Lexi Umbricht
McHenry,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 3+ years of experience in hospice case management and acute care nursing. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, care coordination, symptom management, wound care, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to independently manage complex patient caseloads while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Proficient in Epic and Homecare Homebase electronic medical record systems. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
St. Croix Hospice
Huntley, Illinois
07.2023 - Current
- Manage a caseload of hospice patients across home, facility, and assisted living settings.
- Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and symptom assessments to develop individualized plans of care.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and facility staff to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medication administration, and end-of-life care.
- Monitor patient status and adjust care plans based on changing clinical needs.
- Provide wound assessment and treatment recommendations while promoting comfort and quality of life.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Homecare Homebase while ensuring compliance with Medicare and hospice regulations.
- Facilitate communication among healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
- Support families through complex healthcare decisions using compassionate communication and evidence-based education.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Lake Forest, Illinois
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and clinical interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement evidence-based care plans.
- Utilized Epic EMR to document assessments, treatments, and patient responses.
- Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge planning, and disease management.
- Recognized and responded to changes in patient condition to promote positive clinical outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
Lake Forest, IL
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
- Supported implementation of individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation and assisted with patient safety initiatives.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Medicine
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL05.2028
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Nursing
Chamberlain college of nursing
Addison, Illinois5 2022
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois5 2016
Skills
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Care Coordination
- RN Case Management
- Wound Assessment & Wound Care
- Medication Management
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Symptom Management
- Electronic Health Records (Epic, Homecare Homebase)
- Evidence Based Practice
- Quality Improvement
Additional Information
- 3+ years Hospice RN Case Management experience
- 1 year Medical-Surgical RN experience
- BSN, Cum Laude
- MSN-FNP candidate
- Epic & Homecare Homebase proficient
- Experience with wound care, symptom management, and patient education
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
St. Croix Hospice
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwestern Medicine
03.2021 - 07.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Nursing
Chamberlain college of nursing
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) -
McHenry County College
Master of Science - Family Medicine
Chamberlain College of Nursing