Dedicated, compasionate Registered Nurse looking to secure a rewarding and challenging position utilizing both my clinical and managerial accomplishments in the healthcare field. Seeking new opportunity to balance career and family.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2019 - 09.2021
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
RN
Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2012 - 09.2021
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
RN Case Manager
Jennie Stuart Health
09.2021 - 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.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
Education
Associate Degree in Applied Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah, KY
05.2007
Skills
CRRN
Case Management
Discharge Planning
Case Manager/Discharge Planning over Surgical/Orthopedic Unit and CCU
Tunneled and non-tunneled central line care
Angiocath insertion/IV insertion
LVAD maintenance
Peritoneal Dialysis
G-tube care and administration
Trach care
Lead team in Rapid Response and lead team in cardiopulmomary arrest
Relief clinical supervisor/liason for administrative team after hours and weekends
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