Open To Work
Lisa Desimon
MultiCare Health Systems – Home Health
TACOMA,WA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Cwon Acute Care Wound Ostomy TeamRN Case Manager. Clinical Documentation Oasis ReviCDI Clnical Documentation Integrity SpecialistMedicare OASIS reviewer
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work
Location Preference
HybridOn-SiteRemote
Location:
TACOMA, WA
Open to relocation:
Yes
3
Certification
42
Years of experience
Patient-oriented, team oriented RN with 39 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Experience with HBOC and EPIC documentation. Oasis documentation assessment data collected in home. Oasis focused utilizing this to evaluate patient outcomes, planning of care. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Work History
RN CWON/ CM, OASIS ReviewI Clinical Documentation
4 Years 7 Months- CWON consults MultiCare Home Health dept. CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST CDI. OASIS
- Led wound team in establishing strategic goals and objectives.
- Facilitated clinical education sessions for staff on wound ostomy care protocols.
- Instructed patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care. Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- EPIC documentation.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures. Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Led staff training sessions on advanced nursing techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans based on comprehensive assessments.
Cwon Acute Care Wound Ostomy Team
1 Year- CWON patient assessments and wrote recommendations for wound/ ostomy care.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
CWON Oasis review. Clinical Lead
5 Years 1 Month- Home Health Wound Ostomy consults acting as a consultant with wound ostomy visits
- Case Manager PRN. Visits per day averaged 5-6. Oasis outcome oriented and experienced.
- EPIC and HCHB documentation.
- General nursing assessments, education/ training staff.
- CTI for the CWON WTA/OTA program:
- Clinical Skills Instructor for the WTA program precepting 18-20 clinicians in skills or doing compression wraps, PI identifications, performing ABI's, NPWT dressing changes, and one on one verbal testing as well as written testing required.
RN CWON
1 Year 11 Months- Acute Care CWON - stoma markings, ostomy clinic, hospital rounds and consults.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
RN Case Manager. Clinical Documentation Oasis Revi
7 Years 8 Months- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
Case Manager Home Health
4 Years 8 Months- Case Manager duties. Usually assigned 5-6 visits per day. Ostomy and wound visits.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
Medicare Compliance Surveyor
4 Years 3 Months- Conducted rounds in Assisted Living facilities and Long Term Care facilities to evaluate the quality of care and compliance with regulations in the various settings.
- Conduct inspections, review records interview staff and patients and assess the overall quality of care to ensure facilities meet state and federal standards for licensing and certification.
RN Staff Nurse
4 Years 2 Months- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
Charge Registered Nurse
4 Years 11 Months- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
10 Years- Dealt with complex wound pts, fistulas, NPWT, amputees, post surgical incisional wds, Venous, arterial, wds, PI's.
- Standards Administration
- Patient Medical Histories
- Infection Control Procedures
- Resource Allocation
- Compliance Issues
- Diagnostic Software
- Establish Policies
- Clinical Reporting
Education
D.C.
Bachelors - Nursing
Certified Compression Specialist/Lymphedema
International Lymphedema Wound
MSN Masters Science - Nursing
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Skills
WCON certification skills
board certified
Wound Ostomy nurse
RN Wound Care/ Ostomy CWON
MultiCare Health System - Tacoma
WA
RN CWON in small Wound Ostomy dept Swedish Medical Center. Occasional consultant visits and video consultant Visits in sister Swedish hospitals.
Saw pts on floors and wrote wound recommendations
saw Ostomy pts in Ostomy clinic as well. Stoma markings
Dealt with complex wound pts
fistulas
NPWT
amputees
post surgical incisional wds
Venous
arterial
wds
PI's.
Standards Administration
Patient Medical Histories
Infection Control Procedures
Resource Allocation
Compliance Issues
Diagnostic Software
Establish Policies
Clinical Reporting
Test Interpretations
Nursing Assignments
Community Program Referrals
Treatment Options
Manage Cases
Nursing Performance Assessment
Compassionate and Caring
Clinical Staff Management
Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Clear Patient Communication
Heart Failure
EMR Systems
Seasoned in Medical Clinical Procedures Medicaid Application
Individualized Treatment Plans Treatment Recommendations
Conflict Resolution
Manage Records
Monitoring Vital Signs
Nursing Operations Management
Licensed RN
RN Case Management
Training and Development
Cultural Awareness
Planning and Coordination
Teamwork and Collaboration
First Aid/CPR
Excellent Communication
Medication Oversight
EPIC
McKesson
Home Care Home Base
Problem-Solving
Organization and Time Management
[Type] Software Proficiency
Dependable and Responsible
Decision-Making
Documentation and charting
Patient assessments
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient evaluation
Family education
Patient discharge
Maintaining privacy
High level of autonomy
Certification
- RN License Washington state
- CWON
- CCS
- Willing to relocate to Tacoma, WA
Accomplishments
- EPIC and MCKession HBOC experience EMR documentation
Affiliations
Certified wound ostomy society
ADDITIONAL
Authorized to work in the US for any employer, Willing to relocate to Tacoma, WA
Timeline
RN CWON/ CM, OASIS ReviewI Clinical Documentation
MultiCare Health Systems – Home Health
02.2020 - 09.2024Read More
Cwon Acute Care Wound Ostomy Team
Multicare / TACOMA GENERAL HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 02.2020Read More
CWON Oasis review. Clinical Lead
Kaiser Permanente
01.2014 - 02.2019Read More
RN CWON
Swedish Medical Center Acute Care hospital
01.2012 - 12.2013Read More
RN Case Manager. Clinical Documentation Oasis Revi
Barnes Jewish Home Health
04.2004 - 12.2011Read More
Case Manager Home Health
Swedish Medical Center
03.2000 - 11.2004Read More
Medicare Compliance Surveyor
Indiana state board of health
03.1996 - 06.2000Read More
RN Staff Nurse
Westview Manor
01.1992 - 03.1996Read More
Charge Registered Nurse
Westview Manor
01.1988 - 12.1992Read More
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Dunn Memorial Hospital
09.1982 - 09.1992Read More
WGU/ Western Governors University
MSN Masters Science from Nursing
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IIWTI
Certified Compression Specialist/Lymphedema
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Logan University
D.C.
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St Louis University
Bachelors from Nursing
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Deaconess School of Nursing
Diploma of Nursing from Nursing
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