Helen Gipson
North Las Vegas,United States
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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Rn Case Manager (Complex Case Management)
United Health /Optum
Current
- Performing Routine Skilled Nursing Assessment Care coordination
- Utilization review, Reviewing Electronic Medical Record via third party hospital access for Discharged planning and Disposition
- Providing patient education, disease specific
- Working closely with clinic providers to improve patient health outcomes as well as decreasing hospitalizations.
Rn Case Manager
United HealthCare /Optum (Palliative /Advanced Illness Program and Hospice)
Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2020
- Performing Routine Skilled Nursing Assessment Care coordination, patient advocacy
- To perform Utilization review, as well as maintaining communication and needs of patients with primary care physicians as well as medical Specialists
- To help facilitate and manage care to decrease frequent hospitalizations.
Rn Case Manager
UNITED HEALTHCARE/OPTUM (Southwest Medical Hospice)
Las Vegas, Nevada
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Provide compassionate palliative care to terminally ill patients in both home and facility settings Managed caseloads of 16-22 patients
- Assisted MSW with providing adequate living arrangements as well social and ethical issues related to patient need and concerns
- Assisted patients and families with spiritual and bereavement needs
- Collaborated with Physicians in providing adequate and proper pain management
- Preparation and organization of patient Care plan and IDT
- Attaining and upholding credibility in accordance with Medicare Guidelines.
Sr Rn Case Manager
UNITED HEALTHCARE/OPTUM (South Medical Care More Program)
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2018 - 12.2019
- To plan, coordinate and provide education within the adult medicine community
- With a focus of decreasing hospitalizations of chronic conditioned patients
- Reviewing Electronic Medical Records, to assist, manage and coordinate plan of care telephonically per Care more program Standard of work
- As well as collaborating with clinic staff and Physicians providing adequate managed care.
Rn Case Manager
UNITED HEALTHCARE/OPTUM (Southwest Medical Hospice)
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Provide compassionate palliative care to terminally ill patients in both home and facility settings Managed caseloads of 16-22 patients
- Assisted MSW with providing adequate living arrangements as well social and ethical issues related to patient need and concerns
- Assisted patients and families with spiritual and bereavement needs
- Collaborated with Physicians in providing adequate and proper pain management
- Preparation and organization of patient Care plan and IDT
- Attaining and upholding credibility in accordance with Medicare Guidelines.
Rn Case Manager
HOSPICE OF LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.2012 - 08.2013
- Provide compassionate palliative care to terminally ill patients in both home and facility settings Managed caseloads of 16-22 patients
- Assisted MSW with providing adequate living arrangements as well social and ethical issues related to patient need and concerns
- Assisted patients and families with spiritual and bereavement needs
- Collaborated with Physicians in providing adequate and proper pain management
- Preparation and organization of patient Care plan and IDT
- Attaining and upholding care in accordance to Medicare Guidelines.
Registered Nurse
CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL
Las Vegas, Nevada
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management
- Participated in a unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients, assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal
- Ensured safety and wellbeing of patients
- Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure overall well-being of all patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator
CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in Geriatric/medical surgical unit
- Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law
- Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Multi-tasked general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
BSN to MSN degree -
Purdue Global University
Currently attendingAssociates of Science, Nursing -
Carrington College
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States01.2010
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Care Coordination
- Home care management
- Utilization review
- Clinical assessment
- Case Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Community Resources
- Palliative Care
- Case Management
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- CPR/AED
- EMR / EHR
- Delegation and Motivation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Vitals monitoring
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Supply Management
- Treatment Recommendations
- Diabetes management
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
Professionalbackground
Experienced Registered Licensed Nurse of 14 years, with strong clinical and people skills. I have experience as a Certified Nursing assistant for 11 years and a Unit Co-coordinator for 3 years, Prior to becoming an RN. I am a diligent worker that does not mind working as a team player. I am compassionate and always eager to learn.
Timeline
Senior Rn Case Manager (Complex Case Management)
United Health /Optum
Current
Rn Case Manager
United HealthCare /Optum (Palliative /Advanced Illness Program and Hospice)
02.2020
Rn Case Manager
UNITED HEALTHCARE/OPTUM (Southwest Medical Hospice)
12.2019 - 02.2020
Sr Rn Case Manager
UNITED HEALTHCARE/OPTUM (South Medical Care More Program)
03.2018 - 12.2019
Rn Case Manager
UNITED HEALTHCARE/OPTUM (Southwest Medical Hospice)
08.2013 - 03.2018
Rn Case Manager
HOSPICE OF LAS VEGAS
04.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL
12.2010 - 06.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Coordinator
CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL
01.2008 - 12.2010
BSN to MSN degree -
Purdue Global University
Associates of Science, Nursing -
Carrington College