Carolyn Armstrong
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Compassionate and efficient Registered Nurse Case Manager with a reputation for designing care plans that meet patients' preferences and available resources. Highly proficient in case research and attention to detail. Offering many years of healthcare experience and superior skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, California
06.2008 - Current
- Performed concurrent reviews of medical records during active episodes of care.
- Referred cases to secondary review for failure to meet criteria.
- Provided feedback to healthcare providers on clinical documentation improvement to support utilization review.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lancaster Community Hospital
Lancaster, California
05.2005 - 06.2008
- Facilitated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or hospice care when needed.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
Lancaster, California
06.1996 - 05.2005
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
Lancaster, California
11.1995 - 06.1996
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
Lancaster, California
03.1995 - 10.1995
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Registered Nurse, Acute Transitional Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
Lancaster, California
06.1993 - 03.1995
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06-1993
Skills
- Case management
- Resource utilization
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Antelope Valley Medical Center
06.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lancaster Community Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
06.1996 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
11.1995 - 06.1996
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
03.1995 - 10.1995
Registered Nurse, Acute Transitional Unit
Lancaster Community Hospital
06.1993 - 03.1995
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley College
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