DANIELLE ABEL BSN, RN
Wrightsville,PA
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Case Manager offering 23 years of healthcare experience in total and 15 years as an RN working with patients and families to facilitate smooth transitions following discharge from medical facilities. Committed to working collaboratively with health plan, leadership and department coordinators to achieve highest quality of patient satisfaction. Well-versed in developing individualized care plans and advocating patient welfare. Medicare Experience and great quality improvement skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Home Health
02.2019 - 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.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
Float RN and Emergency Department RN
Tower Health Reading Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2010 - 03.2017
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, providing leadership during critical incidents and medical emergencies.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by regularly reviewing documentation and conducting audits of patient records.
- Implemented innovative solutions to address workflow bottlenecks, improving overall efficiency in the emergency department operations.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners such as EMS providers or other healthcare facilities to improve coordination during patient transfers or shared resources situations.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA01.2015
RN Diploma - Professional Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
West Reading PA07.2009
Skills
- Ethical Practice
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Student Precepting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Compassionate and Caring
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Preventive health
- Delegation and Motivation
- Intake and discharge
Accomplishments
- Started support group for Miscarriage and Stillbirth
- Current Preceptor for New Hires
- Recent Scholarship Recipient 03/2024 Agnes M. Palko Award- Memorial Award was provided to a Nurse of Penn Medicine/LGH Home Health who is in good standing and demonstrated excellence in work performance
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Home Health
02.2019 - Current
Float RN and Emergency Department RN
Tower Health Reading Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2019
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2010 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
RN Diploma - Professional Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
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