Juanita Bryant
Hobgood,NC
Summary
Experienced RN Case Manager with background in providing high-quality patient care and effective case management. Strengths include strong decision-making skills, efficient coordination of care plans, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Previous work has demonstrated significant impact on improving patient outcomes through the development and implementation of comprehensive care strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Healthview Home Health
Rocky Mount, NC
11.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
RN Case Manager
Vidant Health
Greenville, NC
05.2015 - 10.2022
- RN Case Manager for high risk medicaid population. Originally working with hospital and contracted with Community Care of Eastern North Carolina until Vidant Health separated from CCENC and created their own case management umbrella to compete with CCENC. Started out doing home visits moving to telephonic as the patient progressed. During Covid job became remote working from home and remained that way afterward.
RN III, Charge Nurse, Preceptor, 3 Committee Chair
Vidant Medical Center, RNII
Greenville, NC
04.2007 - 05.2015
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Instructed students on proper techniques related to critical care nursing skills.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult situations involving critical illness or end-of-life care decisions.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
- Chair of Code Blue Committee, Chair of Patient Rescue Committee, Chair of Skin Committee
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Created and taught Basic EKG classes, assisted teaching BLS and ACLS classes.
RN, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
Tarboro, NC
03.2005 - 04.2007
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Assistand Director of Nursing
Bryan Long Term Care Center and Rehab
Scotland Neck, NC
10.2004 - 03.2005
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Monitored adherence to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of staffing assignments and patient data according to established guidelines.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
RN, Critical Care
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
01.2003 - 10.2004
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and self-care techniques.
- Performed advanced life support skills including intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and central line placement.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines for critical care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in daily rounds with medical staff to discuss plan of care for each patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Rotated through all Critical Care Units: MICU, STICU, CCU, CSICU, NSICU.
Charge RN Critical Care
Halifax Regional Medical Center
Roanoke Rapids, NC
07.1998 - 12.2003
- Evaluated patient progress, identified potential problems, and recommended interventions for improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provided leadership during emergencies or critical situations.
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.
- Supervised the work of nursing personnel, including assigning tasks and evaluating performance.
- Provided guidance to nurses and other healthcare staff members on patient care issues.
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Attended meetings with other healthcare professionals for case reviews or problem solving sessions.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
LPN, RN
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
Tarboro, NC
05.1996 - 07.1998
- 1 year LPN on Med Surg Telemetry Unit
- 1 year RN Labor and Delivery
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC05-1997
Skills
- Palliative Care
- Community Resources
- Discharge Planning
- Utilization review
- Healthcare regulations
- Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Management
- Student Precepting
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Team building
Affiliations
- Member of First Baptist Church Scotland Neck
- Garden Club of Scotland Neck, treasurer
- Spending time with family
- Cooking, baking, canning
- Gardening in my own yard
References
- Rhonda Hill, LPN 252-200-6249
- Jackie Royster, LPN 252-382-1229
- Nicole Flanary, friend 252-813-3530
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
I have had 29 years in healthcare starting with CNA and working my way to LPN and then RN III. I have worked in SNF, Critical Care in small hospital setting up to Critical Care in Level I Trauma Center, to remote nursing, and now home health. I have enjoyed every step of my career in nursing.
Certification
- Licensed RN - 1997 to present
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offCompany CultureTimeline
RN Case Manager
Healthview Home Health
11.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Vidant Health
05.2015 - 10.2022
RN III, Charge Nurse, Preceptor, 3 Committee Chair
Vidant Medical Center, RNII
04.2007 - 05.2015
RN, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
03.2005 - 04.2007
Assistand Director of Nursing
Bryan Long Term Care Center and Rehab
10.2004 - 03.2005
RN, Critical Care
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 10.2004
Charge RN Critical Care
Halifax Regional Medical Center
07.1998 - 12.2003
LPN, RN
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
05.1996 - 07.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Halifax Community College
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