Claudia Miller Eads
Ashland,AL
Summary
Community Care Case Manager Knowledgeable Nurse with background in providing comprehensive patient care in primary care settings. Delivered quality medical support and improved patient outcomes through thorough assessments and personalized care plans. Demonstrated strong patient communication and clinical expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Based Primary Care Nurse
Birmingham VA Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
03.2024 - Current
- Assess health status of 35 patients each month by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments, and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
- Educate patients on health management and preventive care practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatments.
- Educate patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Call patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health)
Biloxi VA Medical Center
Biloxi, MS
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Administered 8-16 comprehensive patient assessments each day to develop tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline communication.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Telehealth Clinic Nurse – Family Health Clinic
Keesler Airforce Base, 81st Medical Group
Biloxi, MS
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided comprehensive patient education topics on health management, medication adherence, and preventive care strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Maintained 40 detailed documentation of patient records each day, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
Inpatient Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical/Neurology
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Administered medications and treatments to 6-9 patients each shift in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies for patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessed conditions, and documented changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and medication adherence.
Inpatient Psychiatric Assistant Director and Charge Nurse
Community Care Hospital
New Orleans, LA
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Monitored 12-16 patients and their behavior to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans alongside multidisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote communication and emotional expression.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate challenging situations effectively.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2016
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Biological Sciences
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA08-2002
Skills
- Alabama Compact State RN license #1-202453
- Case Manager for Home Based Primary Care - Veterans Affairs
- Family Health Nurse - Keesler Airforce Base
- Psychiatric Nurse - Community Hospital
- Neurology Nurse - Catholic Hospital
- Assistant Director of Nursing - Community Hospital
- Computer Competency Skills - CPRS, VISTA, Teams, VVC, Excel, Word
Affiliations
- Member, American Nurses Association
- Member, Alabama State Nurses Association
Certification
- Basic Life Saving Skills
- Nurse Coach - currently pursuing certification
Timeline
Home Based Primary Care Nurse
Birmingham VA Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health)
Biloxi VA Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2024
Telehealth Clinic Nurse – Family Health Clinic
Keesler Airforce Base, 81st Medical Group
07.2019 - 11.2021
Inpatient Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical/Neurology
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2019
Inpatient Psychiatric Assistant Director and Charge Nurse
Community Care Hospital
10.2017 - 02.2018
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Biological Sciences
Southeastern Louisiana University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College