Ricole Knox
San Antonito,Tx
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 14 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in a clinical with Genetic and Pediatric work environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager II
Superior Health Plan Inc
08.2020 - Current
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Assessed members for wellness, educate on disease management. Communicate with health providers, case managers and pharmacy to coordinate care. . Conduct Change in Condition Health Risk Assessment and face to face functional assessments
- Perform telephonic assessments for post hospital follow up. Facilitate ICT meeting for identified high actuality members.
- Ensure members have all services set up upon discharge
Registered Nurse
AQTS Home Health
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Registered Nurse
National Nursing Rehab
01.2010 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Northgate Rehabilitation
09.2008 - 10.2009
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
San Antonio, TX
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to behavioral health nursing best practices for continuous improvement in clinical knowledge and skillset.
- Implemented creative therapeutic approaches using art therapy or mindfulness techniques aimed at improving mental wellness among patients under my care.
- Assessed and reported changes in patients'' mental status, working closely with the treatment team to appropriately adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX05.2010
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX03.2007
Skills
- Knowledge of Managed Care Medicaid Programs
- Person Centered Assessment Discharge Planning
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal Tracheotomy Care
- HEDIS, Individual Care Plan Development
- Patient and family advocacy
Care plan development
- Ability to work independently and manage work load
- Problem resolution capability
- Mental health evaluation
- Self-harm prevention
- Suicide prevention
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
RN Case Manager II
Superior Health Plan Inc
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
AQTS Home Health
06.2016 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
National Nursing Rehab
01.2010 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Northgate Rehabilitation
09.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
St. Philip's College
License Vocational Nurse - Nursing
St. Philip's College