment Planning
Patient Information Collection
Infection Control
Quality Management
Health Education
Emotional Support
Dementia Knowledge
Pain Management
Scheduling

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager, 07/2013 to 11/2017
Heart To Heart Hospice – Austin, TX

Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Registered Nurse Case Manager, 03/2009 to 05/2013
River City Hospice – Austin, TX

Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Dialysis Registered Nurse, 10/2001 to 01/2009
Renal Care Group – Austin, TX

Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
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.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Wound Care Registered Nurse, 04/1995 to 05/2001
North Austin Medical Center – Austin, TX

Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
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.
Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and [Type] community members.
Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse , 09/1979
San Felipe Del Rio School of Vocational Nursing - Del Rio Tx

Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nurse, 11/2000
Austin Community College - Austin, TX

Additional Information

I am an ambitious, dedicated RN that provides comprehensive, compassionate care to all of my patients. I've received many compliments from them, over the years, regarding the care they have received. I'm an "Old School" nurse,

dedicated to the reason I became a nurse in the 1970's.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Heart To Heart Hospice
River City Hospice
Renal Care Group
North Austin Medical Center

School Attended

San Felipe Del Rio School of Vocational Nursing
Austin Community College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse Case Manager
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Wound Care Registered Nurse

Degrees

Licensed Vocational Nurse , 09/1979
Associate of Applied Science : Registered Nurse , 11/2000

Registered Nurse Case Manager Resume Example

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