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Emelie Suggs

Kimberly

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with strong background in home health care and case management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing patient needs. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and developing individualized care plans. Valued for reliability, strong work ethic, and focus on delivering tangible results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

Compassus
02.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support.
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care strategies based on evolving needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and community resources.
  • Managed case documentation and compliance with regulatory standards efficiently.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices in case management and patient assessment.
  • Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy when appropriate.
  • Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.

RN

Grandview Medical Center – Post Anesthesia Care Unit
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Monitoring post operative patients’ levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
  • Measuring and recording patients’ vital signs.
  • Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
  • Treating pain, nausea, and other post operative symptoms of anesthesia.
  • Collaborating with medical team on post operative patient care and facilitating specialized interventions.
  • Providing comfort and reassurance of distressed post operative patients and concerned family members.
  • Educating patients and their families on post surgery care as well as answering questions.


RN

St. Vincent’s Health System | OrthoSports Ambulatory Surgery Department
05.2017 - 01.2020
  • Admitting patients to surgery center and performing admitting assessment including collecting medical history and initiating patient education.
  • Starting IV and administering preoperative medications.
  • Monitoring patients postoperatively, controlling pain, nausea, and other effects from anesthesia.
  • Monitoring for bleeding and/or other complication at the surgical site.
  • Educating patients and family members on postoperative care instructions.

RN

St. Vincent’s Health System | Cardiovascular Step–Down Unit
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Evaluating and treating patients following cardiac procedures.
  • Evaluating and treating patients experiencing possible cardiac events.
  • Treating patients following cardiovascular and pulmonary surgeries.
  • Notifying physicians for change in patients’ conditions.
  • Educating patients on new diagnoses and new medications.
  • Team leading as needed on assigned shift.

Education

Associate Degree - Applied Science, Nursing

Wallace State Community College
11.2015

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Discharge planning
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Multidisciplinary approach
  • Care coordination
  • Home care management
  • Clinical assessment
  • Medication management
  • Case management

Certification

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Compassus
02.2021 - Current

RN

Grandview Medical Center – Post Anesthesia Care Unit
09.2018 - 01.2021

RN

St. Vincent’s Health System | OrthoSports Ambulatory Surgery Department
05.2017 - 01.2020

RN

St. Vincent’s Health System | Cardiovascular Step–Down Unit
01.2016 - 04.2017

Associate Degree - Applied Science, Nursing

Wallace State Community College

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