AUTUM WHEELER
Legacy Hospice
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments.Proven skills in patient assessment, advocacy and resource management.
Work History
RN Case Manager
4 Years 3 Months- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- 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.
Infusion RN
5 Years 9 Months- Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Collaborates with the patient, the patient's family and other members of the health care team
- Triage calls daily in office and remotely
- Assess, plans, implements, evaluates, and coordinates treatment plans
- Administers chemotherapy/immunotherapy
- Co-coordinator for inpatient chemotherapy orders
- Preceptor for new RN hires
Registered Nurse
6 Years 7 Months- Hematology-Oncology/Palliative Care Register Nurse - Charge Nurse
- Collaborating and communicating within the interdisciplinary team, patients and families
- Providing continuity of care for both patients and their families
- Bestowing cultural competence
- Maintaining confident autonomy while working well within a team environment
- Making nursing assignments and supporting fellow floor nurses/CNAs in charge nurse role
- Chemotherapy, blood product, and general medication administration
- Preceptor for new graduate RNs and students
- Daisy Award Nominee
- Oncology Nurse Association Member
Registered Nurse
8 Months- Effective component to a team environment
- Collaborating and communicating within the interdisciplinary team, patients and families
- Medication and blood product administration
- Effectively reading and interpreting EKGs
- Patient educator
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Associates of Science - Nursing
Skills
EMR Systems
Multidisciplinary approach
Chronic disease management
Palliative care
Pain Management
OCN-Oncology Certified Nurse
Patient educator and advocate
HIPAA compliance
Triage Calls
Central line/Port care
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- Biotherapy/Immunotherapy Certified
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Legacy Hospice
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Infusion RN
Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
11.2016 - 08.2022Read More
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Healthcare
04.2010 - 11.2016Read More
Registered Nurse
Johnston-Willis Hospital
08.2009 - 04.2010Read More
Germanna Community College
Associates of Science from Nursing
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Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Bachelor's Degree from Nursing
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