Dana Weldon
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Accomplished nursing and care management professional with a proven track record as a successful RN Care Coordinator across various healthcare settings. Demonstrates a composed and analytical approach when addressing intricate situations, leveraging nursing expertise to enhance problem-solving capabilities. Adept patient and family advocate known for establishing strong connections and fostering trust with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager - Outpatient Liaison Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
RN Care Coordinator
PeaceHealth Outpatient Palliative Care
01.2018 - Current
- Devised care plans to fit the individual patient's needs, factoring in evidence-based approaches and routine standards of care for palliative care patients.
- Verified patient progress towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care.
- Educated patients on symptom management and recommended strategies to improve their quality of life.
- Assisted patients and families with accessing resources identified to support outcomes, helped with advanced care planning and goals of care conversations.
- Worked in conjunction with care team and PCP as care team leader.
Nurse Care Manager
PeaceHealth Internal Medicine Care Management
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Advised patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices.
- Provided transitional care support calls to patients after Emergency Room or hospital admission, with goal to support patients and families and reduce hospital utilization.
- Core focus for this program was diagnoses of: COPD, Diabetes and CHF.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team and community resources to provide the best support plan for patients after hospitalization.
Medical Surgical Resource Nurse
PeaceHealth St Joseph's Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Began as Float RN to all Medical-Surgical units at PeaceHealth St. Joseph's Hospital.
- Then took a position on 4 South - Medical Telemetry - cardiac/stroke unit, promoted to team lead and resource RN position.
- Trained new nurses and students in proper techniques.
- Maintained CMSRN certification and Stroke Education certification.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support.
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
- Advised patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices.
RN Medical Pediatrics Unit
Skagit Valley Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies.
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.1998
Skills
- Transitional care management
- Excellent communication skills putting patients and families at ease
- Experienced in reducing hospital and emergency room utilization
- Well versed in medication reconciliation working with multiple providers, pharmacies and insurance
- Advanced care planning and goals of care expert
- Experienced educator in symptom and disease management
- Multidisciplinary approach to care coordination
Certification
- RN License - 00177052
- CCMC Case Manager Certification - through CMSA current through 6/30/2026
- BLS - current through 6/30/2025
Timeline
RN Case Manager - Outpatient Liaison Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current
RN Care Coordinator
PeaceHealth Outpatient Palliative Care
01.2018 - Current
Nurse Care Manager
PeaceHealth Internal Medicine Care Management
01.2015 - 01.2018
Medical Surgical Resource Nurse
PeaceHealth St Joseph's Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
RN Medical Pediatrics Unit
Skagit Valley Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Western Washington University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Whatcom Community College
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