Leslie Acevedo, RN, CCM
Andover,NJ
Summary
Dynamic RN Certified Case Manager with extensive experience at Kindred Hospital New Jersey, excelling in nursing assessments, patient care, psycho-social assessments and patient advocacy. Proven track record in discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Adept at documentation management and HIPAA compliance, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families during challenging times.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Certified Case Manager
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County
Dover, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assess the patient's physical, mental, and psycho-social health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Advocate for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team, and implement the outlined treatment plans.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions for effective care coordination, and efficient care facilitation.
- Conduct comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patients to provide timely and safe discharge planning, and ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery, and reducing compliance issues. Communicate regularly with family members regarding patient care needs, projected care completion date, and transition to the next level of care, in order to progress toward their goals.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness, or end-of-life issues.
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary rounds, discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress in the case management documentation for the medical chart.
- Complete weekly medical necessity reviews, timely and accurate continued care reviews for insurance providers, for patients who have managed care insurance.
- Serve on Hospital and Division committees when requested
- Identify high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring, or specialized interventions. Facilitate referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws, and prevent information breaches.
- Attend continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices, and for Certified Case Managers.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County
Dover , NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County
Dover , NJ
02.2010 - 07.2022
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Addressed patient daily care needs, performed daily patient assessments under the direction of a registered nurse, collected vitals, administered medications, performed Foley catheter insertions, and nasal gastric tube insertions.
- Cared for patients with acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings, applying medicated compounds, or using wound vac applications. Provided care as a backup wound care nurse when needed, in the absence of the wound care coordinator.
- Charted daily assessments, changes in patient conditions, and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Trained and mentored new RNs and LPNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant & Unit Secretary
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County
Dover , NJ
08.2005 - 02.2010
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output. Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Served as point of contact for patients and visitors, answering phone calls, and coordinating communication between healthcare staff.
- Telemetry monitoring with reporting of abnormal rhythms.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2021
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Morris County Vocational Technical School
Denville, NJ06-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Office System Technologies
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ05-1998
Skills
- Psycho-social assessments and care coordination
- Patient advocacy, patient education, and effective communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration, analytical, and critical thinking
- Discharge planning, home care management
- Documentation management, Microsoft Office
- Assist DCM, CNO/CCO by documenting daily Transition meetings, weekly coding calls, all meeting minutes
- Insurance verification, utilization review, InterQual
- HIPAA compliance
- Strong clinical judgment, nursing assessment
- Time management
Certification
- Certified Case Manager, 01/01/2025-11/30/2029, Certification #4269487
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, May 2024 to May 2026
- Basic Life Support, May 2024 to May 2026
- Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey, Multi State License. License Number 26NR24158400, Effective Since July 2, 2022
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey, License Number 26NP06346700. Allowed to Expire May 2024 due to obtaining RN License in July 2022
Timeline
RN, Certified Case Manager
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County
02.2010 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant & Unit Secretary
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County
08.2005 - 02.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Morris County Vocational Technical School
Associate of Applied Science - Office System Technologies
County College of Morris
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