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.
Work History
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager
Elevance | 2024 - Current
Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care for patients.
Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize health outcomes.
Provided education and support to patients regarding treatment options and self-management strategies.
Utilized electronic health record systems to document interactions and track patient data accurately.
Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and addressing potential complications in a timely manner.
Staff Development Coordinator
4 Years 9 Months
Lifecare Center At Inverrary | 11.2021 - 2024
Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
Assessed skill gaps for employees in Type department and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
Nurse Manager
11 Months
Northwest Medical Center | 10.2020 - 09.2021
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Managed 68 nurses and nursing activities in 256-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
2 Years 9 Months
Northwest Medical Center | 12.2017 - 09.2020
Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
Oversaw operations, including admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
8 Years 4 Months
Northwest Medical Center | 08.2009 - 12.2017
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
2 Years 1 Month
Medstaff Medical Staffing | 07.2007 - 08.2009
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Strawn Technical School | Columbia, MO
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Columbia College | Columbia, MO | 05.2005
Skills
Employee Recruitment and Hiring
Risk Management
Employee Performance Evaluations
Information Systems Development
Clinical assessment
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Certification