Leah Kimak
Northampton,PA
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager with extensive experience at Aetna, a CVS Health, excelling in care coordination and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking. Skilled in chronic disease management and HIPAA compliance, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams to ensure optimal treatment strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/Case Manager
Aetna, a CVS Health
01.2022 - Current
- Use clinical tools and information/data review, conducts an evaluation of member’s needs to develop a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long-term outcomes for patients.
- Apply clinical judgement to patients needs to overcome barriers and assist with complex health concerns.
- Incorporates assessment and interviewing skills to patient engagements to ensure maximum benefits for members.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN Case Manager
LifeSpring Home Care
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Specialized in wound care
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN Case Manager
Rx Home Care
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN Case Manager
Southeastern Home Health Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Specialized in complex wound care
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
RN Case Manager
Revolutionary Home Health
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Infusion administration
- Wound care
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Lehigh Valley Hospital
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 6 plus patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-2011
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Utilization review
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Chronic disease management
- Patient consultation
- Documentation
- Time management abilities
- Needs assessment
- Diagnostic test evaluations
- Creative problem solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Preventive health
- Clear patient communication
- Preventive healthcare
- Treatment plan modification
- Critical thinking
- Medical procedure preparation
- Cardiac care
- Active listening
- Patient assessment
- Testing and diagnostics
- Geriatric care
- Effective communication
- Pain management
- Case management
- Diabetes management
- Patient education
- Dementia care
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate and caring
Timeline
RN/Case Manager
Aetna, a CVS Health
01.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
LifeSpring Home Care
10.2018 - 01.2023
RN Case Manager
Rx Home Care
01.2017 - 10.2018
RN Case Manager
Southeastern Home Health Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
RN Case Manager
Revolutionary Home Health
06.2013 - 09.2015
RN, Medical-Surgical
Lehigh Valley Hospital
06.2011 - 07.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northampton Community College
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