Dorothy Buslewicz, RN
Newington,CT
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with expertise in case management, patient education, and care coordination. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and advocacy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Patient Navigator Nurse
Uconn Health
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care activities, ensuring effective communication between departments and patients.
- Assisted patients in navigating healthcare services, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Provided education on treatment options, enhancing patient understanding and engagement in care plans.
Staff Nurse Internal Medicine Clinic
Uconn Health
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Performs a full range of tasks in providing nursing care to assigned patients
- Primary responsibilities include patient education, care coordination, providing supportive care and assisting clinic flow
- Collaborate with primary care providers and care teams, and facilitate referrals throughout the system to improve the health of our patients
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Chatfield
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Responsible for the direct supervision of all licensed Nurses, RN/LPN, CNAs, and HHA.
- Implement, execute, and monitor resident care plans in compliance with Quality Assurance Programs for state/federal regulatory.
- Drove resident care revenue, resulting in exceeding budgeted revenue by 26% in the first six months of initial opening.
Staff Nurse for Medical Telemetry Unit
Uconn Health
09.1999 - 07.2018
- Charge nurse responsibility on 29-bed acute care unit
- Collaboration to ensure optimum results based on assessments/care plan
- Supervised assigned personnel in the delivery of patient care and follow-up.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05-1999
Skills
- Case management
- Patient education
- Team training and development
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care coordination
Timeline
Clinical Patient Navigator Nurse
Uconn Health
07.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse Internal Medicine Clinic
Uconn Health
08.2022 - 07.2024
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Chatfield
08.2016 - 07.2018
Staff Nurse for Medical Telemetry Unit
Uconn Health
09.1999 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College