Barbara McNamara
Fanwood,NJ
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care coordination and healthcare management. Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ
06.1992 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Kean University
Union, NJ05.1994
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Overlook Medical Center
06.1992 - Current
BSN - Nursing
Kean University