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Melissa Fishburn

Librarian Assistant
Clayton,GA

Summary

Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Case Manager

RHA Health Services
03.2016 - 04.2020
  • 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.

RN Case Manager

The Free Clinic
03.2013 - 03.2016

RN Case Manager

In charge of helping very poor patient's receive the health Care they needed. Worked with physician's to help give the patient's discounted or free care such as surgeries, dental care, primary care and specialty care such as orthopedic, oncology etc.

Also ran the Orthopedic Clinic weekly.

Hospice RN Case Manager

Four Seasons Hospice
03.2004 - 03.2013

RN Hospice Case Manager for Home Care. Managed Hospice patient's to have a Care Plan that met their needs.

Coordinated needed equipment, medications ordered by the hospice physician's for comfort measures. Worked with a team of Social Workers, chaplains, and nursing assistants to meet all the needs of the patient's and their families.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dekalb Community College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA
08-1987

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religion

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA
06-1978

Skills

Retired RN- retired in 2020 Started working as a nurse in 1987

Just renovated a house

Big reader and love libraries

Timeline

RN Case Manager

RHA Health Services
03.2016 - 04.2020

RN Case Manager

The Free Clinic
03.2013 - 03.2016

Hospice RN Case Manager

Four Seasons Hospice
03.2004 - 03.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dekalb Community College of Nursing

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religion

Wesleyan College
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