Bethany Zink
Holt,MI
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 10+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in the homecare, hospital, and long-term care settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Residential Home Health
01.2019 - Current
- Autonomously case managed 6 homecare patients per day
- Complied with Medicare guidelines and standards
- Completed OASIS assessments
- Completed documentation in HCHB within 24 hours post visit
- Communicated with clinicians, physicians, pharmacies, patients, caregivers, insurance companies, etc.
- Completed medication reconciliation each visit
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions, contributing to improved quality of care and patient satisfaction scores.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Allegiance
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed 6 med-surg patients per shift
- Managed and delegated to Certified Nurse Aides
- Completed accurate documentation by end of shift
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Acute Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Consulted with up to 4 patients each day to review physical conditions and make care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert acute dialysis nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs to up to 4 patients per day.
- Reduced complications by thoroughly assessing patients prior to initiating dialysis treatments.
- Enhanced team efficiency with timely and accurate documentation of treatment plans, interventions, and patient responses.
- Educated patients on their treatment plan, medications, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately while continuously monitoring for adverse effects or reactions during dialysis treatments.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, anemia management in conjunction with the appropriate medical professionals to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Evaluated patients' needs for vascular access placement or maintenance; coordinated scheduling for necessary surgeries or interventions accordingly.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, accurately identifying changes in patients'' conditions and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Histology
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI2009
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Case Evaluation and Analysis
- Continuous Learning Mindset
- EMR/EHR Experience
- Organizational Competencies
- Clinical Documentation Expertise
- OASIS Knowledge
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Residential Home Health
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Allegiance
09.2016 - 12.2017
Acute Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
07.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Lansing Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Histology
Lansing Community College
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