Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Case Management, Utilization Management, Pediatric Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing.
Hi, I’m
Leeann Louis
RN Utilization Management
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Angels Of Care (PRN)
Pediatric RN
2020.07 - Current (4 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes for approximately 30 patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Elevance Healthcare (Simply Health Care Medicaid)
Behavioral Health Case Manager (RN/CCM)
2023.01 - 2023.07 (6 months)
Job overview
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in behavioral health case management.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with thorough case management and effective coordination of care for approximately 45 members.
- Verified successful coordination of counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, social workers and other stakeholders.
- Assessed client needs accurately, determining most appropriate level of care and recommending suitable interventions.
- Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.
- Connected patients to community resources, increasing support networks and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Recorded patient progress and treatment recommendations to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating providers.
Florida State Hospital
Psychiatric Nursing
2015.06 - 2023.02 (7 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing expertise in psychiatric nursing case management techniques for approximately 20 employees.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing process.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatric nursing staff in monitoring patient medication adherence rates for improved outcomes.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of current psychiatric nursing practices through professional development opportunities and ongoing education efforts.
- Delegated appropriate tasks to certified nursing assistants enhancing efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted clients in navigating long-term care options such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes based on individual needs.
Education
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2013
University Overview
- Bright Star Scholarship Recipient
- 3.4 GPA
- Honoree of AKA Scholarship
- Honoree of Blood Drive Scholarship
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Licensed RN
- Certified Case Manager
- Home Health Care
- Certificate in Utilization Management
- Coordinating referrals
- Care Planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Geriatric Care
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Utilization Management Certificate- Certified MCG through the Case Management Institution.
- Certified Case Manager- Certified Case Manager through Case Management Institution.
Certification
- FL RN License, 9404835, 07/31/24
- AZ RN License, 235814, 04/01/24
- CA RN License, 95268128, 11/30/23
- CCMC, 4258214, 11/30/27
- Home Health Aid Certificate
- BLS Certification, 09/2023
- Finger Print Clearance Card, 2020G01814, 07-07-20, 07-07-26
- Vent Care Training Certificate/Skills, 10/02/20
Student R N Preceptee
Student R N Preceptee
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, 150, Worked with increasing levels of independence under the general supervision of an RN. Gained experience with central lines, chest tubes, ventilators, etc. Provided empathetic support to patients and families. Communicated effectively with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Clinical Practicum
Clinical Practicum
- Senior Preceptorship Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, FL, 90
- Medical/Surgical, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, FL, 30
- Maternal/Child Health, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, FL, 60
- Behavioral Health, Florida State Hospital, Tallahassee, FL, 90
- Public Health, Leon County Public Health Department, Tallahassee, FL, 30
References
References
- Mattie McCallister, Coworker at Florida State Hospital, 850-209-3052, mattiemc1116@icloud.com
- Candace Thurman, Coworker at Florida State Hospital, 850-228-9251, candace_thurman@yahoo.com
Timeline
Behavioral Health Case Manager (RN/CCM)
Elevance Healthcare (Simply Health Care Medicaid)
2023.01 - 2023.07 (6 months)
Pediatric RN
Angels Of Care (PRN)
2020.07 - Current (4 years & 2 months)
Psychiatric Nursing
Florida State Hospital
2015.06 - 2023.02 (7 years & 8 months)
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
- FL RN License, 9404835, 07/31/24
- AZ RN License, 235814, 04/01/24
- CA RN License, 95268128, 11/30/23
- CCMC, 4258214, 11/30/27
- Home Health Aid Certificate
- BLS Certification, 09/2023
- Finger Print Clearance Card, 2020G01814, 07-07-20, 07-07-26
- Vent Care Training Certificate/Skills, 10/02/20
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