Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital- Illiana Internal Medicine
04.2023 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Case Manager
Help at Home
08.2021 - 04.2023
Performs comprehensive subjective and objective assessment of the patient status that includes physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters
Formulates individualized plans of care for patients based on diagnosis
Takes calls from clients, caregivers, service coordinators, MCO representatives etc and handles inquiries, issues, complaints in a professional and timely manner
Tracks the receipt and expiration date of insurance, certifications and training
Supervise home health aides every 30 days to make sure they are following the plan of care
Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
Clinic Manager
Wabash Valley Health Center, Inc.
11.2014 - 08.2021
Company Overview: Clinic Manager for federally qualified health center
Responsible for daily operations of the clinic with service lines including dental, medical and behavioral health
Supervisory responsibility for clinical support staff and registration team
Responsible for bi-weekly payroll processing
Maintained clinical and pharmacy supply inventory
Ensured policy and protocol compliance to support health center to meet appropriate local, state and federal requirements
Lead efforts in coordination with management team to obtain and maintain PCMH recognition
Facilitated compliance with Vaccines for Children and CLIA-waived lab requirements
Served a clinical staff representative on Quality Management Committee of the Board of Directors
Clinic Manager for federally qualified health center
Office Coordinator
Clay City Center for Family Medicine
12.2011 - 10.2014
Company Overview: Operations
Managed daily activities of Clay City Center for Family Medicine, a federally-designated rural health clinic and state-funded community health center
Supervision of all clinical and non-clinical support staff
Responsible for bi-weekly payroll processing
Operations
Med/Surg Floor Nurse
Union Hospital
12.2008 - 11.2011
Clinical responsibility to manage 4 to 5 patients who were recovering from surgery or hospitalized for complications due to acute or chronic conditions
Assist physician with minor bedside procedures
Staff Nurse for Pulmonologist
AP&S Clinic
06.1999 - 06.2008
Answered patient phone calls and called in prescriptions as directed
Roomed patients including obtaining vitals and entering appropriate clinical data into electronic medical record
Scheduled tests as ordered by the physician
Communicated test results to patients
Education
Associates - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY
06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Ivy Tech State College
Terre Haute, IN
12.1996
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Compassion and empathy
Patient and family advocacy
Patient care
Certification
Registered Nurse, Indiana, 28257226A, 10/31/21
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Union Hospital- Illiana Internal Medicine
04.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Help at Home
08.2021 - 04.2023
Clinic Manager
Wabash Valley Health Center, Inc.
11.2014 - 08.2021
Office Coordinator
Clay City Center for Family Medicine
12.2011 - 10.2014
Med/Surg Floor Nurse
Union Hospital
12.2008 - 11.2011
Staff Nurse for Pulmonologist
AP&S Clinic
06.1999 - 06.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Ivy Tech State College
Registered Nurse, Indiana, 28257226A, 10/31/21
Associates - Nursing
Excelsior College
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