Shelly Hall-Pringle
Owasso,OK
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced RN Case Manager specializing in patient advocacy and utilization review. Demonstrated success in managing complex care transitions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to improved quality of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Management
St Francis Hospital
Tulsa, Oklahoma
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated interdisciplinary patient care plans at St. Francis Hospital.
- Managed discharge planning and follow-up care, ensuring continuity of care for post-hospitalization patients.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care to home or alternate facilities, enhancing post-acute care readiness.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care by coordinating resources effectively within a managed care environment, improving patient flow.
- Assessed patient needs and recommended suitable services and resources.
- Documented patient interactions and care plans in electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension St John Hospital
Tulsa, Oklahoma
10.2013 - 04.2022
- Delivered comprehensive patient care and support in medical-surgical unit, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Coordinated various tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for surgical procedures.
- Implemented pre, intra-, and post-operative care, assessing patient responses to clinical interventions to facilitate timely discharge.
- Assisted physicians during exams and medical procedures.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northeastern State University
Tulsa, OK12-2000
Skills
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Utilization review
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Medical procedure preparation
- Performance assessment
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Community resources
- Treatment modification
- Sample collection
- Sanitation
- CPR/AED
- Basic life support
- Dependability
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
RN Case Management
St Francis Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension St John Hospital
10.2013 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northeastern State University