Kristen Crawford
Tampa,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 35+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Highly organized individual, with proven ability to coordinate all aspects of a patient's treatment plan. Successful in advocating for patients and working with practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Independent Consultant
Crawford
Tampa , FL
02.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and management of acute medical issues and injuries in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with physicians, physical/occupational therapists, discharge planners and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Facilitated referrals to specialized services such as physical therapy.
- Facilitated referrals for diagnostics testing (MRI, CT, interventional radiology)
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Coordinated home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment. Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions according to established protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Coordinated with carrier network providers for outpatient home health, therapy, DME, diagnostic needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Acted as a patient advocate. Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
MHayes Case Management
Hunt Valley , MD
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Experience as per above job experience for Registered Nurse Case Manager.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ability Services Network
Lawrenceville , GA
06.2005 - 10.2012
- Experience as per above experience for Registered Nurse Case manager.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Concentra Integrated Services
Tampa , FL
06.2000 - 06.2005
- Experience as per above experience for Registered Nurse Case Manager.
Home Health RN Case Manager
MHayesBayCare-St JosepAnthony'sthonys
Tampa Bay , FL
11.1997 - 12.1999
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Columbia Home Health Care
Clearwater , FL
04.1996 - 11.1997
- Experience as per above for Home Health RN Case Manager.
Home Health RN Case Manager
North Memorial Medical Center
Robbinsdale , MN
10.1989 - 06.1996
- Experience as per above for Home Health RN Case Manager.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando , FL
09.1985 - 09.1987
- Surgery pre-op/PACU nursing
Registered Nurse
Clayton General Hospital
Jonesboro , GA
09.1984 - 09.1985
- Medical/surgical nursing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-1984
Post Graduate Studies -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Referral Coordination
- Care Management
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Independent decision maker
- Proficient at multitasking
Certification
- Registered Nurse-State of Florida (Active since 1984)
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (last renewed 2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Independent Consultant
Crawford
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
MHayes Case Management
10.2012 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ability Services Network
06.2005 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Concentra Integrated Services
06.2000 - 06.2005
Home Health RN Case Manager
MHayesBayCare-St JosepAnthony'sthonys
11.1997 - 12.1999
Home Health RN Case Manager
Columbia Home Health Care
04.1996 - 11.1997
Home Health RN Case Manager
North Memorial Medical Center
10.1989 - 06.1996
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
09.1985 - 09.1987
Registered Nurse
Clayton General Hospital
09.1984 - 09.1985
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Florida
Post Graduate Studies -
University of South Florida
- Registered Nurse-State of Florida (Active since 1984)
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (last renewed 2023)
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