Raelene Scott
BALTIMORE,Maryland
Summary
Proven RN Case Manager with over 10 years of experience in critical care and home health settings. Skilled in effective communication, team leadership, and patient education. Aiming to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive care coordination.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Johns Hopkins Care At Home
Dundalk, Maryland
05.2016 - Current
- Provides, coordinates, teaches, or supervises nursing care for a group of patients, usually in the setting of the patients' home. Employs the nursing process to develop and implement plans of care for patients requiring in-home health and support services. In addition to specific and skilled treatments and procedures, the nurse provides health teaching to patients and caregivers, preventive health screening, referral and coordination of services in the agency and the community, and advocacy for the patient in obtaining health-related goals. The Case Manager ensures adequate service provision, including scheduling of visits, based on patients identified needs and priorities for care. Complies with all Home Health Services policies and procedures. Provide and conduct discharge planning throughout the course of the treatment that is communicated to the patient, caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Complete the discharge summary at the end of treatment. Exhibits appropriate judgment and follow up in determining patients ongoing needs. Follows principles of infection control. Participates in student or potential employee’s shadow days. Lastly, train RN's and LPN's and complete yearly home health visits with Home Health Aid's.
RN, Critical Care
Johns Hopkins Neuro Critical Care
Baltimore, MD
02.1999 - 05.2016
- Delivered specialized care to undergoing a diverse range of procedures and surgeries including craniotomies, shunts, spinal fusions, aneurysm clippings/coiling, etc. Provided exceptional care to patients facing complex neurological disorders such as strokes (including post-tPa), ALS, Guillain-Barre, seizures, and more. Conducted thorough neurological assessments of patients, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans based on the specific needs of each patient, and provided comprehensive education and support to patients and their families. Lastly, participated in family meetings to discuss patient progress or lack there of and assisted in the implementation of Brain death exams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD06-1995
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD06-1992
Skills
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Case coordination
- LPN oversight
- Post-surgical care
- Health education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Nutritional support guidance
- Infection control practices
- OASIS proficiency
- Patient and family education
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Johns Hopkins Care At Home
05.2016 - Current
RN, Critical Care
Johns Hopkins Neuro Critical Care
02.1999 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Frostburg State University