Lara Sweeney
Lakewood,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise and care planning. Proficient in medical chart review, documentation and compliance while working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care,
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Private Care
Stuart, FL
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Created and applied tailored care plans to meet patient's individualized needs.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
RN Case Manager
Hospice Heart
Detroit, MI
05.2006 - 10.2007
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians, family and staff regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Proofread existing documents for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, formatting.
- Collected data from patient charts for evaluation and analysis purposes.
RN Critical Care/Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland , OH
06.1998 - 10.2006
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine individual care needs.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening conditions.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical procedures, and self-care skills.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
Nurse - Case Manager
Manor Care Nursing Home
Mayfield Heights, OH
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when necessary.
- Facilitated access to specialty services by identifying providers who accept Medicaid and Medicare insurance programs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all case management activities in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Education
Diploma Of Nursing Science - RN
Huron Road School of Nursing
Cleveland, OHSome College (No Degree) - Pre-Medical Sciences
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Emotional support
- Strong Effective communication
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical Chart Review
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Time management abilities
- Critical thinking
Personal Information
Title: RN / Case Manager
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Private Care
08.2017 - 07.2020
RN Case Manager
Hospice Heart
05.2006 - 10.2007
Nurse - Case Manager
Manor Care Nursing Home
09.2003 - 05.2005
RN Critical Care/Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
06.1998 - 10.2006
Diploma Of Nursing Science - RN
Huron Road School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medical Sciences
Kent State University