Vanessa Harrison
Winterset,IA
Summary
Results-driven Clinical Supervisor successful in creating innovative educational programs. Works with nurse leaders and healthcare staff to improve patient care and outcomes. Focused on developing strong teams while serving as positive role model.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Focused Life Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Lead and directed clinical personnel and support staff.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked to raise standards of practice.
- Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff and physicians to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA and general liability.
RN Case Manager
Helping Hands At Home
12.2020 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Discussed and directed end of life planning when appropriate.
Home Health RN Case Manager and Admit Clinician
Iowa Home Care LLC
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN Specialty Clinic / Allergy Team Lead
Iowa Clinic
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Gentiva / Harding
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
RN Admit Clinician and Nurse Case Manager /Pediatric Nurse
Unity Point At Home
10.2006 - 06.2014
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
DMACC
Des Moines, IANursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IASkills
- Process Improvement
- Seasoned in Medical Clinical Procedures
- Developing Training Programs
- Managing Patient Cases
- Clinical Staff Management
- Case Management
- Patient Education
- Clinical Skills
- Staff Training
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Focused Life Clinic
08.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Helping Hands At Home
12.2020 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager and Admit Clinician
Iowa Home Care LLC
07.2019 - 07.2020
RN Specialty Clinic / Allergy Team Lead
Iowa Clinic
04.2015 - 03.2019
Home Health RN Case Manager
Gentiva / Harding
06.2014 - 12.2014
RN Admit Clinician and Nurse Case Manager /Pediatric Nurse
Unity Point At Home
10.2006 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
DMACC
Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
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