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Renee Connelly

YUMA,Arizona

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with a diverse background spanning over a decade in the healthcare industry. Adept at advocating for patients' needs and ensuring their well-being through comprehensive care coordination. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and utilization management. Known for fostering strong patient connections and providing support to individuals who may face barriers to medical care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager RN

Yuma Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Spearheaded discharge planning initiatives, ensuring patients had appropriate support and resources post-discharge.
  • Implemented utilization management strategies to enhance resource allocation and improve patient care efficiency.
  • Maintained clear and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
  • Educated patients on their medical conditions and provided guidance for self-care and management.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.

Staff Nurse II

UNC Rex Healthcare
08.2012 - 01.2022
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Developing patient plan of care and implementing in a step-down cardiac telemetry unit.
  • Served as a resource coordinator and preceptor, guiding colleagues and fostering a culture of excellence.

Certified Nursing Assistant

UNC Rex Healthcare
08.2009 - 08.2012
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.

ER Unit Secretary

UNC Rex Hospital
08.2005 - 08.2009
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Accurately transcribed and processed physicians' orders to ensure timely and precise patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated timely consults by effectively communicating with consulting physicians and coordinating their involvement in patient care.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients, doctors, and other healthcare providers, promptly addressing patient needs and relaying pertinent information to the medical team.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
05.2012

Skills

  • Emotional awareness
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Referral Coordination
  • Decision-Making
  • Utilization Management
  • Epic
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Compassionate and Caring

Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) Compact Licensure

Basic Life Support Provider

Case Manager Certification

Additional Information

Helped lead Kaizen event to improve medication reconciliation on admission. Contributed to unit action committee and diabetes education committee, driving enhanced patient care and operational efficiency. As a Nurse II I assumed leadership responsibilities as charge nurse, overseeing unit operations and ensuring efficient workflow and mentored and provided guidance to new hires, facilitating their integration into the team and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Timeline

Case Manager RN

Yuma Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - Current

Staff Nurse II

UNC Rex Healthcare
08.2012 - 01.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

UNC Rex Healthcare
08.2009 - 08.2012

ER Unit Secretary

UNC Rex Hospital
08.2005 - 08.2009

Associate of Science - Nursing

Vance-Granville Community College

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