Melanie Dishman
Pratt
Summary
Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager with a strong focus on care plan development, patient education, and symptom management. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice RN Case Manager
Rivercross Hospice
Wichita
06.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans for patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient services.
- Educated families on end-of-life care and resources available.
- Coordinated medication management and symptom relief strategies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their loved ones.
MDS Coordinator
GrandPlains Skilled Nursing
Pratt
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinated MDS assessments and care plans for skilled nursing residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident care and services.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records for compliance with regulations.
- Educated staff on MDS processes and documentation requirements.
- Managed scheduling of assessments to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
- Developed training materials for new staff on MDS policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2022
Skills
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Symptom management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- MDS coordination
- Healthcare compliance
Timeline
Hospice RN Case Manager
Rivercross Hospice
06.2024 - Current
MDS Coordinator
GrandPlains Skilled Nursing
09.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fort Hays State University