Sonya White
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Dynamic RN Care Manager with extensive experience in Home Health, excelling in discharge planning and quality improvement. Demonstrated clinical judgment and compassion, leading to enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction. Proven ability to educate patients and families on health management, fostering adherence to treatment regimens and promoting community health initiatives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Rn Care Manager
Graves Gilbert Clinic
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with provider teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
- Managed a team of patients to promote medication compliance and lifestyle changes according to disease process.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Rn Clinical Director
Lifeline Home Health
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw day to day operations of the home health agency including supervising and training clinical staff, measuring outcomes of the agency and developing plans to improve outcomes and star ratings scores.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and establish priorities for care.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
- Documented patient progress and updated electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed scheduling for clinical staff, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for clinical staff, supporting professional development and accountability.
Rn Patient Care Manager
Lifeline Home Health
01.2021 - 11.2022
- December 2015 to July 201
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers ensuring continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety measures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Managing a team of home health patients including reviewing and accepting referral, scheduling admission, overseeing daily report of patients, ongoing evaluation toward goals, conducting patient care conferences and planning and scheduling discharges,
- Attending monthly quality meetings to measure outcomes from the previous month and develop str to improve outcomes.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions from facility to home setting.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in patient care, resulting in improved health outcomes and lower complications rates.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Clinical Director
Lifeline Home Health
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Oversaw day to day operations of the home health agency including supervising and training clinical staff, measuring outcomes of the agency and developing plans to improve outcomes and star ratings scores.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and establish priorities for care.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
- Documented patient progress and updated electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed scheduling for clinical staff, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for clinical staff, supporting professional development and accountability.
Rn Home Health
Lifeline Home Health
01.1997 - 12.2015
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and escalating concerns to medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care, administering IV medications, and educating patients and families on medications and disease processes.
- Completed OASIS forms timely per guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-1994
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Community health
Timeline
Rn Care Manager
Graves Gilbert Clinic
11.2023 - Current
Rn Clinical Director
Lifeline Home Health
12.2022 - 10.2023
Rn Patient Care Manager
Lifeline Home Health
01.2021 - 11.2022
Clinical Director
Lifeline Home Health
07.2019 - 12.2020
Rn Home Health
Lifeline Home Health
01.1997 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University