Connie Woodring
Brookings,SD
Summary
Compassionate RN Care Manager with expertise in care coordination, motivational interviewing, and quality improvement. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive care plans and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Manager Ambulatory
Sanford Health
07.2005 - Current
- Coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients
- Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitor patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educate patient on treatment options and health management.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve care.
- Improve patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Assist patients and family members with social needs/community resources
- Reduce hospital readmissions and ER usage. Complete follow up phone calls for TCM (transitional care management)
- Lead Quality Improvement in the clinic
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Huron Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
Huron, SD05-1987
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Motivational Interviewing
- Quality Improvement
- Compassionate care
- Documentation accuracy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient education
Accomplishments
Have been nominated for Transformational Leadership Nurse Award in 2023 by coworker for showing commitment to providing quality care to patients.
Recently been recognized as displaying our 'Patient Pledge' by working closely with a patients care team preventing her to leave the hospital AMA due to concerns at home.
Timeline
RN Care Manager Ambulatory
Sanford Health
07.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Huron Regional Medical Center School of Nursing