Annabel Brown
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Hardworking bilingual Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Care National
10.2022 - Current
- Develop, assess and adjust, as necessary the care plan and promote desired outcome
- Assess the members current health status, resource utilization, past and present treatment plan and services, short and long term goals, treatment and provider options.
- Coordinate services between PCP, specialists, medical providers and non- medical staff as necessary to meet the complete medical socio economic needs of clients.
- Provide member access to community based services.
- Provide patient and provider education.
- Enter and maintain assessments, authorizations and pertinent clinical information into various medical management systems.
- Weekly follow ups on requested member services and DME items and informing member of progress.
RN Case Manager
Superior Healthplan
10.2015 - 07.2022
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding members needs for transition from nursing facility to community
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, address member needs upon discharge from nursing facility to community and member needs being addressed while in facility
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes
- Managed 18-21 Nursing Facilities which included 400-500 members monthly.
RN Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Preregistration for patients before surgical procedures, gather data, medications, allergies, patient medical history, labs drawn, EKGs completed, necessary instructions for day of surgery, abnormals reported to MD
- Preop: getting patients ready for surgery, gathering patient data, meds, NPO status, starting IVS, PO medication administration as directed
- Recovery: patient care after surgery, making sure patient stable, administer pain medication as directed
- Stepdown: patient instruction on after care and follow up appts
- Endoscopy nurse: assisted with EGD and colonoscopy procedures, got patient ready for procedures, administered IV conscious sedation, monitored member throughout procedure, collected and labeled specimens and taken to lab
- Conscious sedation: administration of conscious sedation and monitoring of patients receiving spinal injections and corrections for cosmetic surgeries
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Home Health RN Case Manager
MS Homehealth Care
10.2007 - 03.2012
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to MD
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Endoscopy RN
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
05.2004 - 10.2007
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes
- Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms
- Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders
- Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Specimen collection and labeling
- Creating reports of procedure and findings.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Texas Community College
McAllen, TX01.2004
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
South Texas Community College
Mcallen, Tx08.1998
Skills
- Disease Processes
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Operational Standards
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Intervention
- Managing Patient Cases and Community Healthcare Programming
- Delegation and Motivation
- Needs Assessment
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- RUG
Additional Information
LVN experience includes working in Labor and Delivery, Nursing Facility and Outpatient Surgery from 1998 - 2003.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Care National
10.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Superior Healthplan
10.2015 - 07.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
05.2012 - 10.2015
Home Health RN Case Manager
MS Homehealth Care
10.2007 - 03.2012
Endoscopy RN
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance
05.2004 - 10.2007
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Texas Community College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
South Texas Community College