Heather Scarpenny
Middle Grove
Summary
To provide, safe, holistic, and efficient nursing care.
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in home health case management. Proven ability to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes. Team-oriented and adaptable, with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Experienced with comprehensive patient care management in home health settings. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of patient assessment and care planning to deliver quality care. Track record of fostering strong patient relationships and ensuring continuity of care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Marquis Home Care
01.2023 - Current
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
- Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.
- Streamlined communication with physicians, ensuring accurate documentation and prompt updates on patient conditions.
- Prevented complications from chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart failure through targeted patient education initiatives tailored to individual needs.
- Served as an expert resource for families by providing guidance on disease management techniques, self-care strategies, and available community resources.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
RN Care Manager
Oldendorf Medical Services
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Community Health Center
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Management of patient care in home environment
- Referring patient to physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy
- Overseeing HHA on long-term care cases
- Performing wound care and infusion
- Therapy (high-tech)
- Following OASIS assessment and paperwork guidelines
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Stay at Home Mother
12.2015 - 09.2021
- Too many roles to list!
Registered Nurse
Island Home Care Agency, Inc.
03.2008 - 12.2015
- Management of complicated pediatric long term case in a home environment
- Maintaining care for Tracheostomies and Gastrostomies on pediatric patients
- Medical Administration / Neb Treatment on peds cases
- Performing high tech VNS (Infusion / wound care)
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Help Unlimited Homecare Agency, Inc.
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Management of patient care in home environment
- Referring patient to physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy
- Overseeing LPN and HHA on long term care cases
- Performing wound care and infusion therapy (high-tech)
- Following OASIS assessment and paperwork guidelines
Registered Nurse
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Services
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Performing high tech VNS
- Following OASIS assessment guidelines
- Administering and teaching infusion therapy
- Maintenance of tunneled catheters (Picc, midline and Hickmann) and implanted ports
Registered Nurse
Island Home Care Agency, Inc.
04.2005 - 12.2005
- Performing high tech Visiting Nurse Services
- Administering/teaching infusion therapy
- Maintenance of tunneled catheters (PICC, midline, Hickmann) and Implanted Ports
- Administering/teaching wound care and physical therapy evaluations
Registered Nurse
Shore Home Health Services
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Enabling Clients to live in their home while receiving the necessary nursing care as allowed by the D.O
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- Performing /teaching Trach, GT care, and wound care
- Administering enteral feedings, Ventilator dependent care, and medication administration
Home Health Aide
Good Shepherd Hospice
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisting Clients with AOL’s while guiding them through life’s final journey with comfort, care, and compassion as allowed by the D.O.H
Health Aide
Aides At Home
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Assisting Clients with AOL’s as allowed by the D.O.H
- Assisting Clients with HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, Mental Developmental Disabilities, and Death and Dying
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
01.2006
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY01.2001
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Compassionate patient care
- Wound care management
- Chronic disease management
- Geriatric nursing experience
- Catheter care
- Direct patient care
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Marquis Home Care
01.2023 - Current
RN Care Manager
Oldendorf Medical Services
11.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Community Health Center
09.2021 - 11.2022
Stay at Home Mother
12.2015 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Island Home Care Agency, Inc.
03.2008 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Help Unlimited Homecare Agency, Inc.
05.2006 - 02.2008
Registered Nurse
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Services
01.2006 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse
Island Home Care Agency, Inc.
04.2005 - 12.2005
Registered Nurse
Shore Home Health Services
01.2003 - 01.2005
Home Health Aide
Good Shepherd Hospice
01.2002 - 01.2003
Health Aide
Aides At Home
01.2000 - 01.2002
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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