Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 10+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in long term care, ER, ICU, and homecare settings.
Skills
Case Management
Patient Care
Treatment Planning
HIPAA Compliance
Venipuncture
Staff Management
Pain Management
Medication Administration
Home Health Care
Dementia Knowledge
Patient Assistance
Discharge Planning
Medication Management
Insurance Knowledge
Managed Care
Emotional Support
Health Education
Disease Management
Patient Care Coordination
Infection Control
Acute Care
Patient Evaluation
Patient Information Collection
Work History
04/2020 to Current
RN Case ManagerMillennium Physician Group – Plant City, FL,
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
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.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
03/2019 to 04/2020
Charge Registered NurseHalifax Health – Titusville, FL,
Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Overseen the Covid unit during the pandemic.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
05/2011 to 01/2019
ICU NurseMission Health System, Inc – Nebo, NC,
Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to 4 patients daily.
Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Education
Expected in 12/2000
CERTIFICATION: ADMINISTRATION AIR FORCE TECHNICAL SCHOOL - Biloxi, MS, GPA:
Expected in 04/2013
Associate of Science: NURSING Montcalm Community College - Sidney, MI GPA:
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