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Jammie Watzke

Nisswa,MN

Summary

Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes.

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Northern Pines Mental Health
08.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs..
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Managed a caseload of diverse patients with various diagnoses while maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical records systems.
  • Promoted optimal wellness by conducting regular assessments of physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors affecting patients'' wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve overall patient health and satisfaction levels.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
  • Assessed patient needs during home visits, making recommendations for additional services or resources when necessary.

Hospice Nurse Case Manager

St Croix Hospice
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assisted families in navigating the grieving process after the loss of a loved one by providing bereavement support and resources.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for hospice patients, leading to improved quality of life.
  • Provided symptom management and pain relief for terminally ill patients through careful assessment and appropriate medication administration.
  • Established trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic listening and consistent follow-through on commitments made during the care planning process.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and their families.
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by ensuring that their wishes were respected throughout the course of treatment.

Home Health/Hospice RN Case Manager

Crosby Home Health
03.2011 - 03.2016
  • 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.
  • Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Lakes College
Brainerd

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical assessment
  • Mental health support
  • Geriatric care
  • Case management

Timeline

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Northern Pines Mental Health
08.2019 - Current

Hospice Nurse Case Manager

St Croix Hospice
03.2016 - 05.2019

Home Health/Hospice RN Case Manager

Crosby Home Health
03.2011 - 03.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Lakes College
Jammie Watzke