Carmen Tarpley
Jefferson,GA
Summary
Bilingual 20-year AF veteran with twenty-three years as a Registered Nurse licensed in multiple states (Az/Ga) with experience in skilled care of patients in Med-Surg/ Pediatrics/ Cardiac/ Mother-baby/ Icu/ Home Health/ Case Manager/ Oncology/ Ortho/ Rehab/ ER with chronic and acute conditions. Maintains documentation in accordance with Medicare guidelines. Compassionate RN Case Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, care planning, and case coordination. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless healthcare service delivery.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Gainesville
Gainesville, GA
05.2021 - 03.2026
- Certified Case Manager responsible for coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel to assess patient needs, develop and implement successful discharge plans, and monitor patient safety and quality of care.
Workers Comp Case Manager
Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, GA
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating injured employees through the medical case manager process.
- Works as intermediary between carriers, attorneys, medical care providers, employers and employees to ensure appropriate and cost-effective health care services.
School Nurse
Jefferson High School
Jefferson, GA
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Helped manage COVID program following CDC and Public Health guidelines.
- Provides basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness.
- Develops health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
- Educates students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene.
- Detects health problems in early stages through regular screenings.
High Risk Transitional Care Coordinator
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens, GA
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the effective delivery of care and interdisciplinary collaboration of medically complex and high-risk patient populations.
- Ensures effective patient advocacy as well as appropriate education and support for the patient, family, and caregivers in all care settings.
- Oversees transitions of patient care and provides effective coordination across the continuum of care within the Piedmont system as well as with outpatient and post-acute care providers to improve patient outcomes, decrease healthcare costs, and optimize the patient experience.
Admissions Nurse
Piedmont Home Health
Athens, GA
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Initiated plan of care individualized to specific disease processes in the home setting to achieve improved health and quality of outcomes for patients.
- Effectively utilized strong assessment skills to document, prioritize and develop a treatment plan to improve patient's condition and prevent re-hospitalization.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with home health policies and procedures.
Case Manager
Piedmont Home Health
Athens, GA
11.2012 - 12.2019
- Provided skill nursing care in the home setting.
- Responsible for overall management of an assigned case load of patients, coordinating care with other members of the home health care team, physicians and community resources to achieve improved health and quality of outcomes for patients.
Staff RN/Med Surg/Float Pool
NGHS
Gainesville, GA
10.2008 - 11.2012
- Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of patients with best practices and hospital policies and procedures.
Medic
USAF
01.1990 - 01.2010
- Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of patients with best practices and hospital policies and procedures and military standards.
Travel RN
ARMC
Athens, GA
08.2008 - 11.2008
- Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of patients with best practices and hospital policies and procedures.
Travel RN
Houston Medical Center
Warner Robins, GA
11.2005 - 08.2008
- Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of patients with best practices and hospital policies and procedures.
Staff RN
Coliseum Medical Center
Macon, GA
11.2005 - 11.2007
- Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of patients with best practices and hospital policies and procedures.
Staff RN
University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of patients with best practices and hospital policies and procedures.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2003
Skills
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Time Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordination
- Monitoring
- Customer and Personal Service
- Continuum of care
- Attention to detail
- Patient advocacy
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Certified Case Manager
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Gainesville
05.2021 - 03.2026
Workers Comp Case Manager
Lawrenceville
11.2020 - 04.2021
School Nurse
Jefferson High School
07.2020 - 10.2020
High Risk Transitional Care Coordinator
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2020
Admissions Nurse
Piedmont Home Health
11.2016 - 12.2019
Case Manager
Piedmont Home Health
11.2012 - 12.2019
Staff RN/Med Surg/Float Pool
NGHS
10.2008 - 11.2012
Travel RN
ARMC
08.2008 - 11.2008
Travel RN
Houston Medical Center
11.2005 - 08.2008
Staff RN
Coliseum Medical Center
11.2005 - 11.2007
Staff RN
University Medical Center
08.2003 - 08.2005
Medic
USAF
01.1990 - 01.2010
Associate Degree - Nursing
Pima Community College