Janie Farmer
Chatham,USA
Summary
Highly skilled Registered Nurse with a variety of experience from Emergency Room, Orthopedics, LTC, Home Health and Case Management. Recognized as an exceptional team player and patient advocate.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Field Nurse
Springfield Clinic Home Health
03.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in home settings for diverse populations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs regularly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Patient Care Manager
Heartland Hospice
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Oversaw patient care operations and ensured adherence to hospice standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Trained staff on best practices for compassionate patient interactions.
RN CASE MANAGER
HSHS St. Johns Hospital
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Connects with patients and providers to assist with any barriers patients may have to a safe and effective discharge plan.
- Work closely with physicians and other disciplines to provide patients with additional support after illness or crisis.
- Average caseload 30 patients.
- Educated patients on health management and available resources.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Assessed patient needs and developed tailored intervention strategies.
RN UROLOGY/ ORTHEPEDIC NURSE
HSHS St. Johns Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided care for surgical orthopedic and urology patients.
- Monitored the patients' health and changes in condition to physicians and surgeons.
- Completed dressing changes, bladder irrigations, IV maintenance and insertion.
- Completed assessments, admissions, post op care, patient teaching and education.
RN CASE MANAGER
Molina Healthcare
06.2013 - 06.2022
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Assessed patients' needs and developed individualized treatment strategies to improve health outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on clinical evaluations and feedback.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in case management, fostering professional growth and development.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance service efficiency in case management.
- Facilitated communication among healthcare providers, enhancing collaboration for optimal patient care coordination.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Directed management of intricate cases involving various comorbidities to facilitate comprehensive healthcare service coordination.
- 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.
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, ILLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - undefined
Capital Area Career Center
Springfield, ILSkills
- Assisted in evaluating patient conditions for effective care delivery
- Supported safe administration of medications to patients
- Maintained accurate electronic health records for patient tracking
- Facilitated coordination of care among healthcare providers
- Managed wound care procedures to promote healing
- Aided in case management processes for patient support
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for enhanced patient care
- Provided patient education on health management
- Organized tasks effectively to maximize time efficiency
- Applied critical thinking skills to assess patient needs
Certification
BLS
Timeline
RN Field Nurse
Springfield Clinic Home Health
03.2025 - Current
Patient Care Manager
Heartland Hospice
03.2024 - 03.2025
RN CASE MANAGER
HSHS St. Johns Hospital
07.2023 - 03.2024
RN UROLOGY/ ORTHEPEDIC NURSE
HSHS St. Johns Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023
RN CASE MANAGER
Molina Healthcare
06.2013 - 06.2022
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - undefined
Capital Area Career Center
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Lincoln Land Community College