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Ilana Huff

Farmington,Arkansas

Summary

Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience in health care. Skilled in providing cardiac monitoring, knowledge of critical labs, caring for critically ill patients on ventilator, computerized charting and works well with coworkers.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

Presbyterian Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Boosted patient adherence to treatment plans through regular check-ins and motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs to inform effective care planning.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers for enhanced patient care, ensuring all treatments aligned with prescribed care plans.

RN Case Manager

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
  • Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
  • Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.

RN Case Manager

INOVA
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall clinical performance and patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.

Travel RN Case Manager

Ascension St John Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Responsibilities: Travel RN Case Manager, through Totalmed, Appleton, WI Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA 8/23 – 8/24 Responsibilities: Discharge planner, collaborates with medical team, facilitates patient care by assessing patient needs, evaluating treatment options, creating treatment plan, coordinating care, evaluating and monitoring treatment plan.

Registered Nurse ICU/CCU/Cardiology Stepdown/Cath Lab

Washington Regional Medical Center
11.2005 - 06.2023
  • Monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus - Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, asthma, CHF and pneumonia. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Tested glucose and administered injections. Performed sheath removals for patients after heart catheterization.

CDI Specialist RN

Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2018
  • Four and a half years of CDI experience. Ability to work independently. Knowledgeable and experienced with Clinical Documentation Improvements. Strong critical thinking abilities and understanding. Knowledge of Clinical Coding Guidelines, SOI, ROM, case mix index, DRG, and the impact procedures have on final billing, and DRG.-Highly familiar with medical terminology and procedures to evaluate clinical documentation. Verify the accuracy of patient medical information and obtain missing information.-Train new hires, review inpatient medical records on a daily basis and concurrently identify opportunities to clarify missing and incomplete documentation.-Educate Providers either through discussion or writing query regarding missing, unclear or conflicting documentation. Reports to CDI manager. Utilizes and proficient with use of Optum and Cerner software

Population Health/Case Management

Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 05.2010
  • Two and a half years of working directly with discharge planning for Blue Cross and Blue Shield patients in acute care setting. - Assessed client needs, provide personalized plan, provide safety risk education, monitor compliance with medication, advocate and answer questions to provide the patient with best treatment options.

Education

Diploma - Nursing (RN)

Har-Ber School of Nursing
Springdale, AR
12.2005

Skills

  • Skilled cardiac care and intensive care nurse Computerized charting Enthusiastic caregiver Trained in education pre and post heart Catheterization Familiarity with disease Management programs Familiarity with disease management Procedures IV drug therapy management
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Registered Nurse in the State of Arkansas, License number R076612, Compact Status

Accomplishments

CCM 2024

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Presbyterian Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025

RN Case Manager

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024

RN Case Manager

INOVA
07.2023 - 08.2024

Travel RN Case Manager

Ascension St John Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023

CDI Specialist RN

Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2018

Population Health/Case Management

Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 05.2010

Registered Nurse ICU/CCU/Cardiology Stepdown/Cath Lab

Washington Regional Medical Center
11.2005 - 06.2023

Diploma - Nursing (RN)

Har-Ber School of Nursing

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