Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Transitions
07.2022 - 09.2023
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
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.
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Registered Nurse
Apostolic Christian Home Of Roanoke
02.2022 - 04.2023
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 02.2022
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advocate Aurora Health Care Home Health
07.2018 - 05.2021
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
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.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
OSF Homecare
01.2014 - 06.2018
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
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.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
05.1999 - 02.2016
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.