Brittany Holt
Mays Landing
Summary
Patient care-focused licensed practical nurse with 8 years of hands-on experience. Comfortable in fast paced emergency situations and adept in crisis management. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Case Manager
Horizon BCBSNJ
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to home or long-term facilities by effectively coordinating post-discharge support services such as home health visits or rehabilitation appointments.
- Consistently met departmental goals for timely completion of assessments, care plan updates, and discharge planning activities.
- Decreased medication errors through close collaboration with pharmacists on medication reconciliation efforts during admission and discharge processes.
- Optimized resource utilization by conducting regular reviews of medical necessity for continued treatment or intervention strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Proactively addressed potential gaps in care by assessing patients'' social determinants of health and coordinating appropriate supports to meet their needs.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of documentation standards and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Supported successful transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating the transfer of patients to appropriate levels of care.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives within the nursing case management department, consistently looking for opportunities to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
Residential LPN
John Brooks Recovery Center
03.2021 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services during high-stress situations to maintain patient safety and stability during the detox process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, evaluations, treatments, and medication administration in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Lpn
Recovery Center Of America
04.2018 - 01.2021
- 130 bed Addiction center
- Joint Commission Accreditation
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Subacute Unit Manager
Oceana
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Streamlined subacute unit processes for improved patient outcomes and staff efficiency.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Managed unit budget effectively, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources for optimal patient care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between acute and subacute settings by collaborating closely with hospital case managers and social workers.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and guidelines.
Charge Nurse
Health center at Galloway
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Staff Nurse
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center
06.2016 - 07.2017
- 120 Bed Facility
Education
Nursing
Prism Career Institute
01.2015
Skills
- Superior time management skills
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent at maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding professional ethics
- Withdrawal management
- Proficient in electronic health software
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare regulations
- Case evaluation
- HIPAA compliance
- Discharge planning
- Utilization review
- Chronic disease management
Leadership Experience
- Triage team member
- Leadership award
- Patient care award
Timeline
Nursing Case Manager
Horizon BCBSNJ
06.2024 - Current
Residential LPN
John Brooks Recovery Center
03.2021 - Current
Subacute Unit Manager
Oceana
01.2019 - 11.2020
Lpn
Recovery Center Of America
04.2018 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse
Health center at Galloway
07.2017 - 01.2019
Staff Nurse
Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center
06.2016 - 07.2017
Nursing
Prism Career Institute
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