Caroline Ardis
Lexington,SC
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Case Manager with extensive experience in acute care settings. Expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams and creating tailored care plans to boost patient engagement. Proficient in conducting complex clinical assessments and dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care that enhances patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Your Health
05.2025 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive in-home patient assessments, facilitating telehealth visits and developing individualized care management plans.
- Work within the Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Transitional Care Management (TCM) programs.
- Conduct screenings (AWV, SDoH, cognitive, ACP), medication reconciliations, and evaluations for specialty services, and RPM tools.
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment protocols, care transitions, and quality measures to enhance engagement and outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care, accurate EMR documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prisma Health Baptist
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluate patients' conditions to implement appropriate interventions with care team collaboration.
- Function as charge nurse, overseeing unit operations and ensuring quality patient care.
- Execute triage nurse responsibilities to prioritize patient assessments effectively.
- Serve as preceptor for new nurses, providing orientation on unit policies and coaching in clinical skills.
Internal Resource Pool Registered Nurse, ED
Prisma Health
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting quickly to diverse workflows across facilities.
- Responded to fluctuating staffing demands by supporting multiple emergency departments in the Midlands region.
- Manage 4-5 patient assignments while providing high-quality care by maintaining proper certifications and implementing best practices.
Travel Registered Nurse, ED
Aya Healthcare
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Agency contracted travel RN
- Assigned to a variety of Emergency Departments throughout the US to include: Level 1 trauma centers, Level 2 Trauma Centers and critical access hospitals.
Professional Staff Nurse, L&D
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Interpreted fetal heart rate tracing and provide appropriate intrauterine resuscitation measures promptly while in frequent communication with providers in regards to maternal-fetal wellbeing
- Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and medical support to patients and families during labor
- Performed additional nursing role throughout the birth center to include: OR circulator, PACU care, obstetrical ICU care in an adaptable and eager manner while adhering to policy, orders, and patient preference.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Mercy Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Delivered emergency nursing care to patients of all ages in a high-volume Level 1 Trauma/Burn Emergency Department.
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Acquired experience in basic patient care and workflow within the ER by completing a variety of tasks under the direction of nursing staff.
- Developed communication skills necessary for effective healthcare team collaboration.
- Obtained proficiency in crucial skills such as: IV insertion, indwelling and straight catheter insertion, basic wound care and phlebotomy.
Emergency Medical Technician
Fort Cherry Ambulance
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Delivered emergency care for varied situations following EMS protocols.
- Provided non-emergency medical transports for facilities within EMS service area.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Accelerated BSN
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA12.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2017
Skills
- Case management
- Team leadership
- Care planning
- Chronic disease management
- Geriatric care
- Telehealth proficiency
- Medication management
- Palliative care
- CCM, TCM, BHI
Certification
- CEN
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPR
- NIHSS
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Your Health
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prisma Health Baptist
05.2024 - Current
Internal Resource Pool Registered Nurse, ED
Prisma Health
05.2022 - 05.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, ED
Aya Healthcare
04.2020 - 05.2022
Professional Staff Nurse, L&D
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Mercy Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2019
Advanced Patient Care Technician
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
02.2017 - 01.2019
Emergency Medical Technician
Fort Cherry Ambulance
04.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor Of Nursing - Accelerated BSN
Robert Morris University
Bachelor Of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh