Julie Savichhardy
Owego,NY
Summary
Accomplished RN Case Manager with a proven track record at UHS Home Care, excelling in chronic disease management and compassionate patient support. Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary care and streamlining discharge processes, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and fostering trust through effective communication. Patient-oriented Nurse with 45 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with community resource specialty. Pediatric experience upon graduation from Nursing School for 6 years
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
UHS Home Care
06.1998 - 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.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
RN Floor Nurse
Lourdes
04.1986 - 06.1998
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in acute care environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on med-surg geriatric and pediatric floor.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
3 Year Diploma School - Registered Nursing
Wilson Hospital School of Nursing
Johnson City, NY06.1980
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Community Resources
- Medication Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication and IV administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Examination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Insulin medication assistance
Timeline
RN Case Manager
UHS Home Care
06.1998 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Lourdes
04.1986 - 06.1998
3 Year Diploma School - Registered Nursing
Wilson Hospital School of Nursing
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