Rick Mason Walker
Jurupa Valley,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Southern California Home Health and Hospice
03.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
RN Case Manager/ Supervisor
Accent Care Home Health
06.2020 - 01.2022
- 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.
RN Case Manager
Corona Regional Home Health and Hospice
04.1995 - 06.2020
- 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.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- PLEASE NOTE: Corona Regional Home Health and Hospice closed down for COVID and Reopened as Southern California Home Health and Hospice, which is my current employer. I returned to my previous workplace after my near 2 year term at Accent Care Home Health
RN, Surgical
Brea Community Hospital
07.1987 - 11.1988
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06-1987
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Care coordination
- Home care management
- Clinical assessment
- Critical thinking
- Case management
- Wound care
- Documentation
- Patient care assessment
- Preventive healthcare
- Needs assessment
Accomplishments
Previously worked as a Stock Broker and had my own Investment Management Company
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Southern California Home Health and Hospice
03.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager/ Supervisor
Accent Care Home Health
06.2020 - 01.2022
RN Case Manager
Corona Regional Home Health and Hospice
04.1995 - 06.2020
RN, Surgical
Brea Community Hospital
07.1987 - 11.1988
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
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