MARLEEA FAWCETT
Carson City,NV
Summary
Seasoned Home Health/Hospice Case Manager. Excelled in care coordination and compassionate care, developing comprehensive care plans and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in chronic disease management and emotional support, ensuring high-quality family and patient care. Caring professional passionate about helping individuals and families navigate complex medical or psychological issues. Experienced in providing counseling and support for patients and their families on a variety of issues ranging from medical diagnoses to end-of-life care. Committed to developing individualized care plans that focus on promoting patient autonomy and improving quality of life.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health/Hospice Case Manager
Barton Home Health and Hospice
South Lake Tahoe, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Attended regular staff meetings to discuss new developments in hospice care services.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities requiring specialized interventions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to families facing end-of-life issues.
- Engaged family members in discussions about end-of-life care wishes while maintaining a supportive environment.
- Evaluated effectiveness of medications to determine appropriateness of continuing or changing medication regimens.
- Educated families on the benefits of hospice care and assisted them with understanding end-of-life decisions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive plans of care for hospice patients in accordance with their individual needs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical and physical condition and to assess client needs.
- Barton Home Health and Hospice, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Home Health/Hospice Traveling Nurse
American Mobile Network
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Successfully managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Actively monitored progress of chronically ill patients, implementing interventions as needed.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for all patients served.
- Employed advanced problem-solving abilities when addressing challenging situations that arose during shifts.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills when coordinating with other healthcare professionals.
- American Mobile Network, San Diego, CA
Home Health/Hospice Case Management Nurse
Avera at Home
Mitchell, SD
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Treated patients following physician’s orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed time efficiently while balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Exercised sound judgment when making decisions regarding patient safety and well-being.
- Avera at Home, Mitchell, SD
Hospice Case Management Nurse
Providence Care
York, SC
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Manage multiple case files as needed by providing quality care not only to the patients but also to families in need.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Fostered an environment conducive to open communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Providence Care, York, SC
Staff/Charge Nurse
Mercy/CMCP
Charlotte, NC
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Provide quality care to a variety of postoperative patients.
- Ensure patient/family understanding of postoperative care and instructions.
- Interacting effectively with multiple departments to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Mercy/CMCP, Charlotte, NC
Staff/Charge Nurse
Springs Memorial Hospital
Lancaster, SC
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility, assess patient’s condition and implement appropriate interventions, initiate and maintain intravenous therapy.
- Able to remain calm and productive during critical incident while maintaining sensitivity to patients needs, concerns, safety and confidentiality.
- Implement quality patient care, assess clinical/cardiac changes, and report any clinical changes to physicians.
- Educate patient and families on health care plans, concerns and needs.
- Admit and discharge patients in a timely manner.
- Springs Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, SC
Nurse supervisor
White Oak Manor
Lancaster, SC
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Implement total patient care through a staff of LPNs and CNAs covering 120 LTC residences.
- Act as patient advocate, made daily rounds to observe conditions and record any clinical changes.
- Maintained clinical files, evaluate staffing requirements, conduct personnel evaluations, complete Incident forms when necessary.
- Monitor health and safety compliance and infection control within the complex, conduct emergency situations according to policy.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or treatment plans.
- Investigated complaints from patients regarding their experiences at the healthcare facility.
- Created a collaborative team environment that fostered open communication amongst all members of the nursing staff.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient care services, identifying areas for improvement in quality assurance standards.
- Ensured appropriate staffing levels were maintained across all shifts based on current census numbers.
- White Oak Manor, Lancaster, SC
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
NC01-2009
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Care coordination
- Family support
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Basic Life Support
AWARDS
Daisy Award Recipient
Timeline
Home Health/Hospice Case Manager
Barton Home Health and Hospice
03.2021 - Current
Home Health/Hospice Traveling Nurse
American Mobile Network
05.2018 - 10.2020
Home Health/Hospice Case Management Nurse
Avera at Home
04.2017 - 04.2018
Hospice Case Management Nurse
Providence Care
07.2015 - 11.2016
Staff/Charge Nurse
Mercy/CMCP
08.2012 - 07.2015
Staff/Charge Nurse
Springs Memorial Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2012
Nurse supervisor
White Oak Manor
05.2009 - 08.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences