Very experienced RN with 16 years as a staff nurse in multiple settings including med/surg, critical care and cath lab before moving to case management. Have been working as an RN case manager since 2000 and certified by ACMA since 2005. Currently working in an acute care setting (emergency room).
Skills
Patient care planning
Clinical assessment
Emotional awareness
Disease management programs
Long-Term Care
Mobility Assistance
Patient discharging
Acute and rehabilitative care
Family and patient support
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Coordinating referrals
Patient education and counseling
Follow-up calls
Inpatient and outpatient care
Intake and discharge
Patient relations
Community advocate
Education and Training
University of South Carolina - ColumbiaColumbia, SCExpected in 08/1984 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Millennium Physician Group - RN Case Manager Saint Petersburg, FL, 07/2016 - Current
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Millennium Physician Group - RN Case Manager Sebring, FL, 06/2000 - 04/2008
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Obtained recommendations for inpatient or outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisor.
Secured insurance authorizations to [Type] rehabilitation facilities or long-term care placement.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Southcoast Health System - RN Staff Nurse Wareham, MA, 08/1984 - 06/2000
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Provided direct patient care services while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
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