rn case manager and infection preventionist resume example with 9+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Compassionate and accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 10+ years of experience dedicated to quality care a of patients and residents. Offering a proven history of successfully advocating for patients and working with practitioners by demonstrating excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task. Recognized for being thorough and knowledgeable with all healthcare coordination that patients may need. Personable and have exemplary customer service skills.
Skills
Patient Care Planning
Clear Patient Communication
Care Coordination
Compassionate and Caring
Decision Making
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Drug Calculations
Creative Problem Solving
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Preventive Healthcare
Accurate Documentation
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Expertise in Higher Levels of Care
Infection Control
Microsoft Office
Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Infection Control Process Coordination
Delegation and Motivation
Experience
RN Case Manager and Infection Preventionist , 03/2020 - Current Geisinger – Chambersburg, PA,
Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
Linked clients with social services, health care providers, and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers, and governmental agencies.
Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
Transitioned clients to different providers based on progress or needs.
Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and residents.
Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs, and gauge patient and resident progress.
Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
Monitored and kept meticulous records of resident treatment plans and response to medication and treatments that resident had.
Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventive measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, residents, and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
Created and implemented new and improved procedures for controlling infections, ensuring regulatory requirements are met for infection prevention in long-term care.
Developed educational programs for care center personnel, residents, and families to enhance knowledge of infection control.
Upheld requirements for data collection, reporting and quality control for duration of investigations.
Conferred with health department, industry personnel and physicians to plan, administer and evaluate health safety standards and programs that improve care center resident's health.
Compiled and arranged antibiotic, anti-viral, and fungal medication and treatment case data to complete monthly summaries.
RN Case Manager in Hospital & TCU, 05/2017 - 03/2020 Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – City, STATE,
Had the unique opportunity of working as a RN Case Manager on both the hospital side and the Transitional Care Unit side, simultaneously to improve and ensure patient's & resident's level of care needs are met, as well as to improve communication between both sides.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs and created individualized care plans.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion, higher level of care, and durable medical equipment (DME).
Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans, and provided plan of care to patients and families.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Secured insurance authorizations to rehabilitation facilities or long-term care placement.
Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
Senior Living RN Manager, 05/2015 - 05/2017 Good Samaritan Society, Woodland Assisted Living – City, STATE,
Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Managed performance of nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
Observed nurse administration of medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
RN Case Manager, 08/2013 - 05/2015 Good Samaritan Society, Woodland Assisted Living – City, STATE,
Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs, and performance.
Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans and provided plan of care to patients and families.
Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Coordinated therapies and durable medical equipment needs for clients.
Education and Training
Certificate: Infection Control For Long Term Care, Expected in 09/2022 - Centers For Disease Control - , GPA: Status -
Associates of Science Degree: Nursing Brainerd, Expected in 01/2012 - Central Lakes College - , MN GPA: Status -
Diploma of Occupational Proficiency: Practical, Expected in 01/2011 - Central Lakes College - Brainerd, MN GPA: Status -
Nursing Assistant Certificate Brainerd, MN: , Expected in 01/2009 - Central Lakes College - , GPA: Status -
Certifications
Certified Infection Preventionist through the CDC September 2022-present
Certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers by the AHA Currently certified every 3 months,
Additional Information
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and AFFILIATIONS
, Registered Nurse Obtained: March 22, 2013 License Number: 212799-4
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