Lori Krueger
Springfield,IL
Summary
Home Health RN Case Manager with expertise in managing patient care in home environments. Proven ability to assess patient needs, communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and provide compassionate support. Effective at enhancing healthcare delivery quality, and reducing hospitalizations, while ensuring patient comfort. Skilled in documentation compliance, care coordination, and family education relevant to home health.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Memorial Home Services
Springfield , IL
05.2023 - Current
- Exceeded productivity goals by managing caseload efficiently while ensuring high-quality care delivery.
- Developed comprehensive care plans, coordinated services, and educated home health patients on disease management to prevent hospitalization.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to assess patient status and align services across disciplines.
- Conducted initial assessments of patients and families to identify and coordinate tailored home care needs.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Health Urgent Care
Springfield, IL
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided emergency medical care in urgent care environments, focusing on patient stabilization.
- Executed appropriate emergency interventions during life-threatening scenarios.
- Prioritized patient tasks by acuity levels to enhance response times.
- Simultaneously managed various responsibilities to uphold quality in patient care.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Springfield Clinic
Springfield, IL
12.2014 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assisted with quality improvement initiatives in Perioperative Department.
- Mentored and precepted new nurses during orientation process.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HSHS St. John's Hospital
Springfield , IL
06.1998 - 08.2018
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to deliver nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to enhance critical care management strategies.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures to optimize patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessments to address unique patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
St. John's College of Nursing
Springfield, IL05-1998
Skills
- Care plan development
- Healthcare coordination
- Patient education
- Excellent communication
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Professional Registered Nurse Liscence (IL-041309999)
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Memorial Home Services
05.2023 - Current
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Health Urgent Care
11.2021 - 05.2023
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Springfield Clinic
12.2014 - 03.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HSHS St. John's Hospital
06.1998 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
St. John's College of Nursing
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