Gail R. Beard
Ladson,SC
Summary
Well-qualified nurse with Case Management credentials and able to provide and promote improved outcomes with clients with chronic health conditions. This not only improves measures such as HEDIS scores but improves the health of the community. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individuals patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Dedicate RN Certified Case Manager professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse Trauma
Trident Medical Center
Ladson, SC
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
RN Staff Nurse
Palmetto Summerville Behavioral Health
Summerville, SC
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and moni
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
RN Case Manager, OB, NICU
Absolute Total Care
North Charleston, SC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- OB, NICU and Pediatric Case Manager with focus on mental health and substance use disorders
- Implementation of hybrid model of care by attending prenatal home and office visits to increase patient compliance and assess barriers to care
- Collaborate with Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician at corporate level
- Utilization review maitaining timelines and consulted Medical Director for review of services not meeting Interqual guidelines
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Provided hight touch case management to 70-100 high risk members and their family. Used Motivational interviewing strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
RN Case Manager, Clinical Trainer
FIRST CHOICE, SELECT HEALTH OF SC
North Charleston, SC
05.2009 - 08.2019
- Senior Nurse Case Manager for high risk OB with multiple comorbidities
- Clinical trainer for South Carolina's largest Medicaid Health. Management Organization and implementation of new EMR system
- Developed a NICU multiple disciplinary approach that encompasses DME, Case Management and Utilization Review using interqual.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
RN Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
Mount Pleasant , SC
04.2006 - 07.2009
- Care of the labor and delivery patient
- Care of women surgical patient including DIEP flap surgery
- Charge nurse.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
RN Staff Nurse High Risk Anterpartum, PICU, NICU
MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Florence , SC
05.2004 - 04.2006
- Care of critically ill patient age 0 to 21 yrs.
- Care of high risk antepartum patient from 14 underserved counties.
- Strong emphasis on family centered care.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Cared for pre-term infants in Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - SCIENCE
N H TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Concord NH1987
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL SCHOOL oF NURSING
Nashua NHSkills
- Clinical experience to provide education to patients
- Ability to assess barrier to care
- Excellent organization skills to promote appropriate follow up
- Effective communication with all team members
- Able to assess emergency situations and provide appropriate care
- Adapt in use of Motivational Interviewing
- Point Click Care EMR
- Patient Ventilation
- Able to assess and promote treatment options to patients with Mental Health and Substance Abuse issue to increase quality of health
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
- Handle with care
- BLS
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse Trauma
Trident Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Palmetto Summerville Behavioral Health
06.2020 - 08.2021
RN Case Manager, OB, NICU
Absolute Total Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
RN Case Manager, Clinical Trainer
FIRST CHOICE, SELECT HEALTH OF SC
05.2009 - 08.2019
RN Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER
04.2006 - 07.2009
RN Staff Nurse High Risk Anterpartum, PICU, NICU
MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
05.2004 - 04.2006
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - SCIENCE
N H TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL SCHOOL oF NURSING
- Certified Case Manager
- Handle with care
- BLS
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