Andrea Abbitt

• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
• Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
• Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, fostering collaborative approach to healthcare.
• Advocated for patients with insurance companies, securing coverage for necessary treatments and medications.
• Enhanced team efficiency, providing training and guidance to junior case managers and nursing staff.
• Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely updates on care progress.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
• Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
• Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
• Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.

• Developed strong rapport with community partners by attending local health fairs, conferences, or networking events to promote the facility''s programs and services.
• Served as a liaison between patients and their insurance providers, advocating for coverage of necessary treatments and services.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility for specific programs or services.
• Collaborated with marketing efforts to showcase facility strengths and attract new referral sources from local hospitals or community-based organizations.

• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
• Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
• Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
• Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.

• Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
• Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
• Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Worked as aN RN Consultant performing chart audits of the Hoosier Assurance Instrument for Adults (HAPI-A) at various behavioral health facilities in the state of Indiana. This involved auditing 58 charts and conducting an exit interview with staff providing results and recommendations.