Rachel Sandberg
Burns Harbor,IN
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with nearly fifteen years of clinical experience. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective assessment, education, and guidance. Strong communicator skilled in building relationships with patients and healthcare teams. Detail-oriented and self-motivated, capable of maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Davita/Village Health
, Northwest Indiana and Illinois
05.2023 - Current
- Pioneered Integrated Kidney Care Case Management Program to enhance patient outcomes.
- Oversaw management of 300 dialysis patients across Northwest Indiana and Illinois.
- Guided patients through all stages of dialysis journey, empowering informed health decisions.
- Developed patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated home care, infusion services, durable medical equipment, mental health, and homemaker services to support comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients, staff, and caregivers on disease processes impacting health.
- Facilitated post-hospital follow-ups and education, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care.
- Assisted patients in finding healthcare providers while coordinating referrals and appointment support.
Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse
Davita
Michigan City, IN
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed the peritoneal dialysis program of two Davita clinics in Northwest Indiana.
- Coordinated training and support for patients, monitoring their progress to ensure effective home dialysis management.
- Conducted regular patient assessments for nephrologists to adjust treatment plans, and ensure patients had the tools and knowledge to manage their home dialysis care.
- Delivered in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth support to enhance patient engagement and adherence to treatment plans.
- Precepted new nurses and guided them in their own successful management of home programs.
- Assisted patients with non-dialysis related needs by connecting them to appropriate resources.
- Provided modality education for patients and staff.
- Developed and implemented an education program for peritoneal training for nursing home staff to improve patient care.
Progressive Care Unit Staff RN
Northwest Health Porter
Valparaiso, IN
03.2016 - 02.2021
- Coordinated care for patients with cardiac conditions in thirty-bed telemetry unit, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
- Prioritized treatment for critically ill patients needing cardiac monitoring and medication titration.
- Managed post-operative care with a focus on incision monitoring and early detection of complications.
- Supervised junior nursing staff, enhancing daily operations and clinical task execution.
- Maintained accurate patient records within electronic health systems, ensuring compliance.
- Collaborated with tele-neurologist to evaluate patients with neurological issues.
- Educated patients on self-management strategies to reduce hospital readmissions.
Inpatient Rehab/MedSurg Unit Charge RN
Methodist Northlake
Gary, IN
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Monitored inpatient rehabilitation patients to identify changes impacting overall wellbeing.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care to post-stroke individuals, managing multiple comorbidities effectively.
- Acted as charge nurse, managed unit schedule, and precepted new hires.
- Provided nursing expertise during care conferences with interdisciplinary teams and families to enhance patient outcomes.
- Led Unit-Based Improvement Council, participated in fall and Shared Governance councils.
- Collaborated with team to revise hospital policies for inpatient rehabilitation unit.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
Gary, IN05-2013
Skills
- Critical thinking and planning
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Organizational skills
- Schedule optimization
- Case management and evaluation
- Effective communication
- Flexibility and resilience
- Attention to detail
- Telehealth support and EHR
- Health assessment and education
- Needs assessment performance
- Telephonic nursing
- Utilization and risk management
- CMS, HIPAA compliance
- Discharge planning coordination
- Outpatient care management
- Records analysis
- Healthcare policy analysis
Certification
Nursing Compact 28210544C
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Davita/Village Health
05.2023 - Current
Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse
Davita
02.2021 - 05.2023
Progressive Care Unit Staff RN
Northwest Health Porter
03.2016 - 02.2021
Inpatient Rehab/MedSurg Unit Charge RN
Methodist Northlake
06.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Indiana University