Lia Jones
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
Experienced nurse with 13 years of experience specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Proficient in developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, and a results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Staff Nurse
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to an average of 100+ patients requiring acute hemodialysis on an ICU level
- Coordinate delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Supervise unlicensed assistant personnel
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
RN Case Manager for Worker’s Compensation
Everest Care Management
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Act as advocates, bridging the gap between healthcare providers, insurance carriers, and injured workers
- Coordinating medical appointments, treatments, and therapies, helping streamline the claim process, minimizing delays and ensuring that the injured worker receives the necessary care promptly
- Telephonic, physical assessment, planning, implementing, conduct and evaluate identified problems and interventions
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Charge Nurse
American Renal Associates
03.2015 - 02.2024
- Provide direct patient care to an average of 100 patients requiring hemodialysis on a sub-acute level
- Coordinate delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Chart audient improving and decreasing medical errors performance and identify areas where they might improve
- Supervise unlicensed assistant personnel
- Telephonic, physical assessment, planning, implementing, and coordination of care
- Conduct and evaluate identified problems and interventions
- Assisting in discharge planning by communication with the interdisciplinary team
- Use a holistic approach to assess the need for a referral with social workers, registered dieticians, physicians, or other team members
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Home Infusion Nurse
Qualitas Pharmaceutical Services “RWJ Barnabas Health”
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Secure and maintain vascular access devices as prescribed, including (but not limited to) peripheral IV (PIV) placement, PICC and tunneled central venous catheter dressing changes, and implanted port access
- Administer medications as prescribed, perform therapy-specific clinical assessments in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures and protocols
- Communicate observations of patient response to therapy and overall physical assessment / condition with members of the care team in a timely manner
- Assess patient appropriateness for home infusion therapy, including safety of the home environment, availability of caregiver support, and willingness of patient and / or caregivers to become as independent in therapy administration and monitoring of response to therapy as possible
Floor Nurse
Alaris Health at West Orange
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Provide direct patient care to an average of 26-28 patients requiring rehabilitative services including patients on a sub-acute level
- Perform continued post-operative care for patients with orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures including wound and drain management
- Coordinate delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2023
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Approach
Proud member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Member since 2016
Timeline
RN Case Manager for Worker’s Compensation
Everest Care Management
10.2023 - 02.2024
Acute Staff Nurse
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
Home Infusion Nurse
Qualitas Pharmaceutical Services “RWJ Barnabas Health”
11.2016 - 04.2018
Floor Nurse
Alaris Health at West Orange
04.2016 - 06.2017
Charge Nurse
American Renal Associates
03.2015 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
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