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Barbara Tierce

Red Bud,IL
Barbara Tierce

Summary

Compassionate, hardworking, and team-oriented professional registered nurse experienced in planning, coordinating, and managing optimal client care. Skilled in hospital, home care, and community settings. Motivated to deliver exceptional client-centered care while mindful of budget constraints and cost reduction.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

At Home Healthcare-Sparta, IL

RN Case Manager
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Managing multifaceted patient care from start to discharge including:
  • Case management, Care coordination, Patient education, SOC, ROC, Recertification, Discharge
  • Individualized patient care base on diagnosis/personal needs/home care setting
  • IV Infusion Including: Labs, IV Start/DC, PICC/Midline/IJ Maintenance, IV medication administration and education
  • Wound care including: Wound VAC Applications/Maintenance, Staple/Stitch Removal
  • Supervisory and Routine visits to monitor patient response to collaborative interventions and adjust accordingly to obtain maximum patient recovery and continued health and wellness.
  • All VIA Collaboration with other disciplines Including but not limited to, Case management, Nursing, Physicians, PT, OT, ST, and Community services in order to:
  • Receive/clarify orders
  • Reconcile/confirm medications
  • Obtain referrals/ community resources and schedule appointments based on continued patient assessment and identification of additional needs/interventions/education for optimal patient health and wellness.
  • This nurses main goal in the role of case management RN is to assist/equip the patient in streamlining/maintaining recovery and optimal continued health and wellness through assessment, education, and assistance in obtaining the resources/interventions needed for continued success.

Apollo Medical-Belleville, IL

RN Case Manager
11.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Managing multifaceted patient care from start to discharge including:
  • Case management, Care coordination, Patient education, SOC, ROC, Recertification, Discharge
  • Individualized patient care base on diagnosis/personal needs/home care setting
  • IV Infusion Including: Labs, IV Start/DC, PICC/Midline/IJ Maintenance, IV medication administration and education
  • Wound care including: Wound VAC Applications/Maintenance, Staple/Stitch Removal
  • Supervisory and Routine visits to monitor patient response to collaborative interventions and adjust accordingly to obtain maximum patient recovery and continued health and wellness.
  • All VIA Collaboration with other disciplines Including but not limited to, Case management, Nursing, Physicians, PT, OT, ST, and Community services in order to:
  • Receive/clarify orders
  • Reconcile/confirm medications
  • Obtain referrals/ community resources and schedule appointments based on continued patient assessment and identification of additional needs/interventions/education for optimal patient health and wellness.
  • This nurses main goal in the role of case management RN is to assist/equip the patient in streamlining/maintaining recovery and optimal continued health and wellness through assessment, education, and assistance in obtaining the resources/interventions needed for continued success.

Red Bud Regional Hospital-Red Bud, IL

Registered Nurse
03.2017 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Collaborative direct patient care on Med/Surg Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Rehabilitation Unit
  • Charge nurse experience
  • Preceptor for new hires
  • Supervise/monitor student nurses

Education

Illinois Central College
IL

RN Refresher Course
05.2015

SWIC
IL

Associate Degree in Nursing
05.1998

Skills

  • Med/Surg experience 5 years
  • Home Care experience 2 years
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in professional colaborate Interdisciplinary relations
  • Ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely
  • High degree of prioritization skills
  • Self starter, goal oriented
  • Proficient computer and keyboarding skills
  • EMR Systems
  • Case Management
  • Triage
  • Admission and discharge planning
  • Initiation of care plans
  • Patient education
  • Medication administration
  • IV start/management and drug administration
  • PICC/CENTRAL line care/maintenance
  • Infusion Experience
  • Tube feeding
  • Wound care
  • Wound Vac management
  • Bi-Pap management
  • Post-op care
  • Staple/Stitch removal
  • Foley catheter insertion/ care/ maintenance including CBI
  • Lab collection including blood/urine/stool/wound cultures
  • Blood transfusion
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Ostomy care/maintenance

Certification


  • RN, 05/31/26, IL
  • BLS Certification
  • Niche Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • AED Certification

Timeline

RN Case Manager

At Home Healthcare-Sparta, IL
04.2023 - Current

RN Case Manager

Apollo Medical-Belleville, IL
11.2022 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse

Red Bud Regional Hospital-Red Bud, IL
03.2017 - 11.2022

Illinois Central College

RN Refresher Course

SWIC

Associate Degree in Nursing
Barbara Tierce