Karen Lassiter
Tifton,GA
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. Compassionate RN Case Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, care planning, and case coordination. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless healthcare service delivery. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
GEORGIA HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Tifton, GA
03.2013 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
LPN Charge Nurse
COOK CONVALESCENT CENTER
TIFTON, GA
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
DARTON COLLEGE
Albany, GA05-2016
Skills
- Multidisciplinary approach
- HIPAA compliance
- Cultural history
- Home care management
- Chronic disease management
- Quality improvement
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Medication management
- Palliative care
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- IV management
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Wound dressing
- Infection control
- Colostomy care
Affiliations
COLLECTING
COOKING
MOVIE WATCHING
Timeline
RN Case Manager
GEORGIA HOME HEALTH SERVICES
03.2013 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
COOK CONVALESCENT CENTER
08.2012 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
DARTON COLLEGE
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