Tresia Lee
Glendale,KY
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience, specializing in case management and patient advocacy. Demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration and health education. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and comprehensive care strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Nurse
Cumberland Family Medicine
Elizabethtown, KY
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored immunization records of all students.
- Provided first aid to students, staff and visitors as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings concerning individual student needs.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through education sessions with students, faculty and parents.
Case Management RN/ Manager
Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
06.2015 - 05.2022
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hosparus Health
Elizabethtown, KY
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Clinical Charge Nurse
Hardin Memorial Hospital/Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
05.2006 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL04-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY12-2005
High School Diploma -
Grayson County High School
Leitchfield, KY05-1996
Skills
- Immunization monitoring
- First aid administration
- Health education
- Patient advocacy
- Case management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Elementary School Nurse
Cumberland Family Medicine
05.2022 - Current
Case Management RN/ Manager
Baptist Health Hardin
06.2015 - 05.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hosparus Health
01.2010 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Clinical Charge Nurse
Hardin Memorial Hospital/Baptist Health Hardin
05.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science -
McKendree University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Grayson County High School