Racquel Young
Fernandina Beach
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care coordination and healthcare management. Demonstrates expertise in clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Barnabas Health Services
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Triaged patients based on vital signs and rapid assessment.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify potential complications early on in the course of treatment.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication of needs and concerns.
- Communicated with insurance providers for patient health care needs for home and medical needs.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center-Nassau
07.2021 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and insurance companies to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities and ensure appropriate levels of care.
- Ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care through the development of written care plans.
- Management of patient care during hospital stay and ensuring education understanding prior to discharge
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Establish patient care needs for home and continuity of care to primary doctor and other care teams
Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies, promoting independence and empowering them to manage their health conditions.
- Assessed patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Spearheaded plan of care with patient, family and insurance companies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated appointments and transportation for patients, streamlining access to essential medical services.
- Contributed to the development of organizational policies and procedures related to care coordination, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Southeast Georgia Health System
05.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
Case Manager, Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Health Services
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases with the use of OASIS, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Established communication between physicians, families, and insurance companies.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Registered Nurse
Thomas Memorial Hospital
04.2004 - 10.2007
- Managed patient caseloads efficiently while prioritizing high-acuity cases in order to provide timely care for all individuals within the unit.
- Educated patients and caregivers on nature of diagnosis and specifics of treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient transfers from other units or facilities smoothly, ensuring seamless continuity of care upon arrival in the Orthopedic Unit.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and promptly addressing any potential hazards within the unit.
- Ensured proper medication administration and pain management strategies to promote comfort and healing during postoperative care.
- Educated family members on how to support their loved ones during recovery, strengthening patient support networks and promoting better outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05-2003
Skills
- Care coordination
- Goal setting
- Direct patient care
- EMR / EHR
- Case evaluation
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessments
- Home care management
- Medical records management
- Referral coordination
- Resource utilization
- Clinical assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Barnabas Health Services
03.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center-Nassau
07.2021 - 12.2021
Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2009 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse, PACU
Southeast Georgia Health System
05.2009 - 01.2010
Case Manager, Registered Nurse
Gentiva Home Health Services
09.2007 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse
Thomas Memorial Hospital
04.2004 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Charleston
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