Connie Barnes
Bardstown,KY
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in patient care and case management, dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Expertise in educating patients on effective health management strategies while coordinating multidisciplinary team efforts to facilitate seamless care delivery. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes optimal patient outcomes, demonstrating reliability as a team player with strong adaptability and exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to navigate complex healthcare challenges while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
ARC - Addiction Recovery Care (Crown Recovery)
Saint Catharine, KY
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted with medication administration and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for clients.
- Educated patients on addiction management strategies and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Coordinated outside medical referrals.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Nurse Navigator - Lung
Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, IN
06.2016 - 03.2023
- Coordinated patient care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and available resources.
- Facilitated communication between patients, providers, and support services to enhance care continuity.
- Developed and maintained manual tracking system of over 100 Low-Dose CT scans/month.
- Assisted with implementation and management of EON Lung Cancer Screening Patient Management software.
- Maintained and submitted required documentation of tumor conference to cancer registry (i.e.: attendance roster, financial disclosures, evaluations, etc.)
- Track and navigate all new lung cancer patients in medical oncology
Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
07.2006 - 06.2016
- Administered chemotherapy/immunotherapy treatments, injections, and blood transfusions and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Completed assessments and triage of cancer patients and reported pertinent information to care team
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Flaget Memorial Hospital
Bardstown, KY
07.1996 - 07.2006
- Provided direct patient care to individuals in medical-surgical, skilled nursing, and obstetrical inpatient units.
- Assisted in charge nurse duties during assigned shifts.
- Gained two years of experience in direct patient care within an oncology outpatient setting.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY06-1996
Skills
- Health education delivery
- IV therapy management
- Client case management
- Patient intake assessments
- Electronic health record systems
- Understanding of HIPAA protocols
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Patient care coordination
Timeline
Staff Nurse
ARC - Addiction Recovery Care (Crown Recovery)
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Navigator - Lung
Baptist Health Hardin
06.2016 - 03.2023
Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
07.2006 - 06.2016
Staff Nurse
Flaget Memorial Hospital
07.1996 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
McKendree University