Tasha Knapp
Hobbs,NM
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 14 years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in home settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
Hobbs, NM
09.2014 - Current
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medication administration, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Registered Nurse Charge Nurse
Lea Regional Medical Center Hospital
Hobbs, NM
06.2006 - 08.2014
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Led successful 10 person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM05.2006
Skills
- Case management
- Patient counseling
- Direct patient care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Chronic disease management
- Care plan development
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred Hospice
09.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse Charge Nurse
Lea Regional Medical Center Hospital
06.2006 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
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