Karen Schwab
New Braunfels,Texas
Summary
Accomplished RN Case Manager with a proven track record at Community First Health Plans, adept in chronic disease management and discharge planning. Excelled in care coordination, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in HIPAA compliance and a strong ability to mentor staff, showcasing leadership and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Community First Health Plans
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Streamlined discharge planning, ensuring patients received necessary resources and support for recovery at home.
- Advocated for patients with insurance companies, securing coverage for necessary treatments and medications.
RN Field Nurse
Special Kids Care
04.2004 - 08.2019
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Staff RN
Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other support staff for optimal continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Nurse
River Gardens
03.2001 - 06.2006
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RN Nuring
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05-2006
Certificate - LVN Nursing
St. Phillips College
San Antonio, TX12-1999
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Care coordination
- Utilization review
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Community First Health Plans
03.2023 - 01.2025
Staff RN
Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
08.2006 - 07.2008
RN Field Nurse
Special Kids Care
04.2004 - 08.2019
Nurse
River Gardens
03.2001 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - RN Nuring
San Antonio College
Certificate - LVN Nursing
St. Phillips College
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