JENNIFER ALDRIDGE
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Accomplished registered nurse case manager with several years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Smoothly blend hands-on skills with advanced clinical background. Successful at working with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Centerwell Home Health
Shelbyville, KY
09.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
Hospice Registered Nurse Care Manager
Bluegrass Care Navigators
Frankfort, KY
12.2013 - Current
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for each hospice patient while following physician instructions
- Recognized and understood specific stages of the dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients
- Offering listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs
- Provided high levels of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options
Nurse Care Manager
BioScrip, Inc./ LHC Group, Inc
Lexington, KY
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes
- Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to physicians in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facilities
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted the interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care
Staff Nurse
University of Kentucky Children's Hospital
Lexington, KY
05.2006 - 01.2014
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake
Education
Associates of Nursing -
Midway University
Midway, KY05.2006
Skills
- Hospice Care
- Medical evaluation
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Catheter monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac Care
- Basic Life Support
- Dementia Care
- Geriatric Care
- Time management abilities
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Pain control
- Drug inventory management
- Patient care plans
- Relationship building and retention
- Physician communications
- Training and mentoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Centerwell Home Health
09.2024 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Care Manager
Bluegrass Care Navigators
12.2013 - Current
Nurse Care Manager
BioScrip, Inc./ LHC Group, Inc
08.2012 - 02.2014
Staff Nurse
University of Kentucky Children's Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2014
BLS Certified
Associates of Nursing -
Midway University
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