REGINA LOWE
Columbus,MS
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years in hospital, clinical, and skilled nursing settings. Skilled in decision-making and effective communication, with a strong background in staff education and patient care coordination. Proven ability to manage diverse patient needs and emergent situations while maintaining high standards of documentation and problem-solving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL NEEDS CASE MANAGER
ERP Contractor Columbus Air Force Base
Columbus , MS
09.2019 - Current
- Case management for special needs dependents of Active-Duty Air Force members.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and eligibility for services.
- Reviewed medical records and assessed client needs to develop tailored care plans.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources and support services, ensuring clients received necessary assistance.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers to improve care delivery and client satisfaction.
- Care coordination between patients and physicians.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records in compliance with legal standards.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
MDS Coordinator RN
Aurora Health & Rehab
Columbus, MS
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted patient evaluations for submission to Medicaid/Medicare Services, ensuring compliance and thoroughness.
- Collaborated with MD, social services, nursing team, and therapy services to create a Plan of Care.
- Led Plan of Care meetings with patients and families, promoting collaboration and understanding of care plans.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Successfully improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Developed strategies to address nursing and patient satisfaction issues, enhancing response times and quality of patient care.
- Propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
- Instruct patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Utilize facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Consistently assess and evaluate patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines.
- Create, Implement and Modify personalized care plans.
Nurse Educator RN
Aurora Health & Rehab
Columbus, MS
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed and led in-service educational programs on fall safety, skin care, and adherence to core measures to promote patient safety.
- Provided training and orientation for both new and current Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Facilitated staff achievement of patient care goals and outcome standards through implementation of regular training courses.
- Mentored new RNs in best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care to enhance clinical competency.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Surgical Staff Nurse
Westmoreland Dermatology
Columbus, MS
07.2008 - 04.2017
- Surgical Staff RN Pre & Post Op treatments.
- Assisted MD with surgical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient comfort.
- Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
- Executed blue light laser treatments on patients, effectively managing specific dermatological conditions and improving patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, enhancing understanding and adherence to recovery protocols.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital
Columbus, MS
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Labor & Delivery RN Pre & Post-delivery preparations.
- Provided care to pregnant women in labor and newborns in hospital settings.
- Assisted MD with deliveries and C-sections, ensuring safe and efficient birth process.
- Evaluated physical condition of mothers and babies, aiding doctors in early identification of preeclampsia.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor, and communicated critical status updates to delivering physician.
- Assisted Anesthesiologist with pain management.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Registered Nurse
Bevill State Community College
Fayette, AL01.2006
Skills
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Risk Evaluation
- Utilization Management
- Medicaid/Medicare Services
- Compliance documentation
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Electronic Medical Records
- Team Supervision
- Population Management
- Clinical Reasoning
- Wound Care
- Labor & Delivery
- Care coordination
- Comprehensive evaluation
- Records review
- Patient Advocacy
- Culturally Sensitive Care
- Educator
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Facilitator
- Staff Development
- Time Management
- Team Building
- Managed Care
- Communication
- Patient training
- Comprehensive evaluation
- Records review
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient training
Certification
- CPR Certified | American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse in the State of MS | License Number: R874797
- RAC-CT | Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified
- Gastrostomy Tube Care IV Certified
- TB Certified
- Minor Surgery Assistance Training
- Dermatology Training
Locations
- Columbus, MS
- Remote
Professional Overview
Skilled Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of combined Hospital, Clinical, and Skilled Nursing Facility experience. Efficient in decision making and communication with proficiency in teaching nursing staff while providing top-notch service to diverse patient populations. A compassionate and service-oriented individual, having the ability to successfully foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Timeline
SPECIAL NEEDS CASE MANAGER
ERP Contractor Columbus Air Force Base
09.2019 - Current
MDS Coordinator RN
Aurora Health & Rehab
07.2019 - Current
Nurse Educator RN
Aurora Health & Rehab
04.2017 - 07.2019
Surgical Staff Nurse
Westmoreland Dermatology
07.2008 - 04.2017
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital
06.2006 - 01.2008
Associate’s Degree - Registered Nurse
Bevill State Community College