AIDA KARAVDIC
La Mesa,CA
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse seeking to work as an RNCM. I am a compassionate Nurse offering over 13 years of experience working with patients and families to facilitate smooth transitions. I am committed to working collaboratively with leadership and department coordinators to achieve highest quality of patient satisfaction. Well-versed in developing individualized care plans and advocating for patient welfare.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Apreva Hospice
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.;
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Proficient at Home Care Home based charting, and excellent at educating employees on electronic based systems.
RN Case Manager
Mission Healthcare
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, IDG teams, and patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Proficient at Home Care Home based electronic charting.
Case Manager
Sojourn Hospice
11.2018 - 10.2019
- In charge of Interdisciplinary Team, working collaborating with MD, Nursing Staff, Social Worker, Spiritual Counselor in providing patient care
- Proficient in using Devero Charting System
- Supervising LVN and CHHA visits and working closely with other staff members in various settings
- Overseeing the ordering of medication, equipment, supplies for hospice patients
- Providing ongoing education about clinical nursing issues, end of life care and palliative care to staff, patients and families
- Care conferences with facility and patients
- Providing emotional support and active listening to patients and their loved ones
- Developing and initiating Nursing Care Plans, Fall Risk Assessments and New Treatment orders
- Delivering ongoing Nursing Case Management Services to patients with a prognosis of 6 months or less
- Quality assurance process with LVNs and CHHA
- Training new staff in field and on computer system.
Case Management
Apreva Hospice
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Proficient in using Consolo Charting System.
- Documented case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Supervised interns and gave case management feedback.
- Uploaded evidence into case management system each day.
- Led daily case management rounds on assigned unit.
- Conducted case management activities and services with multidisciplinary team.
Case Management
Avalon Hospice and Palliative Care
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Case Management of patients up to 20
- Admissions to Hospice care
- On Call Services as needed
- Good working ethics with Community Health Group Insurance
- Training new employees on Kinnser system and training employees in the field.
- Documented case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Supervised employees and gave case management feedback.
- Uploaded evidence into case management system each day.
- Uploaded evidence into case management system each day.
- Conducted case management activities and services with multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinated case management through safe and timely reunification services for children.
Small Business Owner
AAA LOGISTICS, LLC
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Arranging Loads for Trucking Company, Negotiating best rates for driver and company
- Providing Excellent customer service and marketing
- Communicating with driver in regards to location, rate and providing directions as needed
- Signing Broker Contracts, faxing, emailing and filling of documents
- Monthly earnings and expense reports.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
Clinical Care Manager/RN Case Manager
Sonata Hospice
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Overseeing RN, LVN, CHHA and other clinical staff, Collaborating care with Physicians and family members
- Making schedules, daily and on call
- Providing support to clinical, office and field staff
- Problem solving with patients, facilities and families
- Approving medications and equipment as necessary
- In Charge of budgeting and ordering supplies
- In addition to these duties performing all other duties listed bellow
- Quality control with all disciplines, RN, LVN, CHHA, Social work and Chaplain, Admissions team
- Overseeing IDT team and collaborating patient care, possible admissions and discharges as well as recertification's according to Medicare Guidelines
- Knowledge about Medicare and Medical Guidelines as well as other insurances, Blue Cross and Tricare
- Helping out with placement of patients to Nursing Home Facilities, Hospitals, Board and Cares and homes
- Admissions and discharges to hospice.
RN Case Manager/Admission Nurse/Training Nurse
Silverado Hospice
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Case Management in North county first and Managing Silverado Escondido Assisted living community
- Case Manager in South County and East County
- Helping with Assessments, Evaluations and Admissions
- On call Afterhours and on the weekends as needed
- Training new hire employees.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Charge Nurse
St Paul's Senior Homes and Services
11.2008 - 04.2010
- Assessment and Admission of new and potential residents, as well as discharge of current residents to another facility or home
- Managed staff and staffing daily and monthly schedule
- Supervised Med-Tech's as well as CNA's and provided them with daily tasks assigned
- Assisted administrator with hiring of potential candidates for Nursing jobs, as well as collaboration on new procedures and new policies
- Coordinated resident care with physicians, X-ray, laboratory, pre-surgery as well as post-surgery residents, as well as ongoing patient education
- Actively worked with different Hospice Agencies and helped residents and their family with coping with terminal illness
- Trained and supervised new nursing staff, gave Med-Tech classes so they can get certified, as well as training on facility's polices and procedures
- Administered oral, SQ, IM, Rectal, G tube as well as J tube medications
- Daily treatments as well as daily dressing changes
- Managed care for MRSA and other infectious patients
- Daily comprehensive charting including weekly patient goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Clinic Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan Health Care, Covenant Clinic, Convenient Care
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and broad aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques
- Administered oral, IM, IV, and SQ medications
- Facilitated hospital admissions and transfers, reporting follow-up lab and X-ray results
- Utilized phlebotomy skills and performed diagnostic tests, i.e fetal ultrasound, bladder scans, and EKG's
- Assisted physicians in sterile surgical procedures, vaginal examinations, and cast/splinting placement
- Trained and supervised new nursing staff on clinic policies and procedures.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing -
Hawkeye Community College
07.2008
Practical Nursing -
Hawkeye Community College
07.2006
Skills
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Healthcare regulations
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Certified Bosnian Interpreter
- Bilingual; Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and basic Spanish
- Electronic health records
- Home care management
- HIPAA compliance
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Time management
- Cultural competence
License Certification
- California Board of Registered Nursing, BRN 795211, 2011
- Owner of AAA Logistics, LLC
- Bosnian Interpreter Certification, True
- Speaking basic Spanish
- Training in computer charting in these programs (Mckessin, HealthCare First, Devero, Consolo, Allscrips, Kinnser, HAC, Carecast)
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Apreva Hospice
01.2023 - 01.2024
RN Case Manager
Mission Healthcare
10.2019 - 11.2022
Case Manager
Sojourn Hospice
11.2018 - 10.2019
Case Management
Apreva Hospice
10.2017 - 11.2018
Case Management
Avalon Hospice and Palliative Care
07.2017 - 10.2017
Clinical Care Manager/RN Case Manager
Sonata Hospice
05.2014 - 03.2015
Small Business Owner
AAA LOGISTICS, LLC
01.2014 - 08.2017
RN Case Manager/Admission Nurse/Training Nurse
Silverado Hospice
05.2011 - 03.2014
Charge Nurse
St Paul's Senior Homes and Services
11.2008 - 04.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Clinic Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan Health Care, Covenant Clinic, Convenient Care
11.2007 - 08.2008
Associate Degree Nursing -
Hawkeye Community College
Practical Nursing -
Hawkeye Community College
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