Brandi Olivier, RN, CCM, LCP-C
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Registered Nurse of 20 years with a variety of valued experience. Highly knowledgeable in healthcare across the lifespan. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Extremely adaptable to stressful situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Coordinator-Neurology
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
- Maximized resource utilization by monitoring staff schedules and allocating tasks effectively.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, keeping accurate records and managing audits as required.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ocshner Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
Workers' Compensation Case Manager
Genex
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among physicians, therapists, legal staff, and patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by effectively communicating pertinent information to receiving facilities or home health agencies.
- Initiated cross-discipline collaboration efforts that led to improved patient outcomes across various departments in the facility.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
LHC Group
11.2004 - 10.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Southwest La Technical College
Opelousas, LA05.2004
Certification
- Case Manager Certified
- Life Care Planner Certified
Affiliations
- Louisiana Association of Nurses
- AANLP
Timeline
Operations Coordinator-Neurology
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ocshner Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Workers' Compensation Case Manager
Genex
10.2012 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
LHC Group
11.2004 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Southwest La Technical College
- Case Manager Certified
- Life Care Planner Certified
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