Jessica Barney
Hampshire,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive field case management, emergency, and oncology experience. Proven ability to educate and empower healthcare teams and patients, with a focus on delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. Adept in cross-functional collaboration, oncology care coordination, and staff mentoring. Ready to leverage clinical expertise in a dynamic clinical educator role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Filed Case Manager, Supervisor
Genex Services LLC
Hampshire, Illinois
06.2022 - Current
- Served as a liaison between the organization and external agencies providing support services for clients.
- Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
- Provided resources and referrals to clients as needed.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.
- Monitored caseloads for timely completion of tasks and client outcomes.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated Case Managers in the delivery of services to clients.
- Conducted weekly meetings with Case Managers to review cases and discuss any issues or concerns.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
- Advised Case Managers on appropriate interventions based on individual client needs.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
- Motivated and inspired employees to achieve goals and meet business objectives.
Workers' Compensation Case Manager
CorVel Corporation
Bartlett, IL
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Developed progressive care plans to facilitate medical recovery and return .
- Monitored injured employees' progress towards established outcomes through continued assessment.
- Assessed and analyzed injured workers' medical needs.
- Liaised between involved parties of workers' compensation cases by communicating with patients, attorneys, employers, claims examiners and rehabilitation specialists.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Elmhurst Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided nursing care in a Level 1 trauma center
- Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
- Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine
- Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and suicide ideation
- Interaction with patients and family members often from pain, stress, shock or grief.
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, patients and family members throughout the course of treatment plan..
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing difficult treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance
- Cosigned medication waste and deliveries, reconciling inventory to eliminate discrepancies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Counseled patients on potential risks associated with taking certain drugs or combinations of drugs.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Obtained informed consent from patient before initiating any new medication regimen.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of all infusions administered and monitored patient outcomes.
- Provided patient education on the side effects of chemotherapy medications and treatments.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored patients during infusion therapy sessions to ensure safety and comfort levels.
- Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
Education
B.S - Nursing, Elective
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI05-2016
Skills
- Willing to Learn
- Organization and Multitasking
- Proactive and Focuse
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Records Management
- Attention to Detail
- Service Referrals
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Treatment Plans Knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Case management
- Employee training
- Communication skills
- Staff supervision
- Written communication
Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Timeline
Filed Case Manager, Supervisor
Genex Services LLC
06.2022 - Current
Workers' Compensation Case Manager
CorVel Corporation
08.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Elmhurst Hospital
10.2019 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Froedtert Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2019
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2017
B.S - Nursing, Elective
Alverno College