Melody Jimenez
Grayling,MI
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in home health/med surg patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. ACLS and BLS certified.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Mederi Caretenders
Fort Myers Beach, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications 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 carrying caseload of 28 patients.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Used Home care /Home base software to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
RN Case Manager
Mid-Michigan, Alpena
Alpena , MI
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections monitoring responses. Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Performed evaluations on basis of 6-8 patients on daily basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admissions. CarePlan developed r/t acuity and standing orders.
Case Manager
Munson Home Care
Traverse City , MI
11.2003 - 04.2021
- Trained 25 new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by establishing standard of care and best practices increasing star ratings by 25%.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC06.2000
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medical Supply Management
- Critical Thinking
- IVAB therapy via Picc line/Port
- Extensive wound care experience including graft care and wound vac therapy
- Electronic documentation proficiency
- Medication Administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Insulin medication assistance
- Preventive health
- Collecting vitals
- Acute care expertise
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Home care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chronic disease management
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma recovery
- Disease Processes
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Mederi Caretenders
01.2022 - 04.2022
RN Case Manager
Mid-Michigan, Alpena
04.2021 - 09.2021
Case Manager
Munson Home Care
11.2003 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Technical College of The Lowcountry
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