Angela Pinkham
Strong
Summary
HomeCare Case Manager with over 17 years of extensive expertise in clinical coordination and case management, adept at enhancing patient recovery outcomes through innovative care strategies. Proficient in utilizing Epic and Cerner EHR software, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering a supportive healthcare environment by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and continuously improving patient satisfaction and health results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HomeCare Case Manager (RN) - Full Time 32 Hour
MaineGeneral Health
11.2012 - Current
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patients care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate
- Collaborates as needed with disciplines to coordinate patient care, including discharges and transfers
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health
- Supported families in navigating healthcare system, advocating for necessary resources and services
- Advised patients on pre and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care
- Mitigated health risks by identifying symptoms of contagious diseases early in triage process
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and nursing staff
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - 36 Hours Weekly
MaineHealth
06.2008 - 11.2012
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patients care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate
- Collaborates as needed with disciplines to coordinate patient care, including discharges and transfers
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health
- Supported families in navigating healthcare system, advocating for necessary resources and services
- Advised patients on pre and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care
- Mitigated health risks by identifying symptoms of contagious diseases early in triage process
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and nursing staff
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care
Obstetrics Registered Nurse - PRN 4 Hours Weekly
MaineHealth
06.2008 - 11.2012
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds, and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy
- Supported women's health initiatives through participation in community outreach programs focused on prenatal care, family planning, and reproductive health education
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME05.2008
Skills
- MatrixCare Software
- Cerner (EHR) Software
- Epic (EHR) Software
- Triage patients
- Case Management
- Oasis E1 Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Coordination
- Communication
- Disease Management
- Clinical Judgment
- IV Skills
- Wound Care
- Lab Draws
- Problem Solving
License Number
Drivers License 4047228
Nursing License RN55198
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/08/1977
Additional Information - Professional Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Timeline
HomeCare Case Manager (RN) - Full Time 32 Hour
MaineGeneral Health
11.2012 - Current
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - 36 Hours Weekly
MaineHealth
06.2008 - 11.2012
Obstetrics Registered Nurse - PRN 4 Hours Weekly
MaineHealth
06.2008 - 11.2012
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Kennebec Valley Community College
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