Lauren Garrett
Canton
Summary
Dynamic Home Health RN Case Manager with a proven track record at Summa Health, excelling in patient care planning and chronic disease management. Known for strong communication and compassionate patient advocacy, I effectively enhance patient outcomes through meticulous clinical assessments and collaborative teamwork, ensuring adherence to care plans and safety protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Summa Health
Akron, OH
10.2023 - Current
RN
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron,OH
10.2011 - 2022
1. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required.
3. Performs leadership and professional duties.
4. Performs patient-centered care duties.
5. Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
6. Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff.
Education
Associate of Science -
Fortis College
Akron, OH03.2009
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient care planning
- Patient and family education
- Medical equipment operation
- Chronic disease management
- Electronic medical records usage
- Wound care management
- OASIS proficiency
- Infection control practices
- Home health documentation
- Pediatric nursing experience
- Recording vital signs
- Catheter care
- Patient monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Family support
- Medication administration
- Diabetes management
- Care plan adherence
- Pediatric care
- LPN oversight
- Home health services
- Fall prevention
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Monitoring vital signs
- Clinical documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
Care Ladder 3 at Akron Children’s Hospital
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Summa Health
10.2023 - Current
RN
Akron Children's Hospital
10.2011 - 2022
Associate of Science -
Fortis College