NEELY RAY BSN, RN
Brownwood,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse focused on coordinated care across hospice, OR, PACU, and home health settings. Supports patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams through assessment, discharge teaching, medication guidance, and clear documentation, with charge nurse experience in PACU and Phase II recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager Field Staff
GENTIVA HOSPICE
06.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and updated comfort-focused care plans.
- Coordinated hospice care plans with Gentiva Hospice interdisciplinary teams.
- Communicated changes with patients, families, physicians and hospice staff.
Field Staff RN and Case Manager
LEE HEALTHCARE
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked with physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate treatment.
- Educated patients and families discharge instructions and medication use.
- Administered prescribed treatments while following Lee Healthcare safety protocols.
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HENDRICK SURGERY CENTER
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Prepared patients for surgery in pre-op, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Conducted pre-admission testing to verify patient eligibility and safety for procedures.
- Coordinated case flow in operating room, optimizing surgical schedules and resource allocation.
Charge Nurse in PACU and Phase II
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE HOSPITAL
03.2011 - 09.2020
- Prepared patients for surgery in Pre-Op, ensuring readiness and safety for procedures
- Recovered patients in PACU (airway support, pain management, cardiac monitoring, PONV, and drains)
- Charge nurse in PACU and Phase II
- Discharged post-op and interventional radiology patients, delivering comprehensive discharge teaching to support recovery
- Responded to on-call duties four to seven times monthly, providing urgent care as needed.
- EPIC computer charting
- Trained and served as Clinical Coach in the Day Surgery/PACU Department
RN Case Manager
ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH
09.2007 - 11.2010
- Managed patient cases for home health services
- Provided personalized care to homebound patients in Coleman region
Cardiac Clinic RN/Purchasing Inventory Manager
HEART OF TEXAS INTERNAL MEDICINE
08.2003 - 08.2007
- Performed editing of 24-hour Holter monitors
- Provided direct patient care in Nuclear/Radiology
- Maintained office compliance and employee teaching, testing, and immunizations
- Managed purchasing operations for seven physician offices, ensuring adequate stock of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
Part-time Weekend RN
ABILENE MINOR EMERGENCY CLINIC
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Provided nursing services as a part-time weekend RN at a walk-in minor emergency clinic.
RN
BROWNWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
05.2001 - 12.2003
- Functioned as LVN while completing bachelor’s degree on Med-Surg/Pediatric Unit
- Provided direct patient care on Med-Surg unit after completing degree
- Transferred to Cardiac Cath Lab/Heart Center, where scrub and surgical responsibilities were performed for all patients undergoing angiogram studies and pacemaker implantations
- Assisted daily with nuclear stress testing, Holter monitor editing, Event monitor placements, pacemaker trans telephonic check, pre-operative teaching, and cardiac rehab experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12-2001
Skills
- Case Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Documentation skills
- Team Coordination
- Organization skills
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Case Manager Field Staff
GENTIVA HOSPICE
06.2023 - Current
Field Staff RN and Case Manager
LEE HEALTHCARE
11.2021 - 06.2023
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HENDRICK SURGERY CENTER
03.2020 - 11.2021
Charge Nurse in PACU and Phase II
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE HOSPITAL
03.2011 - 09.2020
RN Case Manager
ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH
09.2007 - 11.2010
Part-time Weekend RN
ABILENE MINOR EMERGENCY CLINIC
11.2004 - 06.2005
Cardiac Clinic RN/Purchasing Inventory Manager
HEART OF TEXAS INTERNAL MEDICINE
08.2003 - 08.2007
RN
BROWNWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
05.2001 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University