JENNIFER WORNER
Duncannon,PA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgement, combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Highmark, Inc.
Work From Home
09.2022 - Current
- Assessing member needs: Evaluating a member's medical condition, treatment plan, and support needs.
- Developing care plans: Creating individualized plans that outline the necessary medical services, therapies, and support services.
- Coordinating care: Facilitating communication and collaboration among healthcare providers (doctors, therapists, hospitals, etc.) to ensure a seamless care experience.
- Advocating for members: Acting as a liaison between the member and the healthcare system, addressing concerns, and helping navigate the complexities of insurance coverage.
- Monitoring care: Tracking the progress of the care plan and making adjustments as needed.
- Managing utilization: Helping members access the most appropriate level of care to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations or procedures.
- Educating members: Providing information and resources to help members understand their condition, treatment options, and insurance benefits.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
Harrisburg, PA
10.2018 - 09.2022
- -Scheduled both patients and surgery, obtained surgical authorization, acquired medication authorizations, ordered medications, coordinated testing with other offices
- -Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- -Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners, and verifying interventions met patients’ treatment goals
- -Advocated for low income patients to assist in obtaining medications
- -Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- -Promoted healthy lifestyle choices in order to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
- -Answered patients’ questions and provided materials for further information
- -Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- -Addressed staff concerns, resource management, allocation of responsibilities, and optimized workload management
- -Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- -Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes
- -Participated in continuing education including neuroscience conference and pharmaceutical information meetings to improve patient care, satisfaction, and safety regarding Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions
- -Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgement
Home Health Nurse
Homeland Home Health
Harrisburg, PA
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Both positions included the following:
- -Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce home-health
- -Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- -Conducted regular reevaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
- -Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies, and services
- -Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters
- -Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries, and strokes
- -Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how to best provide assistance within the parameters established by the facility and supervisor
Home Health Nurse
Affilia Home Health
Harrisburg, PA
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Both positions included the following:
- -Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce home-health
- -Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- -Conducted regular reevaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed
- -Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies, and services
- -Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters
- -Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries, and strokes
- -Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how to best provide assistance within the parameters established by the facility and supervisor
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Pinnacle Health
Harrisburg, PA
10.2004 - 09.2015
- -Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries
- -Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status
- -Monitored the vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment
- -Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review
- -Administered medications, monitored edemas and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes
- -Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods
- -Administered medications in the proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts
- -Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications
- -Worked as part of a team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
- -Evaluated health education need of patients and provided necessary training and instruction
- -Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security
- -Performed rounds once per hour on the cardiac floor, checking on patients’ well-being
- -Trained new staff on facility policies, procedures, and electronic medical record management systems
Education
High School Diploma -
Susquenita High School
Duncannon, PAAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2011
Skills
- -Patient Care and Education
- -Patient Rights Advocate
- -Precepting and Staff Development
- -Basic Life Support Certification
- -Patient Assessment and Care
- -RN Case Management
- -Medication and IV Administration
- -Care Plan Development
- -Catheter and Wound Care
- -Organization and Planning
- -Electronic Health Records (HER)
- -Experienced in Microsoft Programs
- -Familiar with ICD10 Codes
- -Surgery Scheduling
- -Pre and Post Op Teaching
Certification
- Registered Nurse in State of Pennsylvania; #RN631524, expires10/31/2026
- Registered Nurse in State of Delaware; LI-0073309, expires 9/30/2025
- Registered Nurse in State of New York; 2750594, expires 12/31/2026
- Registered Nurse State of West Virginia; 118693, expires 6/30/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Highmark, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
10.2018 - 09.2022
Home Health Nurse
Homeland Home Health
10.2017 - 10.2018
Home Health Nurse
Affilia Home Health
09.2015 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Pinnacle Health
10.2004 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Susquenita High School
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