Amanda Smith
Albion,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with a proven record of excellence in patient care, medication administration, and treatment execution. Attentive to details, quick to respond, and adept in both routine care and emergency situations. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Seeking position to travel.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager/Case Manager/Registered NurseCase Manager/Registered Nurse Case Manager/Clinical Team Manager
Elara Caring
Jackson , MI
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Analyzed financial information related to insurance coverage eligibility prior to initiating services.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baker College Of Owosso
Owosso, MI03-2008
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Healthcare regulations
- Discharge Planning
- Palliative Care
- Community Resources
- Utilization review
- Medication Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Care Coordination
- Insurance knowledge
- Nursing Consultation
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Case Management
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Trauma recovery
- Task Prioritization
- ICD-10
- Community Program Referrals
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Team Collaboration
- Collecting vitals
- Continuous Improvement
- Professional Demeanor
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Self Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Analytical Skills
- Multitasking
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Safety Protocols
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective Communication
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Delegation and Motivation
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time management abilities
- Medication Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Diabetes management
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- IV drug therapy management
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
RN Case Manager/Case Manager/Registered NurseCase Manager/Registered Nurse Case Manager/Clinical Team Manager
Elara Caring
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baker College Of Owosso
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