Ralph Qualtiere
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 30+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in outpatient and hospital settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs. in Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 30both inpatient and outpatient+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in hospital and community settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
Cleveland, OH
05.1993 - 01.2015
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Research Nurse Coordinator
Mood Disorders Clinic
Cleveland, OH
04.1991 - 05.1993
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
RN Staff Nurse
University Hospital Case Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
09.1987 - 04.1991
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OHBachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH06.1976
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Examination
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Compassionate and Caring
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Patient Admission
- Patient Intervention
- Crisis Resolution
- Injection Administration
- Case Conferences
- Patient and Family Liaison
- Managing Patient Cases
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Cognitive Psychology
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Student Precepting
- Social Perceptiveness
- Routine Examinations
- Needs Assessment
- Community Program Referrals
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Wound Management
Hiking, Chess, Baseball
Joined the Cleveland Hiking club around 2011 and hiked the parks and streets in the surrounding areas until 2018 when I moved to Colorado Springs. Since then I have hiked about 15 to 20 miles a week in the beautiful mountains of Colorado . I have hiked in many State and National parks in western United States.
Chess has been a passion since my early youth , playing in tournaments thru the 80's and 90's reaching a high class A rating. Now I play on line with friends at least once a week.
I've followed baseball for many years {Mickey Mantle my hero} and still enjoy watching Yankee baseball during the season.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
05.1993 - 01.2015
Research Nurse Coordinator
Mood Disorders Clinic
04.1991 - 05.1993
RN Staff Nurse
University Hospital Case Medical Center
09.1987 - 04.1991
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Case Western Reserve University
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