Kathy Baranski
Naples,FL
Summary
Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Attentive medical professional specialist RN with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Guardian
Self Employed
04.2013 - Current
Professional Guardian in Lee and Collier Counties for 10 years. Have pro bono cases along with paying cases, currently 14 cases that live in Assisted Living, private home, Skilled Nursing Facilities. Member of the Florida State Guardianship Association and active in the local Southwest Florida Chapter. Attend local educational programs along with the annual conference for Florida Guardians to meet educational requirements on a yearly basis.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Self Employed
09.1981 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR04.1981
Skills
- Safety Practices
- Case Preparation
- Home Assessment
- HIPAA Regulations
- Emergency Situations
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Neurology Expertise
- Disease Management Programs
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Evaluation
- Care Plan Development
- Hospice Education
- Disease Specialization
- Rehabilitative Nursing
- Care Management
- Patient Education
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Patient Care Planning
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Well Visit Procedures
- Sick Visitation Procedures
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Discharging
- Medical Consultation
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Disease Processes
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Case Conferences
15 years of current Hospice experience mainly with Dementia patients.
Worked at HOPE HOSPICE with End of life patients, most had Dementia.I practiced in Assisted Living Facilities,Nursing Homes and private homes. As a Professional Guardian this experience has greatly helped me with reading the Examining Committee reports as I am able to better understand the potential ward and what situation they are in plus make a more comprehensive evaluation of the person.
Timeline
Professional Guardian
Self Employed
04.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Self Employed
09.1981 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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