- Outdoor Recreation
- Kayaking
- Historical Exploration
- Road Trips
- Train Travel
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Environmental Stewardship
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Community Cleanup
- Homelessness Outreach
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Music
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Interior Design
- Dance
- Acting and Theater
- Photography
- Gym Workouts
- Wine Tasting
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
Donna Clark
Gaylord,MI
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager at Munson Home Health, leveraging strong clinical judgment and effective case management strategies to enhance patient outcomes. Expert in EMR/EHR implementation and interpersonal sensitivity, ensuring equitable healthcare delivery.
Skilled nursing professional with a strong background in patient care coordination and healthcare management. Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Healthcare professional with a focus on case management and patient care coordination. Adept at developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Munson Home Health
07.2003 - Current
- Evaluates patient progress and adjusts care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure the appropriate utilization of resources for complex cases.
- Provides education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improves patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Enhance interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs to develop individualized care plans that facilitate optimal health outcomes.
- Advocates for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicates with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications, and changes.
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducts regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Completes initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Develops care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Administers physical examinations and documents the history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, and injuries.
- Develops professional relationships with community partners to enhance available support services for patients transitioning from acute care settings.
- Collaborates with suppliers and vendors to provide medical equipment, items, and services.
- Provides timely feedback to healthcare providers regarding patient concerns, facilitating prompt resolution of issues, and contributing to a positive patient experience.
- Advocates for patients' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
- Implements evidence-based nursing interventions, contributing to improved quality of care and patient satisfaction scores.
- Creates patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Assesses and examines patients, documenting their history of current and previous conditions, diseases, and injuries, as well as the medications they are currently taking.
- Performs evaluations consistently to address changes in patient needs, conditions, and medications, and adjusts care plans as necessary.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, and changes.
- Educates patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Educates family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promotes patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Follows all personal and health data procedures to ensure effective compliance with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluates patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observes and documents patient factors, such as diet, physical activity levels, and behaviors, to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Uses first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enact prescribed treatment strategies.
- Convey treatment options, diagnostic information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to maintain continuity of care.
- Explains course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Maintains detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
- Responds promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Munson Home Health
12.2003 - 05.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KYSkills
- Direct patient care
- Measurable goal planning
- EMR/EHR implementation expertise
- Interpersonal sensitivity
- Health assessment
- Effective case management strategies
- Chronic illness management
- Equitable healthcare delivery
- Medication management
- Community resources
- Strong clinical judgment
- Supervision of healthcare staff
Accomplishments
- Achieved Honor Chord for BSN coursework
Affiliations
Member of Sigma Nursing
American Medical Association
Interests
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekTimeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Munson Home Health
12.2003 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Munson Home Health
07.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Campbellsville University
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