Holly Blau
Rock Springs
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in chronic disease education seeking a remote Chronic Care Manager role. Experienced in DSMES delivery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered education to support self-management, improve outcomes, and reduce preventable utilization across chronic populations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Patient and Family Educator
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
Rock Springs, WY
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and launched a comprehensive Patient & Family Education program in the inpatient setting, managing education delivery, materials, and workflows
- Provide individualized education to patients and families using evidence-based, patient-centered teaching methods
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient understanding, self-management, and care transitions
- Create and maintain education handouts and tools aligned with clinical guidance
- Serve as the Registered Nurse for the hospital based Diabetes Self Management Education and Support (DSMES) program
- Expanded and strengthened the DSMES program, increasing patient reach and education consistency
RN, Medical-Surgical
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
Rock Springs, WY
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care to a diverse group of patients within an acute care setting
- Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team coordinating appropriate cares and needs for each individual patient
- Performed individualized patient assessments, provided patient education, prepared and administered medications, monitored treatment plans and vital signs, provided IV therapy and wound care
- Mentored new nurses and nursing students, providing guidance and support during their orientation and clinical experiences
- Worked as charge nurse of the unit, ensuring a smooth and efficient patient flow by directing, mentoring, and delegating staffing asssignemtns
LPN/RN
Aspen Mountain Medical Center
Rock Springs, WY
2021 - 2023
- Provided patients with post-operative care
- Performed full body system assessments
- Treated pain and nausea, administered IV antibiotics, monitored vital signs, kept dressing clean and dry, ambulated patients, and educated patients on post-op care instructions
- Checked and maintained crash carts on a daily and monthly basis
LPN
Sage View Care Center
Rock Springs, WY
2020 - 2021
- Oversaw 40+ residents within a long-term care facility
- Supported the needs of the elderly and provided professional and compassionate care to a diverse group of residents
- Performed continuing assessments, medication administration, basic ADL's, and wound care
- Stocked and maintained supplies within resident's rooms and medication carts
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs, WY05-2021
High School Diploma -
Rock Springs High School
Rock Springs, WY05-2010
Skills
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Cerner
- Caring and compassionate
- Time Management
- Communication
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and dependability
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Patient education
Certification
- Compact RN License
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
RN Patient and Family Educator
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
06.2024 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
10.2021 - 06.2024
LPN/RN
Aspen Mountain Medical Center
2021 - 2023
LPN
Sage View Care Center
2020 - 2021
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Wyoming Community College
High School Diploma -
Rock Springs High School