Lacey Bechtel
Marion,TX
Summary
Accomplished RN Case Manager with a proven track record at Methodist Healthcare at Home, enhancing patient recovery through expert care coordination and clinical assessment. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and fostering team collaboration, I significantly improved treatment strategies and patient education, achieving a notable increase in care consistency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Methodist Healthcare at Home
12.2021 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Charge Nurse
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
LVN Charge Nurse
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Caregiver
Private Client
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Associates Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX03.2020
Certification - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX03.2018
Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion, TX05.2016
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Healthcare regulations
- Community Resources
- Care Coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Medication Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Quality Improvement
- Utilization review
- Vitals monitoring
- Case Management
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Medical Supply Management
- Goal Setting
- CPR/AED
- Treatment Recommendations
- Safety Protocols
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Decision-Making
- Intake and discharge
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication and IV administration
- Ostomy Care
- Urostomy Care
- Nephrostomy Care
- Indwelling Foley Catheter Care and insertion
- PICC Care and access
- Medi-port Care and access
- Aspira / Pleurx Drain Care
- Wound Vac Negative Pressure Therapy
- Wound Care
- Elastomeric Device
- Compression therapy
- Blood Draw via PICC access or Venipuncture
- SOC/ROC/RECERT/DISCHARGE
- HCHB
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Methodist Healthcare at Home
12.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC
04.2020 - 07.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Regency Integrated Health Services LLC
08.2018 - 04.2020
Caregiver
Private Client
12.2017 - 06.2018
Associates Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Certification - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Diploma -
Marion High School
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