Jayme Paulsen
Summary
Dedicated RN specializing in case management and hands-on patient care, with a proven track record in supervisory roles across surgical oncology, medical-surgical, and home health settings. Committed to delivering high-quality services that enhance the well-being of patients facing oncology and medical challenges. Recognized for strong listening skills and a compassionate approach, fostering trust with patients while collaborating effectively with medical teams to achieve optimal outcomes. A motivated leader focused on team development and driving collaborative healthcare efforts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Consistently maintained detailed documentation of patient care.
- Evaluated patient conditions to identify changes and potential concerns.
- Contributed to interdepartmental strategy meetings for analyzing and managing intricate patient cases.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated seamless communication among primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
- Assessed financial information for determining insurance coverage prior to the initiation of services.
- Ensured families remained informed about patient care plans and outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Evaluated patients' overall health to create customized care plans.
- Coordinated resources to ensure smooth transitions between levels of care.
- Formulated patient discharge strategies for smooth transitions from acute care to home.
- Participated in ongoing education seminars on case management practices.
- Managed referrals for community assistance programs.
Oncology Clinical Nurse Coordinator
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with physicians, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Assessed performance of staff nurses, aiding in professional growth.
- Supervised daily nursing operations, enhancing patient care in the surgical oncology unit.
- Performed annual performance assessments for nurses.
- Educated patients about treatment care plans.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
- Managed over 20 nursing staff and 8 assistants caring for surgical oncology and medical patients.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to determine treatment priorities.
Home Health RN
AccentCare
Hutto, TX
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Formulated comprehensive care plans with specific goals aligned with nursing diagnosis.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Implemented open-ended questioning techniques to reliably assess patients' conditions.
- Tracked variations in patient health and informed supervising healthcare personnel of any concerns.
- Responded to patient inquiries, pinpointing concerns and providing appropriate solutions based on established guidelines.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Home Health RN
Baylor/Scott and White
Taylor, TX
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Applied nursing expertise to provide wound care and medication assistance.
- Delivered training and oversight for home healthcare provider success.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and families to determine and address individual home care needs, as well as regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions.
- Handled after-hours responsibilities during on-call rotations.
- Administered medications as prescribed to manage patient symptoms.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Baylor/Scott and White
Temple, TX
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Administered medications and treatments aligned with patient's medical care.
- Conducted bedside reporting to ensure consistent communication during shift changes.
- Conducted transfusions and IV infusions for effective symptom management.
- Administered excellent patient care within a busy, 35-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Recorded nursing interventions and patient responses adhering to hospital protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX12.2012
Skills
- Care coordination
- Discharge coordination
- Case management
- Team collaboration
- Clinical issues understanding
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient care planning
- Patient relations
- Staff supervision
- Basic life support
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Ascension Providence Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Oncology Clinical Nurse Coordinator
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2022
Home Health RN
AccentCare
08.2017 - 11.2019
Home Health RN
Baylor/Scott and White
03.2015 - 07.2017
RN, Medical-Surgical
Baylor/Scott and White
04.2013 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College