RHONDA SIMS
Raleigh,MS
Summary
At Care Center Of Laurel, I excelled as the RN Case Manager, leveraging strong clinical judgment and multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. My expertise in chronic disease management and discharge planning, coupled with a talent for mentoring staff, significantly improved care coordination and efficiency.
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management. I enjoy the entire MDS process including completion, auditing sections,developing comprehensive care plans based on MDS responses and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes for the facility. Well knowledged in utilization review associated with MDS assessments which has proved beneficial for successful case mix audits in long term care setting.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Care Center Of Laurel
Laurel, MS
02.1999 - 02.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating a faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.
- Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs to inform effective care planning.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, fostering collaborative approach to healthcare.
- Advocated for patients with insurance companies, securing coverage for necessary treatments and medications.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS12-1998
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Care coordination
- Utilization review
- Case evaluation
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare regulations
- Case management
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Training staff
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation
- Accurate documentation
- ICD-10
- Patient care assessment
- Attention to detail
- Nursing performance assessment
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Resident Assessment Coordinator- Certified AAPACN
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Care Center Of Laurel
02.1999 - 02.2025
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
Jones County Junior College