Berline Gustave
Coral Springs
Summary
Highly analytical and effective communicator with exceptional teamwork skills, thriving in dynamic environments. Ability to quickly adapt to new challenges enables immediate contributions to team success. Strong commitment to continuous learning and growth, fostering a positive attitude that promotes a collaborative and productive work environment. Eager to further develop professional skills and make a meaningful impact within your organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Medical Field Case Manager
Genex
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- 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.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Post Acute Case Manager
AvMed
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Support physicians and interdisciplinary team in facilitating members care, with underlying objective of enhancing quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing cost of care
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Accountable for designated member caseload and plans effectively in order to meet client needs, manage length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources.
- Communicate with UM Medical directors on regular basis regarding high risk cases and participate in departmental huddles.
- Demonstrate understanding in utilization management processes.
- Use of Milliman guideline to help determine appropriateness of care.
- Discharge planning. Coordinating, facilitating and following up with member to ensure recommended durable medical equipment and home health service is arranged to prevent readmission post discharge.
Registered Nurse
The Palace At Kendall
03.2008 - 01.2015
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Continuous Care Hospice Nurse
Catholic Hospice Inc.
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Sterling Aventura
01.2005 - 03.2008
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2016
Skills
- Case assessment
- Service coordination
- Client advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Interviewing skills
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management
Language
Fluent in speaking, reading and writing Creole.
Affiliations
- Florida Nurses Association
- The Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma
- American Nurses Association
Certification
Case Management certification
Timeline
Bilingual Medical Field Case Manager
Genex
02.2024 - Current
Post Acute Case Manager
AvMed
01.2015 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
The Palace At Kendall
03.2008 - 01.2015
Continuous Care Hospice Nurse
Catholic Hospice Inc.
01.2008 - 03.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Sterling Aventura
01.2005 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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