Mary Mares
Brownwood,TX
Summary
Proven leader in nursing and patient care, adept at chronic disease management and staff supervision, honed at Enhabit Home Health. Excels in delivering patient-focused care and education, leveraging strong clinical judgment and a high level of autonomy to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in both one-on-one instruction and critical care nursing, consistently enhances patient satisfaction and health. Seasoned nursing professional offering 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. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager and Clinical Team Leader
Enhabit Home Health
07.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
RN Case Manager
Encompass Home Health & Hospice
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
Oak Ridge Manor
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
RN Care Coach
CircleLink Health
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed over 100 clients per month in timely manner with diligence and respect
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Registered Nurse PRN
Encompass Home Health
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Started Registered Nurse PRN position with Encompass Home Health on 6/2/2019
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Home Health
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising nurse staff.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Oak Ridge Manor
08.2013 - 09.2017
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Texas State Technical College - West Texas
Sweetwater, TX2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Ranger College
Ranger, TX2013
Skills
- Providing patient and care giver teachings regarding disease process and comorbidities
- Critical care nursing
- One-on-one instruction
- Intravenous therapy comprehension
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Patient-focused care
- High level of autonomy
- Patient evaluation
- Culturally-competent care
- Wound care, wound vacs, obtaining blood draws and labs
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
- Preventative Health
References
REFERENCES
Emily Martinez. 325-200-2575
Email: emilyyynow@gmail.com
Lita Wilch. 325-642-9068
Email: litawilch.427@gmail.com
Mayra Mares. 325-203-2659
Email: Mares_88@yahoo.com
Timeline
RN Case Manager and Clinical Team Leader
Enhabit Home Health
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
Oak Ridge Manor
02.2021 - 04.2021
RN Care Coach
CircleLink Health
07.2020 - 12.2020
RN Case Manager
Encompass Home Health & Hospice
07.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse PRN
Encompass Home Health
06.2019 - 07.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Home Health
04.2019 - 06.2019
LVN Charge Nurse
Oak Ridge Manor
08.2013 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Texas State Technical College - West Texas
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Ranger College
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