Stacy Farnsworth
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Care-oriented Nurse Case Manager offering 20+ years' clinical experience in various types of healthcare settings. A patient advocate with a background promoting recovery education and a valuable coach and mentor to younger nurses. Patient-oriented Nurse with 28 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with med/surg specialty.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Valley Health Specialty Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
PACU Registered Nurse
Valley Health Specialty Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2-3 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Valley Hospital Medical Center
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Case Manager
Valley Hospital
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans, and provided plan of care to patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Developed patient care plans, including overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
RN Clinical Supervisor
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Improved client engagement with care planning and exceptional customer service.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
- Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
RN Staff Nurse
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV01.2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Health Education
- Emotional awareness
- Culturally sensitive
- Family and patient support
- Discharge Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Patient and family advocacy
- Community Resources
- Clinical assessment
- Case Evaluation
- Palliative Care
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Valley Health Specialty Hospital
01.2024 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Valley Health Specialty Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, PACU
Valley Hospital Medical Center
04.2020 - 02.2022
RN Case Manager
Valley Hospital
07.2018 - 04.2020
RN Clinical Supervisor
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
01.2017 - 07.2018
RN Staff Nurse
Valley Hospital & Medical Center
08.2012 - 01.2017
Associate of Applied Science -
College of Southern Nevada
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