Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Private Duty Nurse
Trippi Family
Morton Grove, IL
03.2017 - 01.2024
Provided care for patients in their home.
Performed general assessments on a daily basis and reported findings to physicians.
Administered medications.
Performed wound care.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
06.2001 - 04.2017
Practiced Case Management/Discharge Planning on a 32-bed Medical/Renal Unit
Monitored length of stay of patients based on diagnosis and severity of illness
Determined appropriate level of care for billing purposes
Evaluated patient care needs and met with interdisciplinary staff to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
Assured quality of care by reviewing patient records and meeting with physicians
Met with patients and family to determine discharge needs and plan
Made arrangements for post hospital care such as Home Care, Extended Care Facility, or Infusion needs
Participated in weekly Medical Director meetings to discuss patient's plan of care, obstacles to discharge and quality of care issues.
Home Health Nurse
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
02.1995 - 06.2001
Provided one-on-one care for patients in their homes
Cared for patients with multiple comorbidities and complex diagnosis
Performed general assessments, blood draws, infusion therapies, ostomy care, simple and complex wound care
Monitored lab results and reported abnormal findings to the primary physician
Initiated patient's Start of Care and completed all necessary admission paperwork
Referred other interdisciplinary staff such as therapists, certified nurse's aide, and social worker based on patient's needs
Updated Patient Care Plans.
Telephonic Case Manager
Crawford And Company
Schaumburg, IL
06.1991 - 05.1995
Performed telephonic case management for third party payors
Coordinated all aspects of patient care and discharge planning for high-risk individuals
Established relationships with patients and family members with catastrophic diagnosis
Initiated referrals to home care agencies, extended care facilities, and other healthcare personnel on behalf of the patient
Evaluated each patient while directing treatment plans, determining benefits and eligibility and managing resources
Negotiated cost of services on behalf of the patient as deemed appropriate
Reported monthly cost savings to insurance payors.
Registered Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
07.1988 - 08.1991
Provided patient care on a Medical/Surgical Unit with a ratio of 6:1
Pet Sitter at Private Clients-(Holguin Family, Pelkey Family, and Tegg Family.)Pet Sitter at Private Clients-(Holguin Family, Pelkey Family, and Tegg Family.)