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REGISTERED NURSE, ICU
Professional Summary

Proven history of success in optimizing patient care as well-qualified and highly experienced nurse case manager. Minimize hospital stays through detailed focus on internal systems and individual patient needs. Focused on boosting utilization and department operational efficiency.Registered case manager offering 12 years of experience in nursing and healthcare. Expert in managing all aspects of patient care with proven leadership, delegation skills and mentoring abilities. Consistently achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 40 years of nursing's experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients .

Skills
  • Chronic disease management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Case management
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Patient assessments
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Patient care coordination
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU, 12/1986 to 02/2008
Tomball Regional Medical Center – Tomball, TX
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • 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
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
  • Supervised and managed functions for 20-bed critical care unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Provided exceptional care to 3 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Registered Nurse Case Manager, 02/2008 to 04/2016
Tomball Regional Medical Center – Tomball, TX
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
  • 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
  • Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients
  • Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to question and concerns
  • Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 20 by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles
  • Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients
  • Ensured that all patient clinical notes and updates were legible for primary physicians
  • Used medi tech to maintaindatabase of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services
  • Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services
  • Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns
Registered Nurse Case Manager, 05/2016 to Current
Kindred Healthcare – Tomball, TX
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
  • Coordinated care of injured workers by liaising with hospital staff to organize treatments and program resources
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
  • Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients
  • Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
  • Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to question and concerns
  • Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician
  • Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 15-20 by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles
  • Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients
  • Ensured that all patient clinical notes and updates were legible for primary physicians
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services
  • Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs
  • Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 05/1976
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma - Selma, AL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Tomball Regional Medical Center
  • Kindred Healthcare

School Attended

  • George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, ICU
  • Registered Nurse Case Manager

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science : Nursing , 05/1976

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