Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Barbara Kozak

Chambersburg,PA

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 14+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in Hospital Inpatient Med-Surg Dialysis and oncology . Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs. Highly competent Case Manager with passion for coordinating quality care for patients. Offering 4 years of experience in Hospice Case Manager nursing roles. Exemplary interpersonal skills and commitment to helping patients receive effective care in line with preferences and standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Case Manager

SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice
Chambersburg, PA
12.2018 - Current
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes

Registered Nurse

Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg , PA
01.2001 - 12.2018

Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes

Education

Associate of Science - Nurse

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
06.2009

Skills

  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Hospice Education
  • Medical Assessments
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Patient Examination
  • Disease Processes
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Case Conferences
  • Patient Admission
  • Admissions and Discharge Processes

Timeline

RN Case Manager

SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice
12.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Chambersburg Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2018

Associate of Science - Nurse

Excelsior College
Barbara Kozak