Michele O'Hara
Medford,OR
Summary
Accomplished Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Asante Medical Group
Medford , OR
2021.04 - 2024.06
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Identified barriers to client success and developed strategies to overcome them.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs and gauge patient progress.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Asante Medical Group
Medford , OR
2002.07 - 2021.04
- Participated in code blues providing advanced life support interventions as needed.
- Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
- Provided pre-operative, post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients including CABG, Valvular Repair, Replacement, Pacemaker Implantation, Defibrillator Implantation.
- Developed individualized therapeutic plans of care tailored to meet each patient's needs.
- Utilized evidence based practice to improve the quality of care provided to patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Reviewed laboratory results including troponins and electrolytes and reported abnormal values to physicians.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, treatment plans, and potential complications associated with their condition.
- Instructed patients and family members on cardiac medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and activity levels.
- Identified high risk factors for cardiac events among hospitalized patients through a systematic evaluation of clinical data.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL2015-03
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR2002-06
Skills
- Patient support
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Needs Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Utilization Management
- Organization and Multitasking
- Progress Evaluations
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- Basic Life Support 1/20/23
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Case Manager
Asante Medical Group
2021.04 - 2024.06
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Asante Medical Group
2002.07 - 2021.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rogue Community College
- Basic Life Support 1/20/23
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