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Elizabeth Killo

Summary

Patient focused and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager/Delegating Nurse

Lutheran's Village At Millers Grant
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive service plans.
  • Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
  • Completed Admission and ongoing assessment of assisted living residents per regulations

Clinical Care Manager/ADON

Lutherans Village At Millers Grant
06.2021 - Current
  • Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
  • Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
  • Assisted in oversight of infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problem solving.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the facility, resulting in decreased incident rates and improved patient outcomes.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.

Community Health Nurse

MDH/HCHD
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
  • Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
  • Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Provided case management services for high-risk populations such as pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
  • Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
  • Employed critical thinking and problem-solving skills when faced with complex or ambiguous patient situations, leading to the identification of creative solutions that promoted optimal health outcomes.
  • Established strong partnerships with local organizations supporting community health initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Clinical Case Manager

2nd Family
10.2014 - 12.2016
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by conducting thorough patient assessments and providing appropriate resources and support for post-discharge care.
  • Empowered patients to take an active role in their own care by providing education on available resources, rights, and responsibilities within the healthcare system.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Educated patients on self-care strategies and preventative measures to improve overall health outcomes and reduce the need for future interventions.
  • Facilitated transitions of care between various healthcare settings, ensuring seamless continuity of services for optimal patient recovery.
  • Served as a trusted advocate for vulnerable populations including elderly individuals or those living with chronic conditions, striving to ensure their healthcare needs were met effectively and compassionately.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with patients to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support.
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
06.2010

BS - Psychology

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
12.2005

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Quality Improvement
  • Care Plan Development
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Family Support
  • Risk Management
  • Point Click Care
  • Employee Evaluations
  • Strong Assessment skills

Certification

Case Manager/Delegating Nurse

Timeline

Case Manager/Delegating Nurse

Lutheran's Village At Millers Grant
10.2021 - Current

Clinical Care Manager/ADON

Lutherans Village At Millers Grant
06.2021 - Current

Community Health Nurse

MDH/HCHD
01.2017 - 06.2021

Clinical Case Manager

2nd Family
10.2014 - 12.2016

Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse

Howard Community College

BS - Psychology

Towson University
Elizabeth Killo