Michelle Garside
Lowell,MA
Summary
Highly experienced and compassionate RN Case Manager with 26+ years of nursing experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Able to use sharp assessment and communication skills to develop multi-discipline, patient centered plan of care, deliver quality care to a diverse population and educate patient and caregivers in acute and chronic disease management to optimize success at home.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Vna Care Network
Concord, MA
09.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Used homecare homebase to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
RN Case Manager
Partners HealthCare At Home
Peabody, MA
09.2013 - 07.2017
- 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. ·
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
RN Case Manager
Visiting Nurse And Community Health
Arlington, MA
05.2005 - 08.2013
- 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.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Registered Nurse
New Engalnd Rehabilitation Hospital
Woburn, MA
09.1998 - 05.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Youville Hospital
Cambridge, MA
03.1996 - 08.1998
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State College
Salem, MA05.1996
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Preventive Healthcare
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Supply Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Needs Assessment
- Care Coordination
Certification
- RN license since July 1996
- Certified Alzheimer Champion
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Vna Care Network
09.2017 - Current
RN Case Manager
Partners HealthCare At Home
09.2013 - 07.2017
RN Case Manager
Visiting Nurse And Community Health
05.2005 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
New Engalnd Rehabilitation Hospital
09.1998 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse
Youville Hospital
03.1996 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State College