Rebecca Amos
Belle Chasse,LA
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Coordinator
Plaquemines Parish School Board
Belle Chasse, USA
01.2005 - Current
- Direct supervision of five full time registered nurses, and three-part time nurses.
- Promote the wellbeing of all students to assist in providing the fullest possible education opportunity by minimizing the absences due to illness.
- Conduct vision screenings yearly and notify parents of defects with referrals to the proper resources.
- Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on students in compliance with the State Department of Education guidelines.
- Communicate with parents, school personnel, physicians and other community agencies on student health matters.
- Implement policies for emergency care, first aid, and administration of medication in cooperation with medical and administrative personnel.
- Serve as a resource person for health curriculum committees and school staff.
- Coordination of the AED/CPR program for Plaquemines Parish School Board through American Red Cross.
- Creation and implementation of health policies and procedures for Plaquemines Parish School Board.
Home Case Manager with Humana
Vital Link Home Care
Hammond, USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Conducted initial assessment and established a plan of care for Humana members based on educational, economical, physical and social emotional needs.
- Performed home visits and telephonic nursing care management to Humana members.
- Assessed and evaluated needs and requirements on an ongoing basis to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state by guiding members/families toward and facilitated interaction with resources appropriate for the care and wellbeing of the member.
- Coordination of services, treatments, and consultations.
- (Humana)
Branch Manager
HCS Infusion Network
Metairie, USA
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Direct supervision of two registered nurses, and two secretaries at two locations.
- Coordination of care with Home Health Agencies and Hospitals for home infusion.
- Placement of PICC lines, and extended peripheral infusion catheters.
- Infusion of IVIG, Remicade, intravenous antibiotics, and Iron.
- Patient education regarding disease process, self-infusion and line maintenance.
- Previously certified as a CRNI.
Lead Case Manager
Amedysis Home Health Services
Metairie, USA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Direct supervision of three other case managers as well as all field nurses, home health aides, Occupational Therapist, and Physical Therapist.
- Care Coordination for patients.
- Quality Assurance and continuous improvement program to monitor for compliance.
- Staff Development, reviewing and updating training and education records, monitoring for education and training compliance.
Team Leader
Quality Home Health Services
Biloxi, USA
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Supervision of home health aide and practical nurses.
- Extensive wound care, infusion therapy, and obtain blood for routine lab work.
- Patient advocate; assess patient status and notify physician of clinical changes.
- Coordination of services, treatments, and consultations.
- Extensive teaching regarding disease processes, medications, and treatment plans.
- Piloted the Oasis program.
Team Leader
Tender Care Home Health
Belle Chasse, USA
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Supervision of home health aide and practical nurses.
- Extensive wound care, infusion therapy, and obtain blood for routine lab work.
- Patient advocate, assess patient status and notify physician of clinical changes.
- Coordination of services, treatments, and consultations.
- Extensive teaching regarding disease processes, medications, and treatment plan.
Staff Nurse
Charity Hospital
New Orleans, USA
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Fulfilled the role as preceptor to new graduates.
- Implemented total patient care with multiple disease processes.
- Acted as patient advocate; assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
- Coordinated services, treatments, consultations and discharge planning.
Timeline
Home Case Manager with Humana
Vital Link Home Care
01.2017 - 01.2020
Nurse Coordinator
Plaquemines Parish School Board
01.2005 - Current
Branch Manager
HCS Infusion Network
01.2002 - 01.2005
Lead Case Manager
Amedysis Home Health Services
01.1999 - 01.2002
Team Leader
Quality Home Health Services
01.1998 - 01.1999
Team Leader
Tender Care Home Health
01.1997 - 01.1998
Staff Nurse
Charity Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1998