Lesley King
Barrington,RI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse Case Manager with extensive experience at St. Elizabeth Home Care, excelling in care coordination and patient advocacy. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and emotional intelligence. Committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care while ensuring HIPAA compliance and medication management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Elizabeth Home Care
10.2015 - Current
- Assessed patient needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Documented patient interactions in electronic health records accurately.
Registered Nurse
Concord Home Care
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and post-discharge instructions.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures and best practices for patient safety.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance accuracy and reduce administrative workload.
Registered Nurse
RI Hospital
12.2005 - 07.2007
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on infection control measures within the unit.
- Evaluated patient outcomes to inform evidence-based practice adjustments and improve care delivery.
- Coordinated resource allocation during high-demand periods to maintain optimal staffing levels and patient care standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of RI
Lincoln, RI12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
RI College
Providence, RI05.2000
High School Diploma -
Warwick Veterans Memorial HS
Warwick, RI06.1993
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Goal setting
- Emotional intelligence
- Care coordination
- Geriatric care
- Case evaluation
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessments
- Home care management
- Patient care planning
- Cardiac monitoring
- Care plan development
- Patient advocacy
- Case management
- Chronic disease management
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication management
- Compassionate and caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Elizabeth Home Care
10.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Concord Home Care
12.2013 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
RI Hospital
12.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of RI
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
RI College
High School Diploma -
Warwick Veterans Memorial HS