Maryalyce Dudek
Cooley Dickinson
South Hadley,MA
21
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 1+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in acute care settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Work History
RN Case Manager
4 Years 8 Months- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
RN, Critical Care
20 Years 8 Months- 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.
- 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.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Diploma 3 Year RN
LPN
High School Diploma
Skills
Family Education
Care Management
Follow-Up Calls
Managing Deadlines
Team Coordination
Patient Discharging
Hospice Education
Case Conferences
Patient Assessments
Strong Clinical Judgment
Medical Records Management
Determine Medical Necessity
Patient Counseling
Patient and Family Advocacy
Complex Problem-Solving
Operational Standards
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Cooley Dickinson
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
RN, Critical Care
Cooley Dickinson
02.2006 - CurrentRead More
Elms College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Baystate Medical Center School of Nursing
Diploma 3 Year RN
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Roger L Putnam LPN School
LPN
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Chicopee High School
High School Diploma
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