Bessie Reddick
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic LPN Case Manager with extensive experience at Chateau De Notre Dame, excelling in care coordination and patient advocacy. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in IV therapy and committed to quality improvement and compliance adherence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Case Manager, Clinical Coorditor,
Chateau De Notre Dame
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care plans and coordinated services for diverse resident needs.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and effective health outcomes.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for patients based on their individual needs.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies for effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to facilitate timely interventions and referrals.
- Facilitated communication among families, staff, and external healthcare providers to promote continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and available treatment options to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the care facility environment.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals.
- Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with regulations.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Advantage Staffing
11.2008 - Current
Lpn Telehealth Nurse
Lcmc Health
New Orleans, Louisiana
12.2018 - 02.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare provider instructions to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assisted in developing individualized patient care plans to address specific patient needs and improve health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care practices.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Lpn ER ,Telephone Triage Nurse, Prior Authorizatio
Ochsner Health System
New Orleans, Louisiana
10.2015 - 12.2019
- Assisted in patient admissions and discharge processes, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-care instructions.
- Monitored patient condition changes and communicated significant findings to registered nurse or physician for timely intervention.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Educated patients on personalized disease prevention and management strategies to enhance their health outcomes.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Coordinated follow-up appointment scheduling with primary care providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services.
LPN Staff Nurse
Ochsner Extended Care Hospital
12.2012 - 09.2015
LPN Staff Nurse
St charles health care/ Unity nursing
08.2006 - 12.2012
Education
Diploma - High school
Andrew Jackson High School
Chalmette, LA05-1983
Lpn -
Cameron College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Nursing
- Case management principles
- Care coordination
- Patient Care
- Care planning
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy (6 years)
- Triage
- Discharge planning
- Patient advocacy
- Vital Signs
- Clinical assessment
- Health education
- Geriatric care
- Mental health management
- Palliative care
- Compliance adherence
- Quality improvement
- Quality control
- Patient oversight
- Clinical documentation
- EMR systems
- EMR systems management
- Epic
- Epic systems
- Healthcare software management
- Laboratory Experience
- Medical Imaging
- ICU Experience
- Intensive care nursing
- Supervising Experience
- Injection administration
- Venipuncture
- Trauma life support
- Post-op care
- Home care management
- Disease management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Team development
- Team support
- Emotional support
- Continuing education
- Healthcare regulations
- Policy adherence
- Utilization analysis
- Quality assessments
- Conditions reporting
- Medical Records
- ICD-10
- Healthcare software management
- Emergency preparedness
- Infection control
- Ethical practice
- Community resources
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Critical Care Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Mental health support
- CPR certification
- Team support
- Post-op care
- Patient documentation
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Interpersonal communication
- CPR certification
- Mental health support
- Infection control
- Emergency preparedness
Websites
Personal Information
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Links
http://bessiereddick4@gmail.com
Assessments
- Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment — Completed February 2020
- Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention.
- Full results: Completed
- Patient-Focused Care — Completed November 2019
- Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Timeline
LPN Case Manager, Clinical Coorditor,
Chateau De Notre Dame
01.2023 - Current
Lpn Telehealth Nurse
Lcmc Health
12.2018 - 02.2023
Lpn ER ,Telephone Triage Nurse, Prior Authorizatio
Ochsner Health System
10.2015 - 12.2019
LPN Staff Nurse
Ochsner Extended Care Hospital
12.2012 - 09.2015
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Advantage Staffing
11.2008 - Current
LPN Staff Nurse
St charles health care/ Unity nursing
08.2006 - 12.2012
Diploma - High school
Andrew Jackson High School
Lpn -
Cameron College