Amanda Kuhn
Surfside Beach,SC
Summary
Results-driven RN Case Manager with proven track record at Amedisys Hospice, specializing in clinical assessment and patient advocacy. Proven ability to create tailored care plans and lead quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and dedication to healthcare excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Bluefield, WV
07.2023 - Current
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN Case Manager Nursing Supervisor
Rescare Homecare
Princeton, WV
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Conducted quarterly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided staff education and training on new equipment, techniques, and processes.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff members to identify areas for improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among medical staff in a professional manner.
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection of qualified nursing personnel.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members or patients to determine appropriate corrective action.
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding their care experience.
- Oversaw implementation of infection control protocols.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical
Bluefield, WV
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by administering advanced life support procedures as needed.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV12-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV05-2020
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare regulations
- BLS CPR
- Catheter monitoring
- Pain Management
- ICD-10
- Home care
- Wound Dressing
- Team building
- Dementia Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Training staff
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Quality Improvement
- Family planning services education
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Documentation
- End of life care
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
07.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager Nursing Supervisor
Rescare Homecare
11.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical
06.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State University