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Elisabeth Engel

Summary

Highly skilled and detail-oriented Inpatient Care Coordinator with eight years of healthcare experience. Proven track record of effectively assessing patient care needs, ensuring appropriate resource utilization, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at collaborating with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality care drive my ability to excel in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Inpatient Care Coordinator

UnityPoint Health
03.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated and managed inpatient care for cardiac patients, ensuring seamless transitions and high-quality care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's medical condition and recovery goals.
  • Educated patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment options, medications, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent readmissions.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusted care plans as necessary, and communicated updates to the healthcare team.
  • Facilitated discharge planning, coordinating follow-up care, outpatient appointments, and necessary home health services.
  • Conducted utilization reviews to ensure appropriate use of hospital resources and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, addressing concerns and ensuring that patients' preferences and needs were met.

Pre/Post Operative Nurse

Wolfe Eye Clinic
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
  • Conducted thorough preoperative assessments, including reviewing medical history, conducting physical examinations, and ensuring necessary pre-surgery tests were completed.
  • Educated patients and their families about the surgical procedure, potential risks, postoperative care, and recovery expectations.

Inpatient Registered Nurse

UnityPoint Health
11.2018 - 02.2022
  • Provided specialized bedside care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions, including heart failure, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias.
  • Conducted comprehensive cardiac assessments, including monitoring vital signs, EKG interpretation, and assessing heart sounds.
  • Educated patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, lifestyle modifications, and discharge instructions to promote heart health and prevent readmissions.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

MercyOne
06.2017 - 11.2018
  • Provided direct patient care to a diverse population of medical-surgical patients, including preoperative and postoperative patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
05.2017

Skills

    EHR (Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, Meditech)

    Problem Solving

    Care Coordination and Planning

    Discharge Planning

    Interdisciplinary Collaboration

    Data Analysis

Timeline

Inpatient Care Coordinator

UnityPoint Health
03.2023 - Current

Pre/Post Operative Nurse

Wolfe Eye Clinic
03.2022 - 03.2023

Inpatient Registered Nurse

UnityPoint Health
11.2018 - 02.2022

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

MercyOne
06.2017 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand View University

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