KATHY COX
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with over 35 years of nursing experience and a tireless commitment to creating positive patient experiences for patients. Case Manager accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Collaborative professional possessing excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with poise.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Centerwell Senior Care
Casselberry , FL
12.2017 - Current
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs and gauge patient progress.
Registered Nurse
BIG BEND HOSPICE
Tallahassee, FL
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Assessed and documented the needs of patients
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams to plan and manage patient treatments
- Discussed illnesses and treatments with patients and family members
- Handled initiatives involving medication administration
- Managed patients' pain relief and sedation via pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
- Modified/updated treatment and care plans while monitoring patient status and responses
- Coordinated patient transitions and referrals.
Registered Nurse
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Tallahassee, FL
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Performed emergency medical procedures, including basic/advanced cardiac life support and other condition stabilizing interventions
- Planned, managed, and assessed treatments in collaboration with other healthcare team members
- Conducted daily monitoring of patients
- Documented treatment changes and assessment results
- Administered blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions
- Ordered and interpreted results of diagnostic tests, screening procedures, X-rays, and EKGs
- Operated invasive devices, including catheters, tracheotomy equipment, and mechanical ventilators
- Coordinated administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operations; monitored patient responses
- Mentored and educated fellow staff members on various nursing/patient care methods
- Facilitated processes for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Served on several committees that focused on improving patient flow.
Travel Nurse — ER/PACU Nurse
MULTIPLE COMPANIES
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Completed travel assignments from California to St
- Thomas in ED and PACU environments
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
- Modified patient treatment plans based on patients' responses and status
- Obtained and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions
- Educated patients, families, and other groups on disease prevention and health improvement programs
- Prepared rooms, equipment, and sterile instruments for usage
- Managed and maintained necessary stock/equipment supplies
- Supervised and coached other nursing professionals; shared best practices for delivering quality care
- Administered local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics
- Additional Role: Flight Nurse
Education
Associates Degree - Registered Nurse
DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
Daytona Beach Florida05.1982
Skills
- Records Management
- Service Referrals
- Intervention Plans
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Case Planning
- Case Management Tracking
- Patient Assessments
- Needs assessment
- Documentation proficiency
- Patient Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Care Teams
- Identified high-risk members in acute care settings and proactively engaged providers to intervene by sharing pertinent care management information.
- Identified members including frequent ED users, members with chronic conditions and those eligible for care management
- Proactively managed high risk and high cost members with real time acute encounter data
- Addressed discharge barriers to support reduction in length of stay
- Prevented avoidable readmission through early intervention
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Case Manager
Centerwell Senior Care
12.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
BIG BEND HOSPICE
01.2014 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2008 - 01.2014
Travel Nurse — ER/PACU Nurse
MULTIPLE COMPANIES
01.2004 - 01.2008
Associates Degree - Registered Nurse
DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
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