Nicole Barnes
McKinney,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 6+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in acute care settings, hospice and palliative care nursing. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Hospice
2023.04 - 2023.08
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Haven Behavioral Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.11
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Full Time RN Case Manager
Paloma Palliative Care Hospice
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, medical condition, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Contract
2021.11 - 2022.06
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN CM
Ultimate Home Health & Hospice
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Acute Care RN
Texoma Medical Center
2019.02 - 2020.01
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses and changing care plans accordingly.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Nurse Case Manager
Texas Home Health Group
2018.09 - 2019.02
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care
Register Nurse
Carrollton Springs
2017.06 - 2018.07
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXCurrent
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX2017-05
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX2015-05
Skills
- Individualized Care
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Medical Assessments
- Disease Management Programs
- Pain Control
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hospice and Palliative Care
Certification
BCLS AHA (Exp. 2025)
Trauma Informed Care
Cultural Competence Humility in Palliative Care
Continuing my education and advancing quality care
Goal oriented nurse with a goal to complete MSN
Willingness to dedicate desired amount of time to an established company with care
Timeline
Case Manager
Hospice
2023.04 - 2023.08
Full Time RN Case Manager
Paloma Palliative Care Hospice
2022.05 - 2022.08
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Haven Behavioral Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.11
Registered Nurse
Contract
2021.11 - 2022.06
RN CM
Ultimate Home Health & Hospice
2021.01 - 2021.07
Acute Care RN
Texoma Medical Center
2019.02 - 2020.01
Nurse Case Manager
Texas Home Health Group
2018.09 - 2019.02
Register Nurse
Carrollton Springs
2017.06 - 2018.07
Master of Science -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Midwestern State University
BCLS AHA (Exp. 2025)
Trauma Informed Care
Cultural Competence Humility in Palliative Care
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