Robert Gepford
Pittsburg
Summary
Accomplished registered nurse case manager with several years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Smoothly blend hands-on skills with advanced clinical background. Successful at working with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Highly organized case manager with several years of experience as registered nurse. Offering a proven history of successfully advocating for patients and working with practitioners. Passionate about delivering quality care and facilitating efficient healthcare coordination.
Hardworking professional well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Personable and proficient Registered Nurse Case Manager with expertise in case research and healthcare regulations. Offering many years of experience in practitioner and patient support. Exemplary communication skills and advocation ability.
Experienced with behavioral health nursing, bringing compassionate care and therapeutic communication to patient interactions. Utilizes critical thinking and individualized care planning to support patients through various challenges. Knowledge of crisis intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Crawford County Mental Health
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses in behavioral health settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Promoted self-care among patients through the teaching of effective coping strategies and stress management techniques.
- Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Charge Nurse
Medicalodges
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to protocols and delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize operational efficiency within the unit.
- Monitored patient vitals and administered medications in accordance with established guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying areas for improvement to enhance service delivery standards.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
02.2014 - 10.2024
- Provided direct patient care and management of acute medical issues in a timely manner.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Conducted home visits to assess the physical and mental condition of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions according to established protocols.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
Registered Nurse
Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
12.2012 - 02.2014
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-2004
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Home infusion care
- Self motivation
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Care management
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Counseling
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Update electronic charts
- Stroke Patient Care
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Anxiety management
- Stress reduction techniques
- Mental health evaluation
- Depression management
- Self-harm prevention
- Suicide prevention
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Team collaboration
- Monitoring vital signs
Certification
- Columbia-Suicide Prevention, Crawford County Mental Health - April 2025 - October 2025
- Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs Training - May 2025
- MOAB - Management of Aggressive Behavior- Certified - May 2025
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Crawford County Mental Health
04.2025 - 10.2025
Charge Nurse
Medicalodges
01.2025 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
02.2014 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
12.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pittsburg State University