Melissa Rountree
Springfield,MO
Summary
Compassionate Case Manager accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Collaborative professional possessing excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with poise.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, Missouri
11.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Coordinated patient referrals to community resources and services.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and resources.
- Documented case details accurately in electronic health record systems.
Hospice Nurse
Integrity
Springfield, MO
02.2019 - 11.2023
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Educated families on patient care techniques and emotional support strategies.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
Oncology Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
12.2014 - 05.2019
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Monitored patient vital signs during treatment sessions.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Assisted in managing pain relief protocols for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO 08.2011 - 12.2014
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resource referrals
- Electronic health records
- case documentation
- assessment techniques
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Case Manager
Mercy Hospital Springfield
11.2023 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Integrity
02.2019 - 11.2023
Oncology Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
12.2014 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
08.2011 - 12.2014