Marisa Tomaso
Meriden,CT
Summary
Dedicated Home Health RN Case Manager visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Family Care Visiting Nursing
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and advocating for their needs.
- Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient risks, establish baseline health status, and determine appropriate intervention strategies.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Promoted safe living environments for patients by conducting thorough home safety evaluations and recommending necessary modifications or equipment upgrades.
- Served as expert resource for families by providing guidance on disease management techniques, self-care strategies, and available community resources.
- Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
- Prevented complications from chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart failure through targeted patient education initiatives tailored to individual needs.
- Empowered patients and their families to take active roles in care decisions, fostering self-efficacy and improving long-term health outcomes.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings regularly to discuss complex cases, share best practices, and develop collaborative solutions for challenging patient situations.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Francis Hospital And Medical Center
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
New Graduate Registered Emergency Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
North Haven, CT08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Human Performance
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT12.2019
High School Diploma -
North Branford High School
North Branford, CT05.2016
Skills
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Team development strategies
- Time management
- Conflict and dispute resolution
- Organization
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Vitals Monitoring
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification, American Heart Association
ACLS Certification for Providers, American Heart Association
Registered Nursing License
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Family Care Visiting Nursing
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Francis Hospital And Medical Center
05.2023 - 03.2024
New Graduate Registered Emergency Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Human Performance
Southern Connecticut State University
High School Diploma -
North Branford High School
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