Brandie Carr

• Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
• Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
• Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.

• 11/2020- 02/2023- PRN RN- performing visits as needed and assists with quality review remotely of visit notes
• 3/2019- 10/2020- RN DOPC/ Branch manager- Oversaw and managed 25-35 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism. Audited Oasis and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy and performed coding to Oasis, Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise, Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff, assisted with training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety. Performed patient visits during the week as needed. During the last 4 years during staffing shortage rotated on call 2 times a month and performed visits after hours, during the day and weekends.
• 2/2017- 3/2019- RN- Outcomes Manager- responsible for complete Oasis reviews and coding, clinician education of outcomes related to oasis and improvement outcomes.
• 5/2011- 2/2017- RN-DOPC for main office- Audited Oasis and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy and performed coding, Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise, Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff, assisted with training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• 9/2010- 5/2011- RN-Interim DOPC for branch office overseeing day to day operations, supervising field staff, performing oasis review and coding, ensuring staff following Medicare guidelines and requirements and organizational regulations and policies.
• 8/2008- 9/2010- RN case manager overseeing field clinicians, scheduling patient visits, checking Oasis and coding, and overseeing clerical to ensure task completed.
• 2008- RN fulltime Admission nurse in field, Conducted patient assessments, performed IV infusions, wound care, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, wound vac therapy, venipuncture for labs, education to patient and caregivers and developed treatment plans.
• 2007- LPN prn- performed home visits to perform wound care, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, wound vac therapy, venipuncture for labs, education to patient and caregivers prn and completed oasis reviews and coding in office.

May 2021- current-

Work performing quality review on discharge oasis and non medicare admission assessment. Occasionally perform PRN SOC on weekends.

• Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.

October 2020- April 2021-

worked in the field as full time case manager over area performing patient care and overseeing LPN assigned to area. Performed wound assessment, wound care, IV infusion teaching, PICC line care, PAC needle changes, disease process teaching , venipuncture for lab collection, colostomy teaching, trach teaching and wound vac dressing changes.

• 2008- RN prn- worked weekends on med surg unit as needed providing direct patient care. Occasionally pulled to work same day surgery, geropsych, behavioral health and mental health units.
• 8/2005- 2008- LPN fulltime- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care, Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan, Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes. Occasionally pulled to work same day surgery, geropsych, behavioral health and mental health units. Obtained IV certification for LPN.

• LPN- PRN staffing agency for hospitals- worked Med Surgery unit, Same Day surgery, Behavioral Health unit, Mental Health Unit and Geropsych Unit
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

• Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds, provided wound vac dressing changes and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
• Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.

• Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
• Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Provided staffing for med surg floors in multiple hospitals prn
• Provided in home private duty assignment care for patients

• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions. Performed telemetry monitoring, maintained infusion pumps, wound care, administered prescribed medications and occasionally floated to respiratory floor.