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Heidi Brunck

Evansville

Summary

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with solid background in case management within healthcare settings. Proven ability to coordinate patient care and navigate complex healthcare systems effectively. Demonstrated expertise in patient advocacy and communication.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Heart To Heart Hospice
01.2025 - Current
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing personalized hospice plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team efforts.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
  • Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.

Registered Nurse, Long-Term-Care

Premier Health Care
02.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Public Health Nurse, Infectious Disease Case Manager for Tuberculosis

Vanderburgh County Health Department
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored trends in communicable diseases for early identification of potential outbreaks or emerging issues affecting the population''s health status.
  • Provided expert consultation services during outbreaks or unusual clusters of infection, contributing to rapid containment and resolution efforts.
  • Visited homes, assessing patient and family needs by educating on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.

Correctional Registered Nurse

Quality Correctional Care, LLC
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Demonstrated cultural competence while working with diverse populations, facilitating trust-building between staff members and inmates from various backgrounds.
  • Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of inmate needs, adjusting care plans accordingly for improved health outcomes.
  • Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.

Registered Nurse

Trilogy Health Services North River Health Campus
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through close monitoring of patients and timely intervention in case of complications.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts, ensuring seamless transitions from the nursing home setting to home or other facilities as needed.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to physician orders.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during end-of-life care, facilitating a dignified transition for all parties involved.
  • Provided skilled nursing care to patients with challenging behavioral symptoms related to cognitive decline, utilizing non-pharmacological interventions and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for effective management.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
05.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant - Indiana

Vincennes University
07.2013

Core-40 Degree - undefined

Gibson Southern High School
05.2008

Skills

  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary, community resources, outreach programs

  • Outbreak investigation of active tuberculosis

  • End-of-life care and education

  • Care coordination

  • Case management

  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Indiana Nursing License OCTOBER 2022 - CURRENT
  • CPR/ Basic Life Support through American Heart Association APRIL 2025– 2027
  • Tuberculosis Basic Validation Certification through Indiana Department of Health IN-Train & American Lung Association JANUARY 2024 - 2027

Timeline

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Heart To Heart Hospice
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Long-Term-Care

Premier Health Care
02.2024 - Current

Public Health Nurse, Infectious Disease Case Manager for Tuberculosis

Vanderburgh County Health Department
01.2024 - 10.2024

Correctional Registered Nurse

Quality Correctional Care, LLC
06.2023 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

Trilogy Health Services North River Health Campus
11.2022 - 01.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant - Indiana

Vincennes University

Core-40 Degree - undefined

Gibson Southern High School

Associate Degree - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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