Kathryn Mardant
Weaver,AL
Summary
Accomplished RN Case Manager with a proven track record at Amedisys Home Health, adept in chronic disease management and fostering patient resilience. Excelled in reducing hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in medication management and critical thinking, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
05.2024 - 10.2024
- 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.
- EMR was Homecare/HomeBase
RN Case Manager
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- EMR HC/HB
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
11.2022 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, fostering collaborative approach to healthcare.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive follow-up care and patient education on self-management techniques.
- Streamlined discharge planning, ensuring patients received necessary resources and support for recovery at home.
- EMR HCHB
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
03.2020 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Advocated for patients with insurance companies, securing coverage for necessary treatments and medications.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs to inform effective care planning.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers for enhanced patient care, ensuring all treatments aligned with prescribed care plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- EMR HCHB
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
04.2017 - 12.2019
- 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.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- EMR HCHB
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12-2006
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Case evaluation
- Medication management
- Case management
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Documentation
- Decision-making
- Patient care assessment
- Microsoft office
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
05.2024 - 10.2024
RN Case Manager
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2023 - 03.2024
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
11.2022 - 02.2023
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
03.2020 - 09.2022
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
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