Alison B Griffin
Bayville,NJ
Summary
Accomplished RN Case Manager with a proven track record at Hackensack Meridian Home Care, adept in chronic disease management and offering exceptional patient education. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary care plans and leveraging a compassionate approach to support patient recovery. Demonstrates strong adaptability and clinical assessment capabilities, enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager-Home Care
Hackensack Meridian Home Care
Brick, NJ
01.2016 - Current
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive wound assessments, including measuring dimensions and evaluating the stage of healing.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Provided support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic wounds or pressure ulcers.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies and conditions.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as negative pressure therapy systems or optimal wound healing outcomes.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
RN IVF Coordinator
Reproductive Science Center Of New Jersey
Eatontown, NJ
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assisted doctors during medical surgical procedures such as IVF retrievals and transfers
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Performed transvaginal ultrasounds on patients undergoing fertility treatment to measure follicular and endometrial growth.
- Coordinated the patient's IVF and IUI cycles by implementing doctor-ordered treatment plans, scheduling, ordering, and instructing on oral and injectable subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
- Performing intrauterine insemination procedures on patients as per doctors' orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ12-2006
High School Diploma -
Brick Township Memorial High School
Brick, NJ06-1990
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical assessment
- Medication management
- Cultural history
- Community resources
- Care coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Healthcare regulations
- Case evaluation
- Home care management
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Patient consultation
- IV management
- Professionalism
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Creative problem solving
- Stroke patient care
- Problem-solving
- Delegation and motivation
- Multitasking capacity
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Medication reconciliation
- Adaptability
- Preventive health
- Diabetes management
- Monitor vital signs
- Clear patient communication
- Diet and nutrition
Certification
- NJ Registered Nurse January 2007
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Case Manager-Home Care
Hackensack Meridian Home Care
01.2016 - Current
RN IVF Coordinator
Reproductive Science Center Of New Jersey
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Registered Nurse January 2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
High School Diploma -
Brick Township Memorial High School
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