Tracy Rutherford-Brunson
Killeen,TX
Summary
An organized, dependable, and motivated employee who excels at handling many tasks with a positive outlook and the ability to use critical thinking to support the formulation, creation, and execution of program objectives and operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Orthopedic Joint Coordinator
BSWH
01.2016 - Current
- Prescreen patients prior to surgery in order to improve health, decrease risks and minimize complications to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients on at-home surgery preparation requirements and post-op care process
- Collaborate with patients, families, Ortho Surgeons, PA's, Residents, PSEU Physicians, surgery schedulers, pre & post-op nursing, physical therapy and pharmacy to develop an interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care.
- Act as main point of contact for patients, doctors, hospital staff and post-op providers in order to produce optimal patient outcomes.
- Organize discharge planning for home care and rehabilitation care stays to ease patients' transition from hospital.
- Performs as subject matter expert for clinic nursing responding to patient calls.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete tasks within deadlines
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
RN Case Manager
BSWH
03.2004 - 12.2015
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to determine timely delivery of services.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Communicated with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care
- Department team leader responsible for training team members, setting strategy and monitoring progress towards goals.
Registered Nurse
BSWH
05.2000 - 03.2004
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- 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
- Trained newly licensed nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH09.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2001
High School Diploma -
Sumter High School
Sumter, SC06.1984
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Problem Identification
- Delegation and Motivation
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Certification
- Certified Case Manager by The Commission for Case Management Certification
Timeline
RN Orthopedic Joint Coordinator
BSWH
01.2016 - Current
RN Case Manager
BSWH
03.2004 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
BSWH
05.2000 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Sumter High School
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