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LaDonna Dismore

Anna,IL

Summary

An efficient and well-rounded nurse with a total of 18 yrs. Experience, including 13 years as an RN and 5 years as an LPN. Excellent communication, clinical and multi-tasking skills who works well independently and/or as a member of a medical team. Highly developed organizational skills with strong attention to details; accustomed to maintaining high productivity level with heavy workloads. Strong management nursing skills with accountability for positive patient outcomes. Advocate for patient to ensure that quality health care is delivered.

Experienced with comprehensive client assessments, ensuring personalized care plans are in place. Utilizes strong communication and coordination skills to effectively manage client services. Track record of fostering positive client relationships and achieving measurable improvements in client well-being.

Experienced with insurance authorization processes, ensuring efficient and timely approvals. Utilizes precise data entry and effective communication to streamline operations. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and requirements, contributing to optimal patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospita;
Anna, IL
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated patient care plans to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
  • Daily Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address complex case issues effectively.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted interventions based on individual needs and feedback.
  • Implemented policies to improve case management processes and compliance standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify social, emotional, and medical needs of patients.
  • Advocated for patient resources, ensuring access to necessary community services and support systems.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.

Registered Nurse

Chapters Health System
Sebring, FL
11.2019 - 09.2022
  • Participates with the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness.
  • Attends patient deaths, prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications.
  • Provides appropriate bereavement interventions for the family and caregivers in conjunction with psychosocial staff.
  • Presents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines.
  • Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others.
  • Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses).

Registered Nurse

BayCare Winter Haven Hospital
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • NIHSS Certification.
  • Training in FAST the early detection of stroke.
  • Trained in CERNER computerized Medical Records.
  • Team approach with all disciplines for patients’ best recovery.

Registered Nurse

Union County Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Maintain confidentiality and accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Prepare patients and assist with examination or treatments.
  • Identify patient or family education needs and provide verbal and written instructions.
  • Schedule procedures, referrals and obtain prior authorizations.
  • Interact and verbally communicate effectively with patient’s, family, and all levels of personnel in a professional and courteous manner.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Celtic Healthcare Hospice
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Managed 10-15 hospice patient’s weekly with interdisciplinary team approach.
  • Educate clients on the dying process so that they can make informed health care treatment and pertinent final decisions.
  • Plan, evaluate, or modify treatment programs based on information gathered by observing and interviewing patient.
  • Make clinical recommendations to physicians, and other IDT members.
  • Supervise nursing care staff on patient therapy provision with bimonthly assessment.
  • Records the time of death after confirmation, report to coroner and requested funeral home, assist in the grieving process.
  • Provide direct nursing care, comfort measures, emotional support to patient and family members in an empathic, caring way.

Registered Nurse

Union County Hospital
11.2014 - 04.2016
  • Assigned 5-7 patients per shift.
  • Evaluate and manage patient needs. Plan patient care utilizing medical protocol and professional judgement.
  • Administered medications, including injections and IV’s.
  • Maintain confidentiality with accurate, detailed, current reports and records in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
  • Evaluate environment for safety and comfort concern.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union County Hospital
02.2010 - 11.2014
  • Maintain and order supplies.
  • Maintain confidentiality and accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Prepare patients and assist with examination or treatments.
  • Scheduled all surgical procedures with OR, obtaining Prior Authorization when needed.
  • 2013 Trained in computer documentation through Athena as it was implemented in clinics.
  • Assisted with cast application, Unna Boot, walking boot and other DME’s needed.
  • Assisted in care of diabetic wounds and all podiatry related post-op dressing changes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union County Hospital
08.2009 - 02.2010
  • Maintain and order supplies.
  • Maintain confidentiality and accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Assessment of 30-40 patients daily, assist provider with examination.

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Fellowship House Addiction Center
01.2009 - 08.2009
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment.
  • Provide clients or family members with information about addictions issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
  • Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patient’s histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
  • Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
  • Attended training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
05-2014

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
12-2008

Skills

  • New Family Practice Clinic setup including new client records/release of records
  • Case management
  • Care coordination
  • Discharge planning
  • Medical records management
  • Patient needs assessment
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Indirect patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Financial resource management
  • Client meetings
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • EMR / EHR
  • Home care management

Timeline

Case Manager

Deaconess Illinois Union County Hospita;
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Chapters Health System
11.2019 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse

BayCare Winter Haven Hospital
08.2018 - 11.2019

Registered Nurse

Union County Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2018

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Celtic Healthcare Hospice
02.2016 - 03.2017

Registered Nurse

Union County Hospital
11.2014 - 04.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union County Hospital
02.2010 - 11.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse

Union County Hospital
08.2009 - 02.2010

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Fellowship House Addiction Center
01.2009 - 08.2009

Associate Degree - Nursing

Shawnee Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Shawnee Community College