Teresa Marlowe
Nebo,NC
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager with extensive experience at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, excelling in chronic disease management, medication management, wound care, and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and educate families, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote healing.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed weekly caseload load of 30-35 patients.
Home Health RN Case Manager
CarePartners Home Health
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Extensive wound care experience.
- Managed caseload of 30-35 patients.
Hospice RN Case Manager
MediHome Hospice
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed weekly caseload up to 20 patients.
RN Case Manager
Humana At Home
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed caseload of 30-35 patients.
Mental Health RN
New River Behavioral Healthcare
08.2006 - 01.2012
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided direct patient care to approximately 12-16 patients daily.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
HomeCare Management Corporation
05.2003 - 07.2006
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses and nursing assistants in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Completed annual evaluations of LPN, NA II, CNA I's under my direct supervision.
- Case Management for PCS, CAP and CHORE programs.
- Conducted in home assessments for PCS, CAP and CHORE programs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action for caseload of approximately 30 patients weekly.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Foothills Nursing Consortium-McDowell Tech Comm College
Marion, NC05-2003
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Compassionate patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care management
- Infection control practices
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient and family education
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
CarePartners Home Health
02.2017 - 01.2018
Hospice RN Case Manager
MediHome Hospice
12.2015 - 02.2017
RN Case Manager
Humana At Home
02.2012 - 12.2015
Mental Health RN
New River Behavioral Healthcare
08.2006 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse Supervisor
HomeCare Management Corporation
05.2003 - 07.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Foothills Nursing Consortium-McDowell Tech Comm College