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Betty Paplow

Lakota,ND

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Care Leader

Sanford Health
Lakota, ND
07.2015 - Current
  • Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

RN Case Manager

Good Samaritan Society
Devils Lake, ND
09.2009 - 07.2015
  • Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
  • Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
  • Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
  • Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Skills

  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Training and Mentoring

Timeline

Clinical Care Leader

Sanford Health
07.2015 - Current

RN Case Manager

Good Samaritan Society
09.2009 - 07.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of South Dakota
Betty Paplow