Chelsea Vargas
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse Case Manager with a proven track record at Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center, excelling in patient care planning and advocacy. Skilled in coordinating comprehensive care and reducing wait times, I leverage goal setting and care coordination to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, underscoring my commitment to patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborate with consultants, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
- Coordinate discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Coordinate home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment reducing patient wait times.
- Coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College Mueller Campus
Vero Beach, FL05-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL12-2016
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Goal setting
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Resource utilization
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
02.2017 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indian River State College Mueller Campus
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
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