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Brenda McFarland

Brenda McFarland

Saint Clairsville,OH

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with 37 years of healthcare experience. Utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the care of patients and families. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

WVU Medicine Home Health
Saint Clairsville, OH
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Monitored and kept meticulous records of patient treatment plans and response of patient to medication.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs and gauge patient progress.
  • Proficient with Epic and OASIS
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.

Triage Nurse

Valley Hospice
Rayland, OH
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
  • Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.

Case Manager

The Health Plan
Wheeling, West Virginia
02.2024 - Current
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Responsible for the navigation and advocacy of DSNP (Dual Special Needs Program) members. These members require coordinated care and integration, including beyone specific care or situation, providing the member with a wide spectrum of services directed at not only at medical and behavioral changes, but healthy lifestyles and optimal outcomes asuring continuity and quality within the managed care systems.

Registered Nurse

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
Wheeling, WV
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored hospital discharges for a large practice and scheduled transition of care appointments within recommended timeframe.

Registered Nurse

Human Care Systems
Boston, MA
07.2016 - 12.2020
  • Managing a case load of 200+ patients by responding appropriately and effectively to questions/concerns and providing comprehensive quality care.
  • Interdisciplinary team approach to provide cohesive care to patients.
  • Addressing disruptions in patient care, including difficulty obtaining refills and questions regarding prior authorization.
  • Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH
05.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

BM Spurr School of Practical Nursing
Glen Dale, WV
08.2002

Affiliations

  • Volunteer for Marshall County Search and Rescue
  • Secretary for Cameron Girls’ Softball Association
  • Volunteer for Cameron Emergency Squad from 1988-1992
  • Cameron City Council Member 1990-1993

Timeline

Case Manager

The Health Plan
02.2024 - Current

Case Manager

WVU Medicine Home Health
12.2022 - 02.2024

Triage Nurse

Valley Hospice
07.2021 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

Human Care Systems
07.2016 - 12.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Belmont College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

BM Spurr School of Practical Nursing

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