Ileana Wiesler
Coconut Creek,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 35 years of professional experience delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. A strong patient advocate, committed to ensuring that patient needs, rights, and preferences are prioritized throughout the care continuum. CCM certified and fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based practices. Highly organized and adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced healthcare environments, with strong multitasking and time management skills. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Recognized for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for continuous learning and professional development. Committed to advancing healthcare quality and supporting patients across diverse settings.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
GMMI Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educating members on services and plan benefits.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care including organization of Air Ambulance transport for medical emergencies.
- Evaluation for authorization of medically necessary services in adherence to physicians treatment plan.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on refining case management skills in alignment with industry best practices.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Home Health
06.2015 - 05.2022
- Independent contractor
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
Staff Case Manager RN
Kindred Healthcare
11.2014 - 05.2015
- 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.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Staff RN Case Manager
Comprehensive Wellness Services
01.2001 - 10.2014
- Case manager for Medicare patients. Evaluation of new patients, including all Spanish-speaking patients. Evaluate patients wounds (assess, measure, photograph, consult with Physicians on appropriate wound care). A part of the wound team responsible for implementation of review, revision, and creation of the company's Wound Care Protocol. Train new staff and review charts, assisting in compliance with regulatory and JCAHO guidelines. Assisted in the development and maintenance of quality care systems and standards. Task force mentor responsible for assisting in company's software implementation. Oasis training and enhancement of communication skills through the use of electronic devices.
Staff RN
Catholic Health Services
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Evaluation and Case Management of Medicare patients and all Spanish-speaking patients: reviewed charts for continued JCAHO compliance: and actively participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.
Staff RN
Interim HealthCare
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Evaluation and Case Management of Medicare and Pediatric patients: BLS instructor for adults and pediatrics: coordinated with Doctors and Registered Nurses to develop care plans for patients: and developed patient care plans including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Staff RN
Memorial Healthcare System
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Worked on Pediatric and Pediatric Surgical units. Actively participated in evaluation and management of patient medical care. Worked with Oncology Pediatric patients, providing necessary health education training for patients and their families. Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process. Worked on the Cardiac Unit. Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure overall well-being of patients.
- Pediatric and Cardiac Units
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee Legal Nurse Consulting
Kaplan University
science, general study
Barry University
Miami Shores Skills
- Comprehensive case management
- Discharge Planning
- Milliman Clinical Guidelines
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Utilization reviews
- Healthcare regulations
- Care planning
- Chronic disease management
- Intake and discharge
- Geriatric care
- Microsoft office
- EMR / EHR
- Community resources
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
- Registered Nurse Compact License
- NY State RN License
- Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O)
- Certified Case Manager - CCM
Languages
English (Native or Bilingual)
Spanish (Native or Bilingual)
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
GMMI Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Home Health
06.2015 - 05.2022
Staff Case Manager RN
Kindred Healthcare
11.2014 - 05.2015
Staff RN Case Manager
Comprehensive Wellness Services
01.2001 - 10.2014
Staff RN
Catholic Health Services
01.1994 - 01.2001
Staff RN
Interim HealthCare
01.1991 - 01.1994
Staff RN
Memorial Healthcare System
01.1988 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Legal Nurse Consulting
Kaplan University
science, general study
Barry University
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