Alexa Teagle, RN
Saint Clair,MI
Summary
Experienced in patient assessment, care planning, and coordination. Proficient in Medicare Oasis charting and patient insurance information. Utilizes strong clinical skills and compassionate care to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrates effective communication and teamwork in dynamic environments. Professional nurse focused on providing patient-centered care and developing effective care plans. Showcases strong clinical skills in wound care, medication management, and patient assessment. Committed to team collaboration and achieving positive health outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing patient needs for optimal care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Residential Home Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their needs were met while respecting their preferences and values.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accuracy and timely completion of required paperwork.
- Supported family caregivers through education, resources, and emotional support during challenging times.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when administering medications or performing treatments/procedures ensuring optimal safety and efficacy.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to federal, state, and agency guidelines in all aspects of home health nursing practice.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care for patients transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation settings back into the community setting.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients suffering from chronic illnesses using a holistic approach that addressed physical, emotional, psychological, social wellbeing.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Attendant Care Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to federal, state, and agency guidelines in all aspects of home health nursing practice.
- Contributed to organizational goals by actively participating in performance improvement initiatives related to home health nursing practice.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care for patients transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation settings back into the community setting.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Harmony Care Homes
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accuracy and timely completion of required paperwork.
- Supported family caregivers through education, resources, and emotional support during challenging times.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing personalized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating services and maintaining open communication with patients, families, and providers.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
McLaren Macomb Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to eight patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Participated in ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the unit, contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based practice standards for cardiac stepdown nursing.
RN Floor Nurse
Lake Huron Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilized electronic charting system to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Patient Care Representative
Central Indiana Orthopedics
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Actively participated in staff meetings contributing valuable insights into improving processes within the clinic to enhance patient experience.
- Efficiently managed high volumes of phone calls, messages, and inquiries from patients or other healthcare providers, ensuring prompt responses and resolutions.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for better time management, resulting in decreased wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Greeted and directed patients to examination rooms and verified insurance coverage and collected co-payments.
- Verifying and billing of patient insurance companies
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
05-2019
Skills
- Experienced in Medicare Oasis documentation
- Skilled in navigating insurance processes for patient care
- Active listening skills
- Proven team management skills
- Patient engagement strategies
- Clinical evaluation
- Empathetic patient support
- Comprehensive diabetes support
- Case management expertise
- Home health care management
- Wound healing management
- Family advocacy
Certification
- CPR certification through the American Heart Association - status current
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Residential Home Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Attendant Care Services
08.2023 - 05.2024
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Harmony Care Homes
07.2021 - 08.2023
RN Floor Nurse
Lake Huron Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
McLaren Macomb Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
Patient Care Representative
Central Indiana Orthopedics
01.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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