MICHELL L. MURNEN
Bradenton,FL
Summary
I am a registered nurse in Bradenton, FL with over 21 years of experience working with adult patients in an acute care or community setting who have multiple medical problems. Specialty areas include hospice, geriatrics, neurology, and orthopedics. I am currently a clinical director with Tidewell Hospice. I am in a management role and am responsible for supervising a team of 18 colleagues. I have a bachelor's degree in social work and have over 4 years of experience working as a case manager coordinating services to maintain clients in the home as opposed to placement in a nursing home. I would love to have the opportunity to discuss how my skills as a nurse could benefit the patients you serve.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
TIDEWELL HOSPICE
08.2010 - Current
- Initiate hospice services for patients in multiple settings including hospitals, homes and facilities
- Management responsibilities: Payroll, Joint Visits, Compliance, Education
- Present community presentations to educate on end-of-life services
- Proficient in multiple EMR's including: Netsmart, Cerner, Allscripts
- Developed and currently manage a telephonic community care navigation program for patients not eligible for hospice care, checking in telephonically to provide support and get them needed care until ready for hospice
- Awarded The Tidewell Difference Award and Leading by Example Award.
Staff Nurse
REX HOSPITAL
09.2003 - 08.2010
- In Medical /Surgical Float Pool
- Care for adult patients with a variety of medical diagnosis including chronic and acute diseases
- Provide palliative care for the dying patient and support for family
- Provide pain management measures to help all patients maintain maximum pain control
- Care for patients on remote telemetry
- Complete comprehensive physical assessments and administer medications for assigned patient load
- Complete all necessary documentation (computerized and written) for patient care, including care plans
- Advocate for patients needs by actively communicating with families and the healthcare team
- Function as charge nurse for the floor and precept new nurses.
Staff Nurse
WAKEMED HOSPITAL
05.2005 - 10.2005
- In Float Pool
- Responsibilities similar to Rex Hospital.
Clinical Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Responsibilities similar to Rex Hospital.
Home Aide
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Provided direct care to the sick and disabled elderly in their homes
- Provided support to the client's families while caring for them in the home.
Case Manager
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS, INC
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Provided home health case management services to a caseload of thirty to forty adults with multiple medical patients including many with Hospice care in place
- Coordinated services to allow the participants to remain living at home as an alternative to being placed in a nursing home
- Conducted home visits to monitor services
- Participated as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Mental Health Supervisor
HEALTH FORCE, QMHP
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Supervised a staff of up to twenty mental health counselors and habilitation technicians
- Coordinated, monitored and ensured delivery of community based services including HRI, CBI, Personal Assistance and CAP-MR DD services
- Maintained client records and service authorizations in accordance with Medicaid standards.
Program Coordinator
ANNE GRADY CORPORATION, QMRP
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Coordinated services for a caseload of up to thirty-two residents
- Team leader for interdisciplinary team meetings
- Wrote and ensured delivery of interdisciplinary habilitation plans
- Wrote and monitored progress on adult daily living skills programs
- Monitored resident's personal finances
- Responsible for the direct supervision of two staffing coordinators, one recreation coordinator, and twenty direct care staff.
Social Worker
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Acted as primary liaison to resident's families
- Prepared annual social work assessments
- Conducted abuse/neglect investigations
- Responsible for new admissions and discharge planning
- Assisted in establishing guardianships
- Hosted family educational workshops
- Assisted residents in obtaining medical/social security benefits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY oF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Chapel Hill, NC05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
UNIVERSITY oF TOLEDO
Toledo, OH05.1993
Skills
- Managing Patient Cases
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Development
- Clinical Supervision
- Medicare Compliance
- Resource Coordination
- Case Management
Timeline
Clinical Director
TIDEWELL HOSPICE
08.2010 - Current
Staff Nurse
WAKEMED HOSPITAL
05.2005 - 10.2005
Staff Nurse
REX HOSPITAL
09.2003 - 08.2010
Clinical Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL
01.2002 - 01.2005
Home Aide
01.2001 - 01.2002
Case Manager
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS, INC
01.1998 - 01.2002
Mental Health Supervisor
HEALTH FORCE, QMHP
01.1997 - 01.1998
Program Coordinator
ANNE GRADY CORPORATION, QMRP
01.1994 - 01.1997
Social Worker
01.1993 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY oF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
UNIVERSITY oF TOLEDO