SHANEEZA RASOOL-DWARKA
Katy
Summary
Registered Nurse Case Manager with over 7 years of experience in acute care and care coordination within large health systems. Expertise in managing complex patient populations, leading interdisciplinary collaboration, and driving effective discharge planning to improve patient outcomes, reduce length of stay, and support cost-effective care. Advanced clinical training at the nurse practitioner level enhances utilization management, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Houston
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinate patient progression across the continuum of care in collaboration with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams
- Manage a designated caseload while monitoring quality, utilization, and cost outcomes
- Lead comprehensive discharge planning including assessments, care plans, patient education, and follow-up
- Facilitate referrals for home health, hospice, DME, and community resources
- Monitor LOS, readmissions, denials, and resource utilization to support performance improvement initiatives
- Ensure timely communication with third-party payors regarding care plans and discharge needs
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Step-Down Unit
North Broward Medical Center
Deerfield Beach
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Delivered comprehensive care to cardiac and medically complex patients including CHF, CAD, MI, COPD, AFib, sepsis, and stroke
- Performed cardiac monitoring, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and IV medication titration
- Managed admissions and discharges while supporting safe care transitions
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and self-management
- Precepted and mentored new nursing staff and participated in quality improvement initiatives
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Texas Woman’s University
12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
12-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
08-2016
Skills
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Discharge planning
- Transitions of Care
- Utilization Management
- Length of Stay Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Readmission Reduction
- Resource Utilization
- Cost Containment
Affiliations
- American Case Management Association (ACMA)
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Multistate Compact) – Texas
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Texas & Florida
- Family Nurse Practitioner – AANP Certified
- Accredited Case Manager (ACM)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Step-Down Unit
North Broward Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College