Geana Goorhouse
Portage,MI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Battle Creek, MI
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care,
- Coordinated care of injured workers by liaising with visiting nursing agencies to organize treatments and program resources.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Assisting Veteran's in acquiring appropriate care in home post hospitalization
- Assisting Veterans in determining appropriate payment of medical services.
Nurse Case Manager
Family Health Clinic
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Developed A book of referral program to maintain long-term patient wellness.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
RN Case Manager
Alliance Home Health Care
Kalamazoo, MI
04.2012 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI04.2012
Skills
- Hospice Education
- Home Visits Coordination
- Palliative Education
- Operational Standards
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- ER Utilization
- Family Education
- Patient Education
- Follow-Up Calls
- Resource Utilization
- Team Coordination
- Medical Records Management
World Missions
I have had the opportunity to serve in India with IREF, a Christian organization caring for orphans in Repallie India. I have also served in a missionary capacity with my Church. I assisted the mission team in giving medical assistance to the community.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Veterans Administration Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Case Manager
Family Health Clinic
06.2019 - 06.2022
RN Case Manager
Alliance Home Health Care
04.2012 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Western Michigan University