Rebecca Roustio
Wood River,IL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
BJC Hospice
07.2017 - 08.2023
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Staff Nurse
Christian Hospital NE
10.2014 - 07.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MOAssociate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05.2015
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Health Education
- Care Planning and Management
- Chronic disease management
- Family planning services education
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Case Manager
BJC Hospice
07.2017 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse
Christian Hospital NE
10.2014 - 07.2017
No Degree - Nursing
University of Missouri - St Louis
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
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