Letra Conwell BSN RN
Bedford,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse with more than 26 years of experience planning, developing and implementing the nursing process. Ohio State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in medical surgical care units. step down units, hospice units, and long term acute care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving patient satisfaction and continuously supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Accomplished Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs to achieve the best patient outcomes
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
St. Vincent Home Care
03.2020 - Current
- Providing comprehensive care to homebound patient's from admission to discharge
- Coordinating a plan of care that includes a interdisplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapist's, home health aids, and speech therapist to effectively and efficiently support patients in their homes.
- Provides education to patient's and their familiar that deal with chronic diseases.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Grace Hospital
Bedford, Ohio
08.2012 - 02.2020
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to unit
- Educated family members about proper care procedures
- Responded to emergency situations in a knowledgeable and quick manner
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Supervised 15-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic - Hillcrest Hospital
Mayfield Heights, OH
08.2011 - 10.2011
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
The Cleveland Clinic/ Huron Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
03.2003 - 07.2011
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to unit. Step down units and Medical-Surgical units.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Charge nurse
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on patient safety.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses and other staff members.
- Adhered to legal and ethical standards of practice during all interactions with patients and families.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding changes in condition or treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Ohio University
01.2013
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Huron School of Nursing
01.2010
Associate of Arts General -
Cuyahoga Community College
01.2010
Certification Nursing Activities and Honors -
Central School of Practical Nursing
01.1998
Skills
- Mechanically ventilated patients
- Medication titration
- Organ transplant patients
- Extensive wound care
- Intravenous antibiotic therapy
- Management of central lines
- Left ventricular assistive devices
- Moderate sedation
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Medical assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Organization and planning
- Patient advocacy
- Team supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
- Unit administration
Timeline
Case Manager
St. Vincent Home Care
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Grace Hospital
08.2012 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic - Hillcrest Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
The Cleveland Clinic/ Huron Hospital
03.2003 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Ohio University
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Huron School of Nursing
Associate of Arts General -
Cuyahoga Community College
Certification Nursing Activities and Honors -
Central School of Practical Nursing
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