Rebecca Krumholtz
Westerville,OH
Summary
Registered nurse with 22 years of experience in emergency critical care, case management, and occupational nursing. Expertise in managing complex assessments and treatment plans for stroke, cardiac, and trauma patients. Strong advocate for patient education regarding healthcare processes, ensuring quality-driven care and effective communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurosurgery Staff Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and recovery strategies.
- Assessed patients' physical conditions to identify health status and needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring adherence to quality standards of care.
Transplant Nurse Case Manager
Quantum Health
Dublin, OH
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted assessments and reviews for discharge planning, integrating home care, infusion, and durable medical equipment services.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage and coordinating necessary interventions.
- Communicated patient care preferences effectively to healthcare practitioners.
- Developed comprehensive patient care plans based on health assessments and evaluations for tailored support.
RN Case Manager
Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital
Westerville, OH
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed patient care plans and conducted comprehensive health assessments to address individual needs.
- Determined and coordinated the level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Coordinated discharge plans with physician, healthcare team, patients, and families to support seamless transitions.
- Facilitated family and patient planning processes to ensure cohesive care strategies.
RN Case Manager/Quality Coach
Quantum Health
Columbus , Ohio
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Advocated for clients by providing education and resources, enhancing family support and engagement.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and DME companies to streamline service delivery and improve patient care.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Coordinated support services and enhanced communication between providers and members, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advised and mentored experienced nurses on case management, creating smart goals and researching appropriate resources for each individual member.
- Trained and developed employees in an effort to contribute to overall professional growth.
- Evaluated quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
Care Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Patient needs assessment Mentoring and coaching Patient-oriented Passionate about advocacy for patients Patient Care Case Management. Evaluate high risk residents with chronic conditions and make sure they are up to date with preventative care.
- Coordinated care plans for residents with diverse healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure comprehensive resident assessments.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers.
Transplant Nurse Case Manager
Quantum Health
Columbus, OH
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Assess and review patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners, and ensuring interventions aligned with treatment goals.
- Assessed patients' health, identified treatment needs and goals, and connected them with appropriate practitioners and therapies.
- Developed patient care plans through comprehensive health assessments and evaluations to enhance patient outcomes.
Occupational Health Nurse
Worthington Industries Medical Center
Columbus, OH
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided counseling in health maintenance and disease management, specifically targeting diabetes to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted pre-employment screenings, utilizing targeted questions and adhering to nursing guidelines to ensure candidate fitness.
- Directed First Responders program as primary instructor, delivering comprehensive training to enhance emergency response capabilities.
- Led the development of the Poison Prevention program to enhance community safety.
- Conducted diagnostic audiometric evaluations for diverse patient populations.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/PACU
Grant Hospital Columbus Ohio
Columbus, OH
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided direct patient care, enhancing comfort and addressing psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staff implementation of physician's orders.
- Notified Surgeons of changes in patient condition and utilized established chain of command to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, and medication management, facilitating informed discharge planning.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Riverside Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
07.2009 - 05.2013
- Provided direct care in critical care units, including the Neuro ICU, CCU, and SICU units.
- Managed telemetry, including PA catheters, arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management, ensuring optimal patient monitoring and care.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate nursing and palliative care to patients and families, fostering a supportive environment during critical health challenges.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, facilitating end-of-life transitions with kindness and understanding.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dublin Hospital
, Dublin
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Triaged and attended to diverse patient populations with broad-spectrum illnesses and injuries, prioritizing care based on urgency and severity.
- Stabilized critically ill or injured patients through deployment of life-saving equipment and commensurate techniques.
- Managed care equipment, including rapid infusers, ventilators, code resuscitation supplies, and crash carts to ensure readiness for critical interventions.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grant Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Supervised administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications, ensuring patient safety through monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supported healing and recovery post-surgery by monitoring wounds, addressing patient inquiries, and educating on care strategies.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ohio State University
1996
Skills
- Palliative care
- Intravenous therapy and venipuncture
- Interpersonal communication
- BLS instruction
- ICD-10 coding
- Acute care management
- Leadership development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Needs assessment and counseling
- Focus and attention to detail
- Insurance verification and interpretation
- Quality control in nursing
- Telemetry monitoring
- Life-sustaining equipment operation
- Patient discharge planning
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Case Manager
Timeline
Neurosurgery Staff Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Transplant Nurse Case Manager
Quantum Health
06.2023 - 05.2025
RN Case Manager
Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
RN Case Manager/Quality Coach
Quantum Health
09.2020 - 01.2023
Care Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2020 - 08.2020
Transplant Nurse Case Manager
Quantum Health
12.2017 - 01.2020
Occupational Health Nurse
Worthington Industries Medical Center
05.2015 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/PACU
Grant Hospital Columbus Ohio
05.2013 - 12.2015
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Riverside Hospital
07.2009 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dublin Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2009
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grant Hospital
08.2004 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ohio State University