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Nathan Spencer

Tucson,AZ
Nathan Spencer

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Prevounce Health, Tucson, AZ

Remote Nurse Care Manager
2024.02 - Current (7 months)

Job overview

  • Conducted patient assessments and identified health risks.
  • Facilitated communication between primary care teams and specialists regarding each patient's plan of care.
  • Participated in quality improvement activities by providing feedback on current practices and suggesting new approaches when appropriate.
  • Contributed to the development of policies related to clinical practice guidelines for nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with case managers, discharge planners, social workers, and other team members to facilitate transitions between levels of care.

ChartSpan, Tucson, AZ

Remote Nurse Care Manager
2023.10 - 2024.02 (4 months)

Job overview

  • Conducted patient assessments and identified health risks.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Provided education to patients on self-management of chronic conditions.
  • Identified potential barriers that may impact a patient's ability to comply with prescribed medical regimens.
  • Collaborated with case managers, discharge planners, social workers, and other team members to facilitate transitions between levels of care.

MedaSource, Collaborative Health Systems, Tucson, AZ

Community Health Manager
2023.07 - 2023.10 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Evaluated the healthcare needs of CCM risk individuals via in-person visits and phone interviews for optimal care achievements.
  • Reported specific health & social information (SDOH) to the case management team, aiding in care pathway development and referral initiation.
  • Assisted members in accessing necessary services and identified potential issues to mitigate adverse health and social consequences.
  • Organized and facilitated health education workshops for community members and staff.
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
  • Conducted needs assessments, surveys, interviews and focus groups to identify gaps in healthcare services.

Pafford Medical Services, USVI

LPN
2021.11 - 2023.01 (1 year & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Managed crisis deployment in St Thomas, USVI for COVID vaccination campaign. Responsible for prescreening individuals and effectively administering vaccines.
  • Also worked as a charge nurse at the local psych/LTC Facility on the island, including MAR reconciliation, medication administration, charting, direct patient care as needed, and supervised 3-5 CNAs
  • Performed wound care techniques, executed treatment protocols, and aided in procedural tasks
  • Supported the execution of operations related to admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.

Community Partners, Inc, Tucson, AZ

Medical Services Manager
2018.07 - 2021.11 (3 years & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Specialized in community-based nursing with an emphasis on Integrated Healthcare, covering both physical and psychiatric/behavioral health
  • Performed various healthcare procedures such as lab draws, injections, and assessments to support community members' stability
  • Supervised nursing functions of Assertive Community Treatment teams as well as clinic MA roles and schedules
  • Implemented effective strategies for coordinating patient appointments and scheduling, resulting in increased clinician productivity and improved patient satisfaction
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure smooth integration of new clinical staff.
  • Oversaw the operations of a diverse clinical team, ensuring smooth coordination amongst 8-10 physicians, nurses, and support staff.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Organized and coordinated patient care plans, including referrals to specialists and other healthcare professionals.
  • Reviewed invoices from vendors providing supplies or equipment used in the medical services department.

Worldwide Travel Staffing, Tucson, AZ

LPN Team Lead
2018.06 - 2019.04 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Specialized in providing care for Veterans with physical and mental decline as a Travel LPN at the Minnesota Veterans Home
  • Assisted in managing admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
  • Monitored, tracked, and communicated vital patient data to enhance treatment planning.
  • Administered medications and injections, performed wound care.
  • Managed inventory control systems related to medications, supplies.
  • Actively participated in the development of strategies for improving overall departmental operations.

Maxim Healthcare

LPN
2018.04 - 2018.07 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Travel LPN working at the Pima County Adult Correctional Center
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
  • Administered medications and injections to patients
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

CareStaff Partners, Hollywood, FL

Healthcare Recruiter
2018.03 - 2018.06 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and aptitudes
  • Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience
  • Utilized social media sites to recruit new employees
  • Negotiated salary offers with applicants to ensure mutual satisfaction from both parties involved in the hiring process.
  • Scheduled interviews between the hiring manager and potential candidates.

Worldwide Travel Staffing

LPN
2017.05 - 2018.03 (10 months)

Job overview

  • Travel LPN specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment and care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.

JEC Miller, INC, Minneapolis, MN

Designated Program Manager
2017.02 - 2017.05 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Supervised the day-to-day activities at various sites, such as Group Homes and In Home Family Support
  • Supervised the performance of Designated Coordinators in fulfilling their duties pertaining to resident matters, staffing, and household maintenance and management.
  • Oversee and ensure licensure compliance in coordination with the Director of Program Services
  • Developed Individual Abuse Prevention plans, Self-Management Assessments, CSSP Addendums, individual outcomes, regular progress reports, and person-centered plans for the residents of the homes.
  • Fill in for occasional shifts during times of staff shortages
  • Be available to receive calls during and outside of work hours from staff with questions or during emergencies
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.

Legacy Home Care, Minneapolis, MN

On Call Team Coordinator
2016.02 - 2017.02 (1 year)

Job overview

  • Triage phone calls from clinicians and clients to determine the appropriate direction
  • Prepare daily reports on phone calls received and action taken.

Home Health Care, INC, Minneapolis, MN

Nurse QA Specialist
2014.09 - 2017.02 (2 years & 5 months)

Job overview

  • Analyzed clinician documentation from field visits, including Medicare and non-Medicare visits
  • Generate data queries based on validation checks or errors and omissions identified during data entry to resolve identified problems
  • Managed Mantoux testing process and maintained employee records
  • Performed quality control audits to ensure accurate, complete, and proper usage of clinical systems and data.
  • Direct training and creation of educational materials for clinicians and office staff regarding required forms
  • Ensured accurate identification of any missed nursing visits through the analysis of generated reports.

Worldwide Travel Staffing, Tonawanda, NY

LPN Charge Nurse
2014.02 - 2014.05 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Travel LPN specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment and care
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.

Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital, Huntington, WV

Psychiatric LPN
2013.05 - 2014.02 (9 months)

Job overview

  • Provided direct quality care to patients through monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses, and treatment options
  • Successfully resolved multiple instances of volatile situations and violent outbreaks, guaranteeing the safety and security of patients as well as staff members.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.

Adena Hospital System

LPN
2012.06 - 2013.05 (11 months)

Job overview

  • Initiated work within the system as a floor nurse on the Med/Surg unit, occasionally floating to the Emergency Room
  • Managed IV start and stop procedures, recorded medication administration accurately, and assisted PCA's as needed.
  • Streamlined operations at a physician clinic by managing all responsibilities including patient rooming, vital sign monitoring, EKG administration, flu shot delivery, and Mantoux testing.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.

Education

Pima Medical Institute Tucson, AZ

EXPECTED, Healthcare Administration from Healthcare Administration
2024-11

University Overview

Pike County Career Technology Center Piketon, OH

Certification, Licensed Practical Nurse
06.2011

University Overview

Skills

  • Health Education
  • Care Plan Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Quality Evaluation
  • Care Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Staff Supervision
  • EMR/EHR
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Chronic Care Management
  • Remote Physiological Management
  • Goal-oriented and excellent team player
  • Community health
  • Emergency Response
  • Clinical Documentation

Certification

  • Health Coach - 2023
  • Remote Team Leadership & Management - 2023
  • Infection Prevention and Control - 2023
  • Managing Quality/Service Delivery in Healthcare - 2023
  • Telehealth for Healthcare Providers - 2023
  • Supporting Individuals with ID - 2023
  • Elder Care and Caring for Disabled - 2023

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Remote Nurse Care Manager
Prevounce Health
2024.02 - Current (7 months)
Remote Nurse Care Manager
ChartSpan
2023.10 - 2024.02 (4 months)
Community Health Manager
MedaSource, Collaborative Health Systems
2023.07 - 2023.10 (3 months)
LPN
Pafford Medical Services, USVI
2021.11 - 2023.01 (1 year & 2 months)
Medical Services Manager
Community Partners, Inc
2018.07 - 2021.11 (3 years & 4 months)
LPN Team Lead
Worldwide Travel Staffing
2018.06 - 2019.04 (10 months)
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
2018.04 - 2018.07 (3 months)
Healthcare Recruiter
CareStaff Partners
2018.03 - 2018.06 (3 months)
LPN
Worldwide Travel Staffing
2017.05 - 2018.03 (10 months)
Designated Program Manager
JEC Miller, INC
2017.02 - 2017.05 (3 months)
On Call Team Coordinator
Legacy Home Care
2016.02 - 2017.02 (1 year)
Nurse QA Specialist
Home Health Care, INC
2014.09 - 2017.02 (2 years & 5 months)
LPN Charge Nurse
Worldwide Travel Staffing
2014.02 - 2014.05 (3 months)
Psychiatric LPN
Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital
2013.05 - 2014.02 (9 months)
LPN
Adena Hospital System
2012.06 - 2013.05 (11 months)
Pima Medical Institute
EXPECTED, Healthcare Administration from Healthcare Administration
Pike County Career Technology Center
Certification, Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Health Coach - 2023
  • Remote Team Leadership & Management - 2023
  • Infection Prevention and Control - 2023
  • Managing Quality/Service Delivery in Healthcare - 2023
  • Telehealth for Healthcare Providers - 2023
  • Supporting Individuals with ID - 2023
  • Elder Care and Caring for Disabled - 2023
Nathan Spencer