Beverly Brown
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Case Management, ICU, CCU, Rehab specialties.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote RN Case Manager(
Amerigroup Medicaid
Fort Worth, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Completed initial assessments of apatients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Remote RN Case Manager
Texas Health And Human Services
Fort Worth, United States
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Effectively communicated with clients or parents regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Component of Texas Health Steps.
- Assist clients to gain assess to medical, social educational and other services r/t to their health conditions, health risk or for high risk pregnant women.
- .Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Instructor 1 Teaching BSN Program
West Coast University, Dallas Campus
Dallas , TX
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
Instructor 1
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
Staff Nurse – ICU/CCU/Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Glendale Memorial Hospital And Health Center
Glendale, CA
10.2009 - 10.2018
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for two adult,,adolescent or geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Transferred to Rehab Unit and rendered care to patients post surgery, post falls ,care for wide variety of diagnosis r/t physical rehab.
ICU Clinical Nurse
Fastaff Travel Nursing Healthcare
Detroit, MI
01.1991 - 10.2009
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses to two ICU patients per assigned shift.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Care of critically ill patients through out USA and HI.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Adjunct Professor
University of Detroit Mercy, McAuley School of Nursing
Detroit, MI
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Taught [Area of expertise] Medical Surgical Nursing courses, providing instruction to up to [10] undergraduate students.
Surgical Clinical Instructor
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Instructed senior ADN students with a focus on developing critical thinking skills
- Evaluated students weekly on the nursing process, including nursing care plans and teaching safe total patient care.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Provide clinical instruction to 10 BSN students in clinical settings on Medical surgical topics.
Nurse Consultant/Nurse Manager
Med, Urgent Care
Detroit, MI
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Managed 20 healthcare professionals for this 30-bed start up Community Hospital
- Recruited and trained nurses
- Successfully opened hospital and was granted hospital accreditations
- Prepared 2 units to meet guidelines for Medicaid/Medicare State Certification
- Developed policies, procedures, and nursing care plans for sub-acute and Emergency Care units.
- Designed new projects with timelines, budgets and scope of work plans.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Per Diem Trauma Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital System
Detroit, MI
01.1991 - 01.2001
- Nursed critically ill patients in an eight-bed pod of a 40-bed unit at this 900-bed hospital
- Established and organized a Contingent Nurse Committee.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
Army Nurse Corps
United States Army Reserve
Southfield, MI
01.1987 - 01.1992
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Nurse Manager on Post Partum Unit
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
1LT
United States Army Nurse Corp
El Paso, TX
01.1974 - 01.1975
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
Education
MSN,Education Option - Education
California State University
12.2014
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Southfield, MI02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit,Michigan06.1973
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Chest Tubes
- Interpreting EKGs
- PICC Lines
- Preventive Healthcare
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Epic Systems
- Nursing Consultation
- EMR Systems
- Teaching
Accomplishments
- Basic Parish Nurse Prep Course, University of Detroit, Detroit, MI
- Health Care Systems Teaching Certificate, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Ministerial Training/Director of Medical Emergency Response Team, Greater Grace Temple, Detroit, MI
- Beverly Ann Brown, MSN, MA, RN
Certification
Certified Case Manager
BLS
NPI
TPI
Timeline
Remote RN Case Manager(
Amerigroup Medicaid
10.2022 - Current
Remote RN Case Manager
Texas Health And Human Services
04.2020 - 09.2022
Instructor 1 Teaching BSN Program
West Coast University, Dallas Campus
07.2018 - 08.2020
Instructor 1
West Coast University
02.2018 - 07.2019
Staff Nurse – ICU/CCU/Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Glendale Memorial Hospital And Health Center
10.2009 - 10.2018
Adjunct Professor
University of Detroit Mercy, McAuley School of Nursing
01.2007 - 01.2008
Surgical Clinical Instructor
Monroe County Community College
01.2001 - 01.2002
Nurse Consultant/Nurse Manager
Med, Urgent Care
01.2000 - 01.2002
ICU Clinical Nurse
Fastaff Travel Nursing Healthcare
01.1991 - 10.2009
Per Diem Trauma Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital System
01.1991 - 01.2001
Army Nurse Corps
United States Army Reserve
01.1987 - 01.1992
1LT
United States Army Nurse Corp
01.1974 - 01.1975
MSN,Education Option - Education
California State University
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Certified Case Manager
BLS
NPI
TPI
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