Laura Raymond
Saluda
Summary
Dynamic Hospice Case Manager at Traditions Health with a proven track record in care coordination and patient advocacy. Expert in developing effective care plans and providing compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patients and families receive the emotional support they need during critical times. Committed to quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Case Manager
Traditions Health
Newport News
07.2023 - Current
- I coordinate care for patients with chronic and terminal illnesses.
- I work in conjunction with their families and care givers to ensure that the patient receives the quality end of life care.
- I evaluate patients’ medical and social environment to create an effective care plan and regularly meet with the patient and their family to assess their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
In Center Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
Gloucester
09.2019 - 07.2023
- I educated patients, families and caregivers about their disease and treatment plan.
- I administered medications and oversaw and managed up to 21 patients throughout their dialysis treatment from start to finish including assisting with priming the dialyzer and bloodlines and connecting patients to treatment machines as needed.
- I set up dialysis access appointments and follow the access placement process.
Home Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
09.2019 - 02.2022
- I was a Home Dialysis RN.
- I educated ESRD patients and their family’s regarding treatment options which included Home Dialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and In Center Dialysis.
- I taught patient’s as well as family members to dialyze at home via Home Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis.
- I monitored the home machines both HD and PD, home water source safety, anemia management, monthly and weekly labs, and monthly clinical appointments both via in person and Telehealth.
Med Surg Unit
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2019
- I provided bedside clinical care to both medical surgical and post op patients.
- I worked in conjunction with physicians and other medical professionals in providing in patient care and discharge planning.
- I educated patients and their caregivers at discharge to provide outpatient care and follow up.
Oncology Med Surg Unit
Martin Health Systems
03.2011 - 06.2017
- I was chemo certified and provided bedside care to both Oncology and medical surgical patients.
- I also performed as relief charge when needed and was a temporary clinical coordinator for the unit for 3 months.
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
07.2007 - 05.2008
- I interviewed clients for appropriate therapy placement and provided case management.
- I also coordinated the Smoking Cessation program.
Physical Rehabilitation Intake Coordinator & Marketer
St. Anthony Hospital
02.2005 - 03.2006
- I planned and ensured appropriate inpatient comprehensive rehabilitation services for individuals while in the hospital, skilled nursing or nursing home settings.
- These services were planned in conjunction with physicians, case managers, medical professionals and family members.
- I completed bedside assessments, made clinical recommendations and educated patients and family members.
Social Work Associate
St. Anthony Hospital
07.2001 - 02.2005
- I provided case management and worked with patients, their families, hospital and insurance case managers, physicians and nursing to coordinate a safe and smooth discharge process for the patient to their home, nursing center, rehabilitation centers etc.
- I coordinated the utilization of community resources for patients and their families, which enabled them to resume a more productive life within our community and assisted with a decrease in re-admissions to the hospital.
- I provided psycho-social assessments and intervention for individuals within and outside the hospital.
- The services I provided were to a population that consisted of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
C.H.U.B.S. Counselor
Community Children’s Shelter
08.1998 - 07.2001
- I provided intensive home-based services to families involved in Child Protective Services.
- My duties included parenting education, case management, counseling, crisis intervention, and attending court hearings.
- I also assisted in coordinating families with community and state resources and services.
A.C.C.E.S.S Coordinator
Community Children’s Shelter
08.1997 - 08.1998
- I facilitated teen parent support groups and trained and supervised peer counselors which were liaisons in the community for the teen moms within the program.
- I provided in home advocacy services, parenting education, case management counseling and linkage to local community resources and services for teen parents and their families.
- I also worked in conjunction with the Carter County School System to educate teens on the importance of family relationships.
Indian Child Welfare Social Worker
Choctaw Nation Children and Family Services
07.1996 - 08.1997
- I was responsible for child welfare cases in three counties and had an out of area caseload, which included all fifty states.
- I conducted Foster Home Studies, attended court hearings (which included case management reviews, adjudication and parental terminations).
- I worked in conjunction with DHS and CASA caseworkers as cases required and assisted with the coordination and yearly training of foster parents for our Indian Foster Parent program.
Family Preservation Social Worker
Choctaw Nation Children and Family Services
05.1996 - 08.1996
- I provided home based advocacy services, parenting education, case management, and linkage to community and state resources to families in jeopardy of DHS intervention.
- I coordinated parenting classes for clients and the community.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing -
South University
Savanah, Georgia05.2016
Associate Degree - RN
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida10.2010
Masters of Science - Human Resources
East Central University
Ada, Oklahoma05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
East Central University
Ada, Oklahoma05.1996
Associate Degree - in Science
Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas08.1989
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- End-of-life care
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Community resource linkage
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Discharge planning
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- Medical documentation
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life planning
- Care plan development
- Hospice philosophy
- Quality improvement
- Educating families
References
- Susan Burkett, 757-651-4441, JCzblossom@yahoo.com
- Sesly Jones, (804) 384-3448
- Frances Odle, (405) 219-0539, (405) 669-6341, Ken_Weathorford2004@yahoo.com
- Susie Keith, (772) 528-7460, keithrhonda@att.net
- Candi White, (804) 824-1116, cjwhite92.cw@gmail.com
Phone Numbers
(772) 485-4585, (804) 693-2426
Timeline
Hospice Case Manager
Traditions Health
07.2023 - Current
In Center Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
09.2019 - 07.2023
Home Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
09.2019 - 02.2022
Med Surg Unit
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2019
Oncology Med Surg Unit
Martin Health Systems
03.2011 - 06.2017
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
07.2007 - 05.2008
Physical Rehabilitation Intake Coordinator & Marketer
St. Anthony Hospital
02.2005 - 03.2006
Social Work Associate
St. Anthony Hospital
07.2001 - 02.2005
C.H.U.B.S. Counselor
Community Children’s Shelter
08.1998 - 07.2001
A.C.C.E.S.S Coordinator
Community Children’s Shelter
08.1997 - 08.1998
Indian Child Welfare Social Worker
Choctaw Nation Children and Family Services
07.1996 - 08.1997
Family Preservation Social Worker
Choctaw Nation Children and Family Services
05.1996 - 08.1996
Bachelors of Nursing -
South University
Associate Degree - RN
Indian River State College
Masters of Science - Human Resources
East Central University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
East Central University
Associate Degree - in Science
Paris Junior College
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