ELYANA DAVIS
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Egan Ochsner Home Health
02.2024 - Current
- Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during the recovery process.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs, leading to appropriate interventions and referrals when necessary.
CARE MANAGER, TELEPHONIC NURSE 2
CenterWell Home Health
01.2024 - Current
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision-making.
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills when evaluating patient symptoms and determining the need for immediate intervention or further assessment.
- Reduced emergency room visits by effectively assessing and prioritizing patient needs over the phone.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
CHRISTIAN HOME HEALTH CARE
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Improved care delivery by monitoring performance and optimizing strategies
- Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans for various contingencies to ensure the safety of patients and staff
- Worked with the interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and patient complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
Home Health Admit Nurse
EGAN OCHSNER HOME HEALTH
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to create post-hospital or post clinic plan of cares that are individualized to patient needs
- Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during the recovery process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
Home Health Registered Nurse
NURSES REGISTRY HOME HEALTH
06.2016 - 11.2022
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
STAT HOME HEALTH
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed staff schedules, assignments, and time-off requests to maintain adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Supported organizational growth goals by participating in recruitment efforts including interviewing candidates, extending job offers, and facilitating orientation programs.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings discussing individualized case management plans, leading to more effective patient treatment strategies.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Conducted in-service training sessions for nursing staff to enhance their skills and stay up-to-date on best practices in the field.
AFTER HOURS TRIAGE NURSE/SUPERVISOR
Egan Home Health And Hospice
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Received and addressed after-hours calls to assist patients with various concerns
- Received and addressed calls from physicians, hospitals, and other health care professionals with referrals and/or other patient care concerns
- Input referral data including staffing when needed to make sure patients are scheduled and seen within regulatory guidelines
- Managed staffing over the weekend and schedule after hour visits when needed
- Processed OASIS and 485's during afterhours for submission to coding department
- Coordinated smooth admissions, discharges and transfers by handling paperwork and delegating assignments.
Home Health RN Case Manager
AMERACARE HOME HEALTH
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Verify Insurance is valid and patient's home bound status according to Medicaid and Medicare guidelines
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Prevented complications from chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart failure through targeted patient education initiatives tailored to individual needs.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
RN CASE MANAGER/INTAKE COORDINATOR
GUARDIAN HOME HEALTH
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated disciplines for plan of care
- Completed case conferences/request progress notes for patients qualifying for recertification
- Reviewed Oasis documentation
- Verified patient insurance is up to date
- Assisted with discharge planning
- Completed intake referrals for home health
- Coordinated DME supplies
- Monitored utilization of disciplines.
CASE MANAGER/FIELD NURSE
CHRISTIAN HOME HEALTH CARE
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Completed Oasis for admission, resumption of care, and discharge of patient
- Reviewed patient charts for documentation errors
- Reviewed all plan of care for patient before they are sent to physician offices
- Verified that patient insurance is up to date
- Coordinated patient care with other disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and social worker.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF NEW ORLEANS
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked with pediatric patients and their families on a neurosurgery/spinal unit
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
Student Nurse Technician
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF NEW ORLEANS
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted with patients on the neurosurgery/spinal units and ambulatory care clinic
- Monitored, documented and communicated changes in vital signs to stay current on patient condition.
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
DATA ENTRY CLERK
CHRISTIAN HOME HEALTH CARE
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Prepared plan of care documents for patients to be sent to their physician
- Prepared physician orders to be delivered
- Input Oasis for admission, resumption of care or discharge
- Input patient summary for physician to give clear picture or patient services being rendered
- Remained accurate while entering high-volume data into designated fields.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA05.2013
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Geriatric Nursing
- Home Health Care
- Triage
- Family advocacy
- Case Management
- EMR Software
- Patient Education
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- ICD-10 Experience
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse Louisiana (Compact) - 2013
- License Registered Nurse Nevada, California, New York, Oregon, Minnesota, Michigan - 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Egan Ochsner Home Health
02.2024 - Current
CARE MANAGER, TELEPHONIC NURSE 2
CenterWell Home Health
01.2024 - Current
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
CHRISTIAN HOME HEALTH CARE
11.2022 - 01.2024
Home Health Admit Nurse
EGAN OCHSNER HOME HEALTH
11.2020 - 11.2022
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
STAT HOME HEALTH
05.2020 - 11.2020
AFTER HOURS TRIAGE NURSE/SUPERVISOR
Egan Home Health And Hospice
06.2019 - 05.2020
RN CASE MANAGER/INTAKE COORDINATOR
GUARDIAN HOME HEALTH
07.2018 - 12.2018
Home Health RN Case Manager
AMERACARE HOME HEALTH
10.2017 - 01.2020
Home Health Registered Nurse
NURSES REGISTRY HOME HEALTH
06.2016 - 11.2022
CASE MANAGER/FIELD NURSE
CHRISTIAN HOME HEALTH CARE
01.2015 - 02.2017
Pediatric Registered Nurse
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF NEW ORLEANS
05.2013 - 01.2015
Student Nurse Technician
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF NEW ORLEANS
05.2012 - 05.2013
DATA ENTRY CLERK
CHRISTIAN HOME HEALTH CARE
01.2006 - 08.2009
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dillard University
- Licensed Registered Nurse Louisiana (Compact) - 2013
- License Registered Nurse Nevada - 2024
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