Carolina Eller
Lone Tree,CO
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Planned successful discharges of patients with complex and chronic illnesses, such as congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, substance abuse, and cerebrovascular accidents.
- Arranged primary care, hospice care, medical equipment for discharges to home care, coordinated transitions to skilled nursing facilities or inpatient rehab facilities.
- Connected vulnerable populations, such as homeless and uninsured, to outpatient healthcare resources.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to collaborate with physicians and providers to assign correct patient statuses, ensuring compliance to CMS guidelines for reimbursement.
- Reviewed patient charts to determine correct status with McKesson Care Enhance Review Manager InterQual criteria.
Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse - Step Down Unit
Sky Ridge Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed throughput, patient rounding, employee rounding, staff scheduling, and performance evaluations
- Helped lead and implement bedside handoff for RNs and CNAs at the start and end of every shift
- Mentored and supervised new grad nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment, providing development, and educational opportunities
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Started and co-chaired a unit-based council for RNs and CNAs, implementing projects that improved the unit
- Started a party planning committee to facilitate employee engagement, friendship, and team building
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed ongoing assessments working with a multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized care plans
- Delivered medication and formula feeds via g-tube, monitoring responses to observe and address concerns
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southern New Hampshire University
NH01.2022
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Cape Cod Community College
MA05.2020
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Unit oversight
- Team Leadership
- Kronos
- Meditech
- Pyxis medication administration
Certification
- RN. 1668965
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
Accomplishments
Unit-Based Council - Step Down Unit
- Co-chair 2022
Unit of Distinction - 2022
- HCA National nursing unit of distinction award winner. My unit placed in the top 3% of all Step Down units nationally in overall culture, operational metrics, quality, and safety.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse - Step Down Unit
Sky Ridge Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Cape Cod Community College
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