Jennifer Burnette
Fort White,FL
Summary
Dynamic Care Manager with extensive experience at Centene, excelling in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous electronic charting. Recognized for developing individualized treatment plans and ensuring compliance with health care standards, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager
Centene
St Louis, MO
07.2020 - Current
- Conducted initial discharge planning assessments in electronic medical records for high-risk patients.
- Facilitated communication among health care team members while involving clients in decision-making.
- Identified risk management issues and reported scenarios to appropriate management personnel.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff to enhance patient care and response times.
- Maintained accuracy of facility documents and records, ensuring protection of sensitive data.
- Communicated with patients compassionately while safeguarding medical information privacy.
Registered Nurse
Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse- Adults/Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
UF Health Rehabilitation
Gainesville, FL
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to ensure comprehensive treatment delivery.
- Monitored patient conditions, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on specific patient recovery goals.
- Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications while monitoring patient responses.
- Conducted daily chart audits to verify accuracy and evaluate performance against established goals.
- Oversaw admission and discharge processes to streamline patient movements and paperwork.
- Ensured compliance with medication administration standards and best practices in patient care.
- Facilitated communication among healthcare team members while engaging clients in decision-making.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
School Board of Alachua County
Gainesville, FL
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Provided routine screenings for vision and hearing and organized and assisted local agencies to provide dental screenings and flu vaccinations.
- Student education on various diseases including diabetes and asthma.
- Served as liaison for parents and staff.
- Maintained accurate charts regarding current immunizations and physicals as well as emergency and care plans for students with specific disease processes.
- Administered routine and as needed medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UF Health Rehab
Gainesville, FL
05.2006 - 02.2016
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL12.2015
Skills
- Electronic charting
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health care compliance
- Treatment coordination
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Medication reviews
- Organizational skills
- Patient monitoring
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Culturally-sensitive care
Certification
RN Compact License
Timeline
Care Manager
Centene
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida
03.2020 - 08.2020
Pediatric Registered Nurse
School Board of Alachua County
05.2018 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse- Adults/Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
UF Health Rehabilitation
02.2016 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
UF Health Rehab
05.2006 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College