Experienced Registered Nurse recognized for strong clinical judgment and compassionate care. Demonstrated success in optimizing treatment outcomes by effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and executing improvement initiatives to enhance patient health outcomes.
Work History
RN Case Manager
9 Years 1 Month
Shriners Children's - Spokane | 06.2017 - 07.2026
Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored interventions.
Coordinated patient care plans to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Monitored progress of patients, adjusting care strategies based on evolving health conditions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction.
Responsible for creating safe, healthy environments that supported the work of the care management team to improve patient health outcomes, patient engagement, and patient experience while minimizing costs to patients and families.
Responsibly managed and applied resources to maximize the benefit to the patients, families and organization.
Executed improvement initiatives in organizational processes and services, using quality improvement processes and assessment tools to better identify and serve customer needs.
Developed, implemented, and adhered to annual departmental budgets.
Assured compliance with mandatory/regulatory requirements.
Implemented needed changes in professional practice to enhance and endorse continuum of care development.
Networked with outside agencies to maintain current knowledge of available resources for discharge planning and patient needs.
RN Charge Nurse
5 Years 9 Months
Kootenai Health | 08.2011 - 05.2017
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding, compliance, and patient independence.
Evaluated, planned, implemented, and documented nursing care for assigned patient population.
Assisted physicians during exams and procedures. Performed additional duties as assigned.
Served in a leadership role, guiding, training, and mentoring newer nurses.
Assisted in the development of the nurse career ladder program.
RN Staff Nurse
1 Year 11 Months
Salem Clinic | 09.2009 - 08.2011
Monitored patient vitals, administered medications, and recorded observations accurately.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Monitored patient vitals, administered medications, immunizations, and recorded observations accurately.
Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and compliance.
Performed patient care such as cardiac stress tests, ear lavage, anticoagulation assessments, wound care, refilled medications, post-hospital discharge follow-ups, triage, and other duties as assigned.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walla Walla University School of Nursing | Portland | 06-2004
Skills
Chronic disease management
Discharge planning
Care coordination
Utilization management
EMR proficiency
Quality improvement
Multidisciplinary approach
Critical thinking
Strong clinical judgment
Staff development
HIPAA compliance
Compassionate and caring
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN)
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Shriners Children's - Spokane
06.2017 - 07.2026Read More
RN Charge Nurse
Kootenai Health
08.2011 - 05.2017Read More
RN Staff Nurse
Salem Clinic
09.2009 - 08.2011Read More
Western Governors University
Master of Science from Nursing Leadership And Management