Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Manager
Lakeland Care
09.2019 - Current
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
05.2019 - 08.2019
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
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.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Director of Health Services
Appleton Retirement Community
11.2016 - 04.2019
Developed policies and procedures on accountability metrics stressing department-wide compliance to state and federal laws.
Established budgets, obtained approvals from senior management and monitored student health adherence and participation.
Reviewed assessments submitted by staff and provided administrative feedback.
Audited inventory of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to certify adequate and comprehensive stock.
Gathered, reviewed and adjudicated complaints and grievances of employees and patients to prevent and resolve workplace inadequacies.
Trained staff in gathering essential medical information such as blood pressure and temperatures.
Coordinated and planned annual influenza vaccination clinics for patients.
LPN Team Lead
Appleton Retirement Community
07.2014 - 11.2016
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
05.2005
Skills
Geriatric Care
Clinical judgment
Community health
Health Promotion
Compassion and Empathy
Discharge Planning
Case Management
Patient Management
Care Planning
Relationship Building
Preventive health
Timeline
RN Care Manager
Lakeland Care
09.2019 - Current
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
05.2019 - 08.2019
Director of Health Services
Appleton Retirement Community
11.2016 - 04.2019
LPN Team Lead
Appleton Retirement Community
07.2014 - 11.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mid-State Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management