Florence Watson
Springfield,MA
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager with a proven track record, specializing in comprehensive patient assessments and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Expertise in creating tailored care plans and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes. Strong critical thinking and communication skills contribute to effective care delivery and promote teamwork in fast-paced settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Aveanna Heathcare
Springfield , MA
01.2017 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Medical-Surgical Home Care RN
Baystate Health
Springfield , MA
06.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plan of care based on physician orders and patient needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians or other healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American International College
Springfield, MA06-2004
Skills
- Patient assessmentElectronic health recordsInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceDischarge planningCare plan developmentCritical thinkingMedication administrationHealth educationEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsGeriatric careCPR/AEDMedication managementNursing performance assessmentProblem-solving
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Discharge planning
- Care plan development
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Health education
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Geriatric care
- CPR/AED
- Medication management
- Nursing performance assessment
- Problem-solving
- Quality improvement
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2017 - Current
Medical-Surgical Home Care RN
Baystate Health
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American International College