Jennifer Carey
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Proactive Care Manager RN with a track record of critical thinking and effective interdisciplinary team collaboration. Already skilled in patient education and treatment management, helping to increase patient compliance and enhanced their outcomes. Demonstrates expertise as an Oncology Certified Nurse, prioritizing patient advocacy and education with a focus on achieving optimal outcomes. Dependable nurse successful at managing multiple priorities with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and patient goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager RN
UCHealth
01.2017 - Current
- Applies critical thinking skills during patient assessments to identify next best steps with minimal supervision. Additionally, communicates concisely and effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
- Advocates for patient's ensuring their best interest is top priority while educating them on disease process.
- Precepts new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment. Serves as a valuable resource for many members of the interdisciplinary team thanks to experience and tenure.
- Participates in PI projects to find efficiency gaps, implement a change, and measure the impact of that change.
Case Manager RN
Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- I independently managed my schedule, ensuring punctuality. Despite frequent disruptions due to other patients’ issues, I adapted dynamically to maintain efficiency.
Floor RN
Centura
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Pueblo09.2012
Skills
- Patient Education
- Treatment management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse
Accomplishments
- 2014 Daisy Award Winner
- 2018 UCHealth Nurse Excellence Award Winner
Timeline
Care Manager RN
UCHealth
01.2017 - Current
Case Manager RN
Pikes Peak Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2016 - 12.2016
Floor RN
Centura
11.2012 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University