Gabriele Wenzel
Dover, AR,AR
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager with a proven track record at St. Mary’s Regional Medical, excelling in chronic disease management and patient advocacy. Expert in developing individualized care plans and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate communication. Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to quality improvement drive successful interdisciplinary collaboration and streamlined discharge planning.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
St.Mary‘s Regional Medical
- Coordinated patient care across interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary to optimize outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting informed decision-making and adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline communication and enhance service delivery.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely updates on care progress.
- Streamlined case management processes, reducing time for care plan development and implementation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Quality Analyst
St. Mary‘s Regional
06.2015 - Current
RN, Nursing Supervisor
St.Mary’s Regular Medical Center
07.2005 - 09.2015
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Petit Jean Technical College
Morrilton, AR03.1993
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Utilization review
- Clinical assessment
- Case evaluation
- Community resources
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare regulations
- Cultural history
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Accurate documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Decision-making
- Clear patient communication
- Needs assessment
- Community program referrals
- Specialized healthcare referrals
- Diabetes management
- Certified in CPR/AED
Additional Information
Graduated in 1976 from RN school in Germany. Moved to the US in 1990.
Enrollment in LPN program same year and graduated with honors in 1991. I started to work as an LPN at Saint Mary’s MSICU.
I continued to work towards my RN degree and challenged RN state boards in March 1993, resulting in passing the boards and continuing working in ICU, followed by years in the ED and as nursing supervisor. In the last decade I worked as Quality analyst and case manager for the same hospital.
I’m became a naturalized American citizen in 2004.
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Quality Analyst
St. Mary‘s Regional
06.2015 - Current
RN, Nursing Supervisor
St.Mary’s Regular Medical Center
07.2005 - 09.2015
RN Case Manager
St.Mary‘s Regional Medical
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Petit Jean Technical College