Jill Boone
Effingham,IL
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in hospital, remote telephonic health, home health, and primary care environments. Hard-working and driven to further my established skills in patient education to help identify care gaps, improve individual patient outcomes, and help to reduce hospital admissions. Seeking to obtain a position as a Chronic Care Manager or Remote Case Manager.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Nurse/Home Hospice Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with patients and families.
- Educated patients and caregivers on health management and safety protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing overall team performance and skill sets.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support services.
- Maintained timely documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
- Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists and social workers, optimizing patient outcomes.
Medical Management Specialist
BCBSIL
12.2020 - 08.2024
- Managed complex case reviews to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented streamlined processes for medical management programs.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, enhancing treatment plans and outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to improve communication and patient care strategies.
- Evaluated and optimized utilization of medical resources across various departments.
- Conducted thorough audits of medical records to ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.
- Analyzed data on patient outcomes to identify areas for improvement in service delivery and resource allocation.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and providing personalized attention.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient medical management processes and protocols.
RN Case Manager/Home Health
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided education to patients and families to promote independence and keep patients happy while in their homes.
- Works as a case manager for patients and advocates for their needs.
- Used excellent communication and coordination of care with the healthcare team to ensure a smooth transition of care from hospital to home.
- Supported patients emotionally through communication and care by being a trustworthy advocate.
RN/Case Manager/ Triage
Altamont Medical Center
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse, acute, and chronic conditions.
- Utilized interpersonal skills while working in a fast-paced, integrative environment to further effective patient relationships.
- Worked as a case manager for patient and advocates for their needs.
RN/Travel Nurse (Short Assignment)
St. Mary's SSM
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Attended to the psychological needs of patients, reducing anxiety, and enhancing healing.
- Provided excellent customer service and complied with HIPAA confidentiality.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in a dynamic critical care environment.
RN/Travel Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Acute Care Telemetry, Surgical unit staff nurse.
- Organized patient records and identifying data that were pertinent to HEDIS measures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to decide on cost-effective and best treatment options for patients.
RN/Travel Nurse (Short Assignment)
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Acute Care Hospital Unit: Medical/ Bariatric surgery
- Supporting, educating, and coaching clients toward helping them effectively manage their chronic conditions, emotional, and social needs of each patient.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis/prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management, and lifestyle options.
RN/Travel Nurse
Kingman Regional Medical Center
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Staff Nurse/Acute Care Facility Unit: PCU/ Stepdown.
- Acted as a patient advocate, assuring resident’s rights and quality of life are maintained.
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team with efficiency and flexibility to make sure the patient’s needs are first priority and are being met.
RN/Travel Nurse (Short Assignment)
Memorial Medical Center
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Staff Nurse; Surgical/Telemetry
- Educated patients on ways to improve their health collaborated with them to make an attainable goal for health improvement.
Permanent Employee/ RN
St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Advocate for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implementing treatment plans.
- Offered support for patients’ mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness by resolving conflict resolution with a positive attitude.
- Floor Nurse/Surgical Rehabilitation
RN/Staff Nurse (Hospitalists-Outpatient Therapy)
Decatur Memorial Medical Center
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with staff and other healthcare providers to better patients’ quality of care.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams, including clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville, IL01.2012
Cosmetology Degree - undefined
Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL01.2010
Skills
- Diabetes Care Plans
- Quality/Risk Management
- Medicare-Medicaid
- Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Triage
- ICU/Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
- Nutritional Teaching and Support
- Chronic Care Management
- Home Health
- Wellness Coaching
- Rehabilitation/Geriatrics
- Team Leader
- Various EMR/EHR systems
- Critical Thinking
- EMR/EHR/Athena
- Staff Management
- Preventative Health
- Motivational Interviewing
- HEDIS Abstracting
- Home safety evaluation
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia care
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Care planning
- Palliative care
- Patient assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Post-surgical recovery
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Registered Nurse, IL - CURRENT
Timeline
Home Care Nurse/Home Hospice Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Medical Management Specialist
BCBSIL
12.2020 - 08.2024
RN Case Manager/Home Health
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems
06.2019 - 12.2020
RN/Case Manager/ Triage
Altamont Medical Center
12.2016 - 06.2019
RN/Travel Nurse (Short Assignment)
St. Mary's SSM
07.2016 - 12.2016
RN/Travel Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2016
RN/Travel Nurse (Short Assignment)
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
09.2015 - 12.2015
RN/Travel Nurse
Kingman Regional Medical Center
12.2014 - 09.2015
RN/Travel Nurse (Short Assignment)
Memorial Medical Center
01.2014 - 12.2014
Permanent Employee/ RN
St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 01.2014
RN/Staff Nurse (Hospitalists-Outpatient Therapy)
Decatur Memorial Medical Center
06.2012 - 12.2013
Cosmetology Degree - undefined
Lakeland College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lakeview College of Nursing
Education and Training
- Medicare Chronic Care Management - Medicare CCM
- E-Learning, Online - 2020