Adrienne Mancuso
Mount Bethel,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and good interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem, PA
06.2021 - Current
- Created discharge plans that ensure continuity of care after hospitalization or clinic visits.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Identified community resources available for assistance with housing, transportation or financial issues impacting a patient's health status.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all case management activities in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitated access to specialty services by identifying providers who accept Medicaid and Medicare insurance programs.
- Advised physicians regarding alternative levels of care when indicated such as skilled nursing facilities or hospice settings.
Home Care Nurse
BAYADA
Bethlehem , PA
03.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with patients and their families.
- Provided wound care, IV administration of medications, Wound Vac care, disease process education and symptom management.
- Instructed families and caregivers on proper homecare techniques such as dressing wounds, administering medications, providing nutrition and hydration therapy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all visits according to agency policies and procedures.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Visiting Nurse
Caresphere formerly RX Home Care
Bethlehem , PA
09.2014 - 02.2021
- Monitored patient progress, revising plans of care as needed.
- Utilized electronic medical records system for charting purposes and data collection and analysis.
- Identified signs and symptoms that may require further evaluation or intervention by physician.
- Assisted with medication management, wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
Visiting Nurse
Kindred at Home
Stroudsburg, PA
06.2015 - 03.2020
- Adhered to organizational policies and procedures related to infection control, safety protocols, HIPAA compliance.
- Identified signs and symptoms that may require further evaluation or intervention by physician.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients, including home health aides and family members in the plan of care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient status updates or changes in treatment plans and goals.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and self-care management strategies.
- Provided wound care, Wound Vac management/care, administration of IV medications and education of disease process management and symptom control.
Visiting Nurse
Slatebelt Visiting Nurses, INC.
Bangor , PA
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Provided wound care, Wound Vac care and management, administration of IV medications and education on disease process management and symptom control and reporting to physician/health care provider.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists. to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies.
Staff Nurse
Easton Hospital
Easton, PA
11.2008 - 01.2012
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY08-1996
Skills
- RN Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Community Resource Referrals
- Discharge Planning
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Task Prioritization
- Critical thinking
- Healthcare regulations
- Medical Surgical Nursing skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
- BLS /CPR certified
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
St. Luke's Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Home Care Nurse
BAYADA
03.2021 - Current
Visiting Nurse
Kindred at Home
06.2015 - 03.2020
Visiting Nurse
Caresphere formerly RX Home Care
09.2014 - 02.2021
Visiting Nurse
Slatebelt Visiting Nurses, INC.
09.2011 - 09.2014
Staff Nurse
Easton Hospital
11.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
- Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
- BLS /CPR certified
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