Jennifer Djemissi
Omaha,NE
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager with a strong background in chronic care coordination, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for clinical judgment, adaptability, and relationship building across complex care settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
CHI National Home Care, LLC
Omaha, Nebraska
03.2015 - Current
- Assessed, planned, delivered, and reviewed individualized nursing care plans for each patient within ongoing caseload of 40-70 patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and revise patient care plans.
- Applied evidence-based practice guidelines in partnership with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient interventions.
- Advocated for patients by reviewing insurance coverage limits, sharing care preferences with practitioners, and confirming interventions matched treatment goals.
- Supported patients and families during stressful situations, helping improve comfort, recovery, and compliance.
- Trained newly hired nurses on patient care and daily responsibilities, supporting growth and professional development.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hillcrest Home Care
Bellevue, Nebraska
12.2017 - 02.2024
- Managed caseloads for clients with multiple chronic conditions across long-term care facilities and private homes.
- Assessed new information and condition changes using critical thinking, collaborating with licensed practical nurses and the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
- Supported COVID-19 response efforts for home care clients with active or long COVID, guiding treatment plans to safeguard clinicians and community health.
- Documented patient interactions according to protocols, assisted with routine chart audits to maintain compliance, and updated quality measures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Served as primary preceptor for nurses during onboarding, completed competency evaluations, and coached critical thinking skills.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Interim Home Health Care
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including wound and ostomy care, parenteral and enteral medication and nutrition administration, urinary catheter care, laboratory specimen collection, ventilator and airway maintenance, and vital sign and disease process monitoring.
- Monitored patient progress toward interdisciplinary treatment goals and outcomes.
- Coordinated care among families, physicians, and private duty nursing agency staff.
- Managed private duty cases for adult and pediatric clients with complex chronic medical needs.
- Facilitated quality improvement initiatives and coordinated medical equipment, community resources, and palliative or hospice referrals to enhance patient success with interventions.
- Secured medical assistance, equipment, and community resources while referring to palliative or hospice care to optimize patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical
Wareham, Massachusetts
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Coordinated patient care transition during pediatric unit relocation, ensuring continuity of care and minimizing disruptions.
- Implemented infection control practices and upheld unit safety standards amid hospital transition.
- Provided bedside care in a small community hospital for adults and pediatric patients on a short-term 12 week travel assignment.
- Adapted quickly to new employer procedures, documentation systems, and clinical workflows, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Cultivated professional relationships with healthcare staff, enhancing collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
09.2008 - 08.2012
- Administered high-risk medications, including chemotherapy, blood products, insulin, and anticoagulants, with precision to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive bedside care for pre and post-surgical transplant patients, ensuring comfort and safety during recovery.
- Coordinated and communicated care plans with physicians, therapists, and support staff during daily bedside rounds to enhance patient treatment strategies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Supported nurse teams by prioritizing workloads and communicating patient changes in a fast-paced setting.
Registered Nurse
Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Omaha , NE
02.2006 - 08.2008
- Provided inpatient care within an orthopedic and neurosurgery unit focused on knee and hip replacements and spinal surgeries.
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and collaborated with the critical care team to implement timely interventions.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on recovery steps and discharge instructions, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Coordinated staffing across inpatient units, including cardiac medical-surgical and NICU, to ensure optimal patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD12-2005
Skills
- Chronic care coordination
- Care transition planning
- Bio-Psycho-Social Evaluations
- Clinical judgment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and caregiver advocacy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hillcrest Home Care
12.2017 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse Case Manager
CHI National Home Care, LLC
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical
09.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Interim Home Health Care
01.2012 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
09.2008 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Bergan Mercy Medical Center
02.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Dakota