Deborah Hammons
Centerwell Home Healtj
DANVILLE
35
years of professional experience
Remote Case Manager
Telephone Triage
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
1 Year 9 MonthsStaff RN then Team Leader/PCM
5 Years- Final position Remote PCM
Staff RN Med Surg/TELE
1 Year 2 Months- Unit has since closed
Home Health RN
1 Year 8 MonthsRN Case Manager
2 Years 2 MonthsPublic Health Nurse
7 Years 9 MonthsStaff Nurse
10 Years 10 MonthsHome Health RN Case Manager
4 Years 4 Months- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Oversee medication management, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.
- Mentor and train junior nursing staff on best practices in home health care delivery.
- Advocate for patients' needs, facilitating access to community resources and support services.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
- Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.
- Promoted a safe living environment for patients by conducting thorough home safety evaluations and recommending necessary modifications or equipment upgrades.
- Streamlined communication with physicians, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt updates on patient conditions.
- Empowered patients and their families to take an active role in care decisions, fostering a sense of self-efficacy and improving long-term health outcomes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and advocating for their needs.
- Collaborated with external healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions between acute care settings and home environments.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient risks, establish baseline health status, and determine appropriate intervention strategies.
- Mentored new RNs entering the field of home health case management fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Prevented complications from chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart failure through targeted patient education initiatives tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Served as an expert resource for families by providing guidance on disease management techniques, self-care strategies, and available community resources.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines governing home healthcare practice through meticulous attention to detail in documentation processes and quality assurance measures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - HIM Management
- Medical Billing/Coding
Associate Degree - Nursing
Skills
PCM/Remote PCM
OASIS Review
Admission to home care
OASIS/485 care plans and implementation/ ICD10 codes
Supervision of LPN's and STNA's
Co-ordination of services including PT/OT/ST/MSW
community services and available State programs
Collection of Lab specimens including venipuncture
Port and PICC line collection
Scheduling
Administration of medications IV/PO/SQ/IM
Wound/Ostomy care
Assessment and documentation
Ventilator care in the home setting including assisting the physician with trach change in the home
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Centerwell Home Healtj
04.2022 - CurrentRead More
Staff RN then Team Leader/PCM
Mountaineer Home Care/LHC Group
12.2015 - 12.2020Read More
Staff RN Med Surg/TELE
Saint Frances Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2015Read More
Home Health RN
Home Care Plus
02.2013 - 10.2014Read More
RN Case Manager
Signature Health
12.2010 - 02.2013Read More
RN Staff Nurse
Center For Wound Healing
08.2008 - 05.2010Read More
Public Health Nurse
Knox County Health Department
11.2000 - 08.2008Read More
Staff Nurse
Knox Community Hospital
01.1992 - 11.2002Read More
COTC
Associate Degree from Nursing
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Bryan University
Associate of Science from HIM Management
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