Joanna Hunter
Wolcott,CT
Summary
Skilled RN Case Manager with a proven track record at Hartford Healthcare At Home, excelling in patient discharge coordination and ongoing disease management. Demonstrated ability to foster resilience in patients while ensuring optimal outcomes through evidence-based clinical assessment and medication management. Expert in healthcare documentation practices, blending compassion with technical proficiency for superior care delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Hartford Healthcare At Home
Watertown, CT
08.2019 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
LPN
WatersEdge Health Care Center
Middletown, CT
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, IVs, and performed catheterizations and ostomy care.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
LPN
Oakhill
Hartford, CT/ Middletown Group Home
05.2006 - 06.2017
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, IV medications, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2024
LPN - Nursing
Stone Academy
East Hartland, CT01-2006
Skills
- Ongoing Disease Management
- Patient Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Discharge Coordination
- Healthcare Documentation Practices
- Negative Pressure Device Operation
- Wound Care for Venous Ulcers
- Wound Evaluation
- Evidence-Based Clinical Assessment
- Medication Dispensing Knowledge
- Medication Record Management
- Prescription Preparation Skills
- Medication Management
- Medication Safety Knowledge
- Medication Administration Support
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Hartford Healthcare At Home
08.2019 - Current
LPN
WatersEdge Health Care Center
05.2016 - 08.2019
LPN
Oakhill
05.2006 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
LPN - Nursing
Stone Academy