Carri Menefee
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Patient-oriented, compassionate Nurse with a 19-year history in direct patient care, leadership and healthcare administration. Highly accomplished in precepting and educating healthcare teams to enhance patient care standards. Skilled in administering quality care to patients in long-term, home, hospice, medical-surgical, ortho and oncology environments. Demonstrated leadership abilities that guide teams towards excellence in producing positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice RN Case Manager On Call Weekend Triage RN
Amedisys Hospice
Valparaiso, IN
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
- Answered incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to every patient and family member.
Center Medical Specialist
Grifols Biomat USA
Merrillville, IN
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed tests to check for reactive markers and counseled on results.
- Handled adverse events by administering treatments.
- Completed donor registrations, gathered medical information and conducted physicals.
- Provided education on results of general health assessments.
- Obtained consent and updated records.
- Provided helpful assistance by anticipating and responding to needs of patients and family members.
Clinical Nurse Manger/RN Case Manager
Greatland Home Health
Highland, IN
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Admitted patients to home health services.
- Identified patient discharge needs and assisted with care recommendations.
RN Case Manager
Dunes Hospice
Valparaiso, IN
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
RN Case Manager
Southern Care Hospice
Valparaiso, IN
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Staff Nurse
St Marys Medical Center
Hobart, IN
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN12.2003
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Pain Control
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Hospice RN Case Manager On Call Weekend Triage RN
Amedisys Hospice
06.2020 - 05.2023
Center Medical Specialist
Grifols Biomat USA
10.2019 - 07.2020
Clinical Nurse Manger/RN Case Manager
Greatland Home Health
01.2019 - 10.2019
RN Case Manager
Dunes Hospice
02.2018 - 08.2018
RN Case Manager
Southern Care Hospice
06.2017 - 02.2018
Staff Nurse
St Marys Medical Center
02.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Valparaiso University
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