PATRICIA MCMURRAY
125 Canal Rd., Oakdale,NY
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Board Certified Nurse Case Manager with extensive experience at Connetquot Central School District. Proven track record in patient advocacy and care coordination, enhancing student wellness through health education and individualized healthcare plans. Skilled in regulatory compliance and effective communication, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Connetquot Central School District
1070 Smithtown Ave., Bohemia, NY 11716
10.2019 - Current
- School Nurse for over 500 Middle School Students and 300 Elementary School Students.
- Administered first aid and medication to students in compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with educators to develop health education programs promoting wellness.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments, identifying potential health issues early.
- Managed student health records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of information.
- Coordinated with parents and healthcare providers to address student health concerns effectively.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by serving as an advocate for student health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in healthcare delivery to continuously improve the quality of nursing services provided in the school setting.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
National VA Healthcare Liaison
Syracuse VA Medical Center
Syracuse, NY
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Serves as the National VHA Liaison for Healthcare embedded with the Soldier /Troop Medical Clinic at FT Drum, NY. This position is reportable to the local Syracuse VA Transition and Care Management Program (TCM) administratively.
- Reported to the Office of Transition and Care Management in VACO. This program consists of 43 VA Liaisons assigned to 21 Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) across the country.
- Worked with all Service members (SM) returning from Iraq and Afghanistan being medically boarded from the Military transitioning from Department of Defense healthcare to the VA Healthcare system to wherever they are relocating within the country.
- As a Veteran, active duty military spouse and previous Department of Defense RN Case Manager, I bring invaluable experience and personal commitment to the care of our new Veterans.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
Board Certified Registered Nurse Case Manager
Department Of Defense Army
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving overall outcomes.
- NCQA Level III SCMH (MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CENTER, transitioned to a SCMH)
- Provide advanced practice clinical nursing, administrative and organizational support in managing the continuity of care for the beneficiary population.
- Proactively initiate plan of care with the patient, family, primary care provider and other healthcare providers/community agencies to maximize healthcare response and quality cost effective outcomes.
- Coordinate communication and care between members of the healthcare team.
- Serve as advocate for patients and healthcare team to facilitate positive outcomes.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings with the company and battalion command units; identify potential case management clients through planning assessments, review multiple databases (MEDPROS, e-Profile, AHLTA) and points of contacts available for the specified population (Soldier Centered Medical Home).
- ·Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams of clinicians to develop time line protocols/clinical guidelines.
- Provide guidance on establishing appointment protocols to match patients' needs with available resources.
- ·Complete MEDPROS and e-Profile checks for Soldiers on temporary 3 and 4 profiles; help initiate a MEB/PEB for Soldiers on a permanent 3 profile by corresponding with command and Primary Care Providers.
- Responsible for weekly tracking of Soldiers via the IDES report and WTB Nomination updates.
- Provide education and clinical assistance to nursing personnel, staff physicians, administrators and command.
- Supervise two LPN Care Coordinators in the MMC; proactively identify developmental/training needs of employees.
- Maintain professional knowledge of nursing concepts and principles, IAW Standards of Nursing Practice, nurse case management practice, nursing theory, hospital administrative operations, and credentialing/accreditation.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
WKSVTS/ University of Kentucky
Paducah, KY05.2002
BHS - Healthcare Management And Administration
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana05.2013
Skills
- Board Certified Nurse Case manager
- Protocol/Process Development
- Patient Care/Advocacy
- Patient Assessments/Evaluations
- Community Outreach/Resources
- Healthcare Response
- Healthcare Administration
- Records Management
- General Nursing Care
- Plan of Care Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Medication administration
- Student health assessment
- Hearing and vision screening
- Attention to detail
- Health screening
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Care coordination
- Compassionate and caring
- Critical thinking
- Delegation and motivation
- Documentation
- Communication
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
School Nurse
Connetquot Central School District
10.2019 - Current
National VA Healthcare Liaison
Syracuse VA Medical Center
03.2015 - 08.2017
Board Certified Registered Nurse Case Manager
Department Of Defense Army
08.2012 - 02.2015
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
WKSVTS/ University of Kentucky
BHS - Healthcare Management And Administration
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana