Laura Gillis
Bennington,VERMONT
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than nineteen years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN CASE MANAGER & CLINICAL RN
VNAHSR
BENNINGTON, VT
07.2013 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- 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.
- Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
RN
SOUTHERN VT MEDICAL CENTER
BENNINGTON, VT
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
RN
ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER
ISLAND POND, VT
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
RN
Central Peninsula Hospital
SOLDOTNA, AK
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-2005
Bachelor of Science - NURSING EDUCATION
Aspen University
Denver, COSkills
- Healthcare knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Community Resources
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Coordination
- Insurance knowledge
- Medication Management
- Healthcare regulations
- RN Case Management
- Case Management
- Disease management
- Care Planning
- Care Delivery
- Patient Care and Education
Timeline
RN CASE MANAGER & CLINICAL RN
VNAHSR
07.2013 - 04.2024
RN
SOUTHERN VT MEDICAL CENTER
07.2010 - 07.2013
RN
ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER
06.2009 - 06.2010
RN
Central Peninsula Hospital
08.2005 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science - NURSING EDUCATION
Aspen University
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