Tina Campbell
Eveleth,MN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in long term care, hospice, homecare, medicare, as well as in-patient settings. Works well with diverse patient population and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Aveanna Homecare
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to address individual health needs and improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery and support.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
RN Admission Nurse
Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Appeals Specialist RN
Aetna
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Communicated effectively with staff, including members of operations, finance and clinical departments.
- Communicated verification and authorization status updates with department to facilitate decision-making for patient admissions and insurance coverage.
- Effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Heath
Fairview Range
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Fairview Range Homecare And Hospice
01.2008 - 11.2017
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Thoroughly assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
RN Unit Manager
Guardian Angels
05.2004 - 01.2008
- Handled any complaints from patients and families and ensured patient care needs were met
- Provided targeted care and treatment to geriatric and post surgical patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MNSkills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Case management
- Medication distribution
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care plan development
- Palliative care awareness
- Prior authorization processing
- Strong communication skills
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Wound care management
- Home health care coordination
- Family support
- Teamwork
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Aveanna Homecare
07.2024 - Current
RN Admission Nurse
Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - 06.2024
Appeals Specialist RN
Aetna
04.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Heath
Fairview Range
11.2017 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Fairview Range Homecare And Hospice
01.2008 - 11.2017
RN Unit Manager
Guardian Angels
05.2004 - 01.2008
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hibbing Community College