Kevin Ott
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Centerwell Home Health
10.2018 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed ordered interventions including wound care, Foley catheter management, IV access care including PICC and Port, administered IV medications and completed teaching for patient and/or caregiver administration, completed INR checks and collaboration with Coumadin clinic for warfarin dosing.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Indiana University Health Home Care
02.2007 - 11.2018
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Provided excellent clinical skills in maintaining all types of IV access devices, completed wound care per order, provided education on disease and medication management. ...
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Veteran's Administration Home Care
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Managed patient medications by visiting every 3-5 weeks and filling patient's 7 day medication planner and ensuring patient had enough medications for next refill.
Education
Associate Of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2008
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- EMR / EHR
- Care Coordination
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessments
- Home care management
- Pediatric Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Centerwell Home Health
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Veteran's Administration Home Care
05.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Indiana University Health Home Care
02.2007 - 11.2018
Associate Of Science - Nursing
University of Indianapolis
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