CECE CROUCH
Jonesville,La
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse
Lasalle Behavioral Health Unit
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed total patient assessment, care planning, interventions, and proper evaluation of psych patients
- Medication administration to all patients and discharge planning for all patients
- Partner with clinical supervisor to oversee patient intake and inquiries and assess patient needs.
Director of Nursing
Four Rivers Home Health of Louisiana
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Direct supervision on clinical staff
- Manage clinical activities, including patient assessments, care plan development, service level determination, on-site field visits, and the implementation/coordination/maintenance/evaluation of care plans
- Oversight of appropriate documentation, quality of care provided, visit utilization, appropriate contacts with physicians, adherence to the care plan, and evidence of communication between disciplines
- Responsible for complete and accurate ICD-9 coding of diagnoses and procedures
- Participate in performance improvement and activities.
Branch Manager
Louisiana Homecare
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Oversee the general management of branch operations
- Collaborate with area directors to develop annual branch budgets and monitor expenditures
- Analyze gross profit factors, market conditions, business volume/mix, competition and operational costs
- Partner with a clinical supervisor to oversee patient intake and inquire and assess patient needs.
Staff Nurse
Riverland Medical Center
1 1993 - 1 2006
- Total patient assessment, care planning, interventions, and proper evaluation of surgical, medical, and pediatric patients
- 2 years Med Surg experience, 8 years Emergency Room experience and also 3 years Intensive Care experience.
PPS Coordinator/Case Manager/Utilization Review
Merit Health Natchez Inpatient Rehab
01.2018
- Oversees all aspects of data collection in Inpatient Rehab Facility, provides staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines
- Responsible for monitoring patient charts for correct codes, electronically transmitting data in timely manner and communicating with multidisciplinary team to create and carry out patients treatment plans
- Accomplishes clients’ care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress; facilitating interdisciplinary approaches
- Determines clients’ requirements by completing intake interviews; determining need for therapeutic medical, reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans
- Establishes treatment programs by setting schedules and routines; coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, including transportation and escort
- Monitors cases by verifying clients’ attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; providing personal support
- Maintains clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress
- Communicates clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences
- Prepares clients’ discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources
- Analyzes health care needs to determine patient's treatment plans
- Perform frequent case reviews, check medical records, speak with patients and care providers regarding treatment, and respond to plan of care
- Also make recommendations regarding appropriateness of care for identified diagnoses based on research results for those conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 01.2002 - 05.2004
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Shelby M Jackson Technical College
Ferriday, LA 05.2003 - 11.2004
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Patient Care Assessment
Multitasking
Self Motivation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Team Collaboration
Task Prioritization
Certification
Louisiana Professional Nursing License
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
PPS Coordinator/Case Manager/Utilization Review
Merit Health Natchez Inpatient Rehab
01.2018
Staff Nurse
Lasalle Behavioral Health Unit
01.2016 - 01.2018
Director of Nursing
Four Rivers Home Health of Louisiana
01.2014 - 01.2016
Branch Manager
Louisiana Homecare
01.2006 - 01.2014
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Shelby M Jackson Technical College
05.2003 - 11.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
01.2002 - 05.2004
Staff Nurse
Riverland Medical Center
1 1993 - 1 2006
Louisiana Professional Nursing License
Mississippi Professional Nursing License
Current certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers
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