James Shores
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager with a proven track record at Ascension Home Health, adept in multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical assessment. Excelled in reducing hospital readmissions and enhancing patient quality of life through effective case management and strong communication skills. Certified in CPR/AED and ACLS, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate care. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ascension Home Health
Birmingham, AL
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their needs were met while respecting their preferences and values.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accuracy and timely completion of required paperwork.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough patient education and comprehensive discharge planning.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments, resulting in tailored care strategies.
- Enhanced overall quality of life for patients suffering from chronic illnesses using a holistic approach that addressed physical, emotional, psychological, social wellbeing.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Comfort Care Home Health
Birmingham, AL
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported family caregivers through education, resources, and emotional support during challenging times.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their needs were met while respecting their preferences and values.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Advanced patient education efforts by developing customized discharge instructions that addressed each individual''s unique health needs and promoted adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL05.2017
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Strong Communication Skills
- Team Leadership Qualities
- Clinical assessment
- Home health care coordination
- Post-Surgical Care
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ascension Home Health
01.2021 - 06.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Comfort Care Home Health
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
02.2018 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville