ANISHA YOUNG
Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Skilled in infectious disease control and clinical judgment, effectively enhanced patient care planning and discharge coordination at Kindred Hospital Bay Area. A proactive approach to medical ethics led to significant improvements in patient outcomes, consistently surpassing employer expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
Tampa , FL
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' responses to interventions continuously.
- Maintained up-to-date charts to ensure accurate records throughout shifts.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Nurse Care Manager
Centene Corporation /WellCare Health Plans Inc.
Tampa, FL
05.2020 - Current
- Coordinates care and services of selected member populations across the continuum of illness
- Completes comprehensive assessment and develops care plan utilizing clinical expertise to evaluate member's need for alternative services
- Assess short-term and long-term needs and establishes case management objectives
- Manages 90 to 250 active cases based on case intensity and acuity
- Interacts continuously with member, family, physician(s) and other providers utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise to determine medical history and current status
- Assess options for care including use of benefits and community resources to update care plan
- Serve as liaison and member advocate between member, family, physician, and facilities/agencies
- Maintains accurate records of case management activities in EMMA using clinical guidelines
- Assist with prior authorizations
- Identifies and closes care gaps based on HEDIS measures
- Coordinates community resources with emphasis on medical, behavioral, and social services
- Applies case management standards and maintains HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information
- Reports critical incidents and information regarding quality-of-care issues
- Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines in day-to-day activities
- Schedules or facilitates scheduling appointments and follow-up services
- Request’s consultation and diagnostic reports from network specialists
- Contacts members to remind them about upcoming appointments and/or missed appointments
- Participates in monthly chart audits
- Performs special projects as assigned
- Discharge planning
Nurse Care Manager
CVS Health/Aetna
WFH
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained rigorous standards for handling patient data, adhering fully to HIPAA regulations.
- Facilitated seamless transition of care post-discharge from the hospital.
- Actively participated in weekly team meetings by sharing ideas and offering solutions when needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including progress notes, treatment plans, medication management.
- Educated families on disease processes and treatments options available to their loved ones.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Identified potential barriers that may impact a patient's ability to comply with prescribed medical regimens.
Long Term Care Nurse
Bons Secours Mercy Health
St. Petersburg, FL
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Assist in the delivery of healthcare through patient assessments, interventions and monitoring
- Administer medications to patients, monitor and document the effectiveness of all medications
- Assure the safety and comfort of residents and supervised caregivers
- Perform skin assessments and implement standing orders as needed to treat skin breakdown/wounds
- Demonstrated proficiency with data collection from medical history and complaints
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
- Performed clerical duties such as data entry, scheduling, patient calls, answering phones, and filing
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Discharge planning, diabetes care, post-acute care, palliative care, cardiac care, CKD care, CHF care
School Nurse
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
11.2016 - 10.2019
- Primary clinic nurse for students with diverse health needs
- Managed daily operations of health clinic
- Care Coordination
- Administered medications to assist with management of special healthcare needs, including asthma, diabetes, life-threatening allergies, mental health, and seizures
- Performed Triage and Emergency Assessments for school/home related injuries
- Closely monitored acute conditions and perform medical procedures
- Provided effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Extensive experience working with physically/mentally disabled children
- Liaised between students, parents, doctors, and staff to ensure comprehension of student medical conditions and treatment plans
- Implemented and evaluate nursing care plans
- Worked on interdisciplinary team with counselors, psychologists, nurses, social workers, teachers, and other staff
- Assisted with mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments in schools with 600-800 students
- Prepared monthly reports for department of school health
- Documented in Electronic Medical Record and update student's progress as needed
- Initiated parent contact, referral services, and community resources
- Ensured external follow-up care when required
Licensed Practical Nurse
South T
Tampa, FL
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Work side by side with therapist, physicians and resident post-surgery in rehabilitation setting to reach discharge goal
- Wound care, diabetes care, post-acute care, palliative care, cardiac care, CKD care, CHF care
- Scheduling of medical appointments
- Provide personal care to residents including personal hygiene maintenance
- Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges of patients
- Document accurate and complete patient information while addressing identified patient problems, and expected outcome
- Demonstrated proficiency with data collection from medical history and complaints
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
- Performed clerical duties such as data entry, scheduling, patient calls, answering phones, and filing
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg01.2019
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Erwin Technical College
Tampa01.2012
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Precepting
- Discharge coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- IV management
- Professional
- Strong medical ethic
- Feeding pumps
- Patient care planning
- Discharge Planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Care Manager
CVS Health/Aetna
12.2021 - 05.2024
Nurse Care Manager
Centene Corporation /WellCare Health Plans Inc.
05.2020 - Current
Long Term Care Nurse
Bons Secours Mercy Health
03.2017 - 03.2021
School Nurse
Hillsborough County Public Schools
11.2016 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
South T
03.2015 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Erwin Technical College