Carol Patterson
Groveland,FL
Summary
Kind Community Health Nurse with 23 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with families and patients for comprehensive care and advocating for patient needs. Successful at implementing community health systems and assisting individuals with healthcare plans. Compassionate RN with 23 years of experience. Evaluated and interviewed patients, collaborated with physicians to design and administer treatment plans and prescriptions, maintained and distributed patient records and educated larger community on common conditions and treatments. Dedicated to working alongside community members towards improving public health.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Nurse
Health care
Leesburg, FL
07.2013 - Current
- Perform independent health assessments of individuals and families by evaluating their physical, mental, social and environmental health status
- Provide nursing intervention based on assessment of need
- Make skilled nursing observations and assessment of client health care status by monitoring and documenting such things as vital signs, pulse, presence of edema, heart and lung auscultation, Start IV and administering injections as ordered
- Provide case management for clients by developing care plans, consulting with other health care providers such as physicians and social workers, and referring clients to other health care resources.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle changes needed for improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments directly to patients following physician prescriptions and instructions and standard nursing techniques.
RN Staff Nurse /Utilization Review Nurse
Better Care Staffing Agency - New Jersey
Edison, NJ
02.2013 - 12.2023
- Medical, Coronary Care ICU, Telemetry and Medical Surgical (Floating Pool)
- Employed as a 'float' ICU nurse in Medical Intensive Care, Coronary Care and telemetry
- Assess and care for critical cardiac, respiratory, cardiac bypass, neurosurgery, and trauma patients
- Responsible for continuous monitoring of vital signs, interpretation of arrhythmias
- Maintaining ventilator support, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, and documentation medical as per protocol
- Worked closely with physicians and other nurses
- Administered emergency and maintenance drugs
- Reported patient condition to appropriate staff.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Managed post-operative care, including wound dressings, pain management and infection control measures.
- Assessed patient medical records to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures.
- Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.
- Served as a resource for staff members seeking guidance on utilization review matters.
- Evaluated clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness in order to make decisions about coverage determinations.
- Conducted reviews of inpatient utilization for compliance with admission criteria and concurrent review requirements.
- Monitored pre-authorization requests to ensure that all necessary information was received prior to approval or denial of services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of health plan benefits, policies, procedures, regulations, coding guidelines.
- Provided education to providers regarding utilization management processes and protocols.
Staff Nurse /Triage Nurse
JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER - Bronx, NY
Leesburg, FL
12.2006 - 12.2013
- Medical, Coronary Care ICU, Telemetry and Medical-Surgical (Floating Pool)
- Employed as a 'float' ICU nurse in Medical Intensive Care, Coronary Care and telemetry
- Assess and care for critical cardiac, respiratory, cardiac bypass, neurosurgery, and trauma patients
- Responsible for continuous monitoring of vital signs, interpretation of arrhythmias
- Maintaining ventilator support, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, and documentation medical records as per protocol
- Worked closely with physicians and other nurses
- Administered emergency and maintenance drugs
- Reported patient condition to appropriate staff.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Holy Name School of Nursing - New Jersey
Teaneck, NJ07.2006
Skills
- Nursing / ACLS /BLS
- Special needs
- Teaching
- Referral Coordination
- Community Advocate
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- RN,
- Certified Life Coach
Languages
English ,
Professional
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
Health care
07.2013 - Current
RN Staff Nurse /Utilization Review Nurse
Better Care Staffing Agency - New Jersey
02.2013 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse /Triage Nurse
JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER - Bronx, NY
12.2006 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science -
Holy Name School of Nursing - New Jersey
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- RN,
- Certified Life Coach
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