Grace Howe
225 27th Street,IA
Summary
Practical Clinical Support with more than 9 years of experience and background in nursing care. Focused on developing teams' clinical knowledge, decision-making skills and performance standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Exemplar Care
11.2023 - Current
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Evaluated nursing protocols and made updates based on current literature, ensuring optimal patient care practices were maintained.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable enhancements in patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Served as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Case Manager
United Healthcare
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Nurse Educator PRN
Mercy College
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Improved learning with introduction of case-based discussions, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Fostered supportive and inclusive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and promoting academic success.
- Enhanced student learning outcomes by developing and implementing innovative nursing curriculum tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating sq labs into curriculum, providing hands-on experience with realistic scenarios.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
Director of Case Management
Select Speciality Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources while reducing waste and inefficiency.
- Streamlined, standardized and implemented case management processes and techniques to maximize revenue cycle.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth among team members.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Promoted adherence to evidence-based practices by regularly reviewing current literature and integrating best practices into daily operations.
Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Indiana, United States2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Indiana, United States2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Indiana, United States2015
Skills
- Unit supervision
- Managing caseload management
- Unit leadership
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Developing training programs
- Employee performance evaluations
- Complying with regulatory guidelines
- Improving clinical quality outcomes
- Staff development
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care Coordination
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Scheduling
- Budget Oversight
- Marketing initiatives
- Unit-based shared governance
- Nurse education program development
- Outcome Measurement
- Collaborative skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Training and mentoring
- Budget Planning
- Profitability Strategies
- Pharmacy operations management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Quality Assurance Controls
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Exemplar Care
11.2023 - Current
Case Manager
United Healthcare
12.2021 - 01.2023
Nurse Educator PRN
Mercy College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Case Management
Select Speciality Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2020
Charge Nurse
Mercy Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
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