Karri S Weiss
Cedar Hill,MO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in med-surg and trauma environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and Missouri Compact license, Alabama, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington, . Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds. Capable of assisting with surgical procedures, restocking supplies and updating electronic health records.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
United Healthcare/Optum
Eden Prairie, MN
03.2016 - Current
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitoring Biometrics for heart failure members, decreasing inpatient admissions.
- Working closely with member and physicians to improve quality of life with education and advocating for health
- Developed strategy to target nursing and member satisfaction issues, improve response and member care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote company-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- work with Medicare and commercial members
Registered Nurse/Case Management
St. Louis Home Health
St. Louis, Missouri
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Brightstar
St. Louis, Missouri
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- 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.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Clinical Practice Consultant/Project manager
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Springfield, MO
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Sourced additional resources and staff to meet timeline demands.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- HEDIS audits for State of MIssouri
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Anthony's Medical Center
St. Louis, Missouri
03.2008 - 08.2013
- Assisted patients and family dealing with pediatric traumatic injuries or illnesses, including accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jefferson College School of Nursing
Hillsboro, Mo2006
Associate of Arts - English
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO2000
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Preventative health
- Intravenous therapy
- Certifications
- Family education
- At-risk patient care
- Staff supervision
- Foley catheters
- Care plan development
- Removing sutures
- Direct patient care
Nursing Licenses held in good standing:
Alabama, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri Compact license, Nevada, Ohio, Washington
Additional Information
I am compassionate and wanting to be part of a working team
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
United Healthcare/Optum
03.2016 - Current
Clinical Practice Consultant/Project manager
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
02.2015 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse/Case Management
St. Louis Home Health
10.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Brightstar
10.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Anthony's Medical Center
03.2008 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Jefferson College School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - English
Jefferson College
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