Janice Wedlow
Highland Park,MI
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manger brings 24 year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Detroit Public Schools
01.2009 - Current
- Provide skill nursing care for students with physical or health impairments, Attend annual (Individual Educational Plan) IEP’s and maintain current medical orders
- Provide in service education for school personnel, regarding observation and emergency care procedures.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Oversaw health services for school of [40] students and faculty.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Universal Home HealthCare
05.2008 - 03.2020
- Performed home visits, Assessed patient condition, Identify services needed and prepared plan of care, Liaise with Physician to adjust plan of care as needed
- Administered medications and provided required medical treatment.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 25 by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice
Hospice of Michigan
09.2001 - 12.2005
- Assess home care needs, Assist patient and family with concerns as it relates to death and dying
- Provide direct care to patient as prescribed in the plan of care
- Evaluate and perform ongoing assessment.
Registered Nurse Care Manger
Project Choice/DAAA
04.1999 - 04.2000
- Assess Patient needs, Provide home care support, Coordinate services in the home
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective coordination of care, communication with patients, and proactive followup.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Arcadia Home Health Care
05.1994 - 06.1998
- Assessed patient condition, Administered medications and provided required medical treatment, Evaluate and perform ongoing assessment
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2005
Associated Nursing Degree -
Highland Park Community College
Highland Park, MI06.1993
Skills
Wound Care
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Catheter Care
Intravenous therapy
End of life care
Medical Supply Management
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse- 1994
- BLS Training - 2/2024-2/2026
Timeline
School Nurse
Detroit Public Schools
01.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Universal Home HealthCare
05.2008 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse Case Manager Hospice
Hospice of Michigan
09.2001 - 12.2005
Registered Nurse Care Manger
Project Choice/DAAA
04.1999 - 04.2000
Registered Nurse
Arcadia Home Health Care
05.1994 - 06.1998
BSN - Nursing
Wayne State University
Associated Nursing Degree -
Highland Park Community College