Rhonda Tassin
Gardner,KS
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Saint Lukes Primary Care, excelling in care coordination and chronic disease management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate advocacy and effective education. Skilled in utilizing EMR systems to streamline documentation, ensuring efficient and accurate patient care. Committed to fostering resilience in patients facing health challenges.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Care Coordinator
Saint Lukes Primary Care
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Longitudinal Care Management of assigned patients identified by risk level in EPIC
- Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and preventive care strategies.
- Assisted in coordinating patient referrals to specialists, enhancing continuity of care within the practice.
- Worked with patients both in person in PCP clinic and telephonically to discuss and assist in meeting patient/family health care goals
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN Case Manager
United Health Care, Community and State
12.2012 - 05.2018
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment strategies to improve health outcomes.
- Utilized State approved Community and State Assessments to identify services that members qualified for as approved by
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary supports
RN Case Manager
Saint Lukes South Hoapital
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and resource allocation.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined case management processes and enhanced efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Utilized Interqual for concurrent review
- Notified Insurance companies of inpatient or observation status of patient with concurrent review updates
- Medicare patients not meeting Interqual criteria refered to
RN School Nurse
Olathe School District, USD 233
08.1999 - 05.2009
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions
- Developed and implemented protocols for medication administration and patient monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazrene University
Olathe, KS05-1995
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Basic life
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Encouraged patients to meet Care Gaps
- Health and wellness expertise
- Chronic disease management
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
Timeline
RN- Care Coordinator
Saint Lukes Primary Care
09.2020 - 12.2024
RN Case Manager
United Health Care, Community and State
12.2012 - 05.2018
RN Case Manager
Saint Lukes South Hoapital
12.2009 - 12.2012
RN School Nurse
Olathe School District, USD 233
08.1999 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazrene University
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