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Vanessa Udom

Augusta,GA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

Affinis Hospice
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.

Registered Nurse Care Manager

Landmark/ UHG Formerly Prospero Health
08.2021 - 07.2024


  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to formulate comprehensive care plans that consider patients' complex interactions between acute and chronic medical conditions plus social and environmental factors.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
  • Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.

Weekend On Call RN (Team Lead)

Alliance Hospice
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provide oversight and direct staffing to ensure appropriate care for triaged patients and ensure appropriate oversight for GIP admissions
  • Provided one on one education to facility physicians as to the GIP/hospice process and ensured appropriate referrals.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Led a team of 5 RNs during weekend on-call shifts, ensuring efficient patient care and staff coordination

Registered Nurse Step Down ICU Unit- Burns

Doctors Hospital of Augusta
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Provided nursing care burn/wound patients
  • Admitted and discharged patients
  • Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members.

COVID Step Down ICU RN (Travel position temporary)

Loyal Source/ Oschner Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided nursing care to COVID 19 positive patients at various respiratory status levels
  • Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care.
  • 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.

Au Pair and Private Duty RN Service- Clinical Manager/ Community Liaison

EPS PRN
05.2016 - 03.2019
  • Provided management and leadership for staff
  • Connect with families who could benefit from our services and contracted with them/or their caregivers to prevent readmission and meet post discharge needs.
  • Ensured that staffing was up to par to complete patient visits for each day and ensured that staff education was up to date.

AGENCY RN-6E MULTIPLE LOCATIONS/SURGERY CENTERS (Contract)

Maxim Healthcare Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Careful assessment and documentation related to the care of the inpatient population
  • Implementation of doctor's orders and careful administration of medications and procedures.

STAFF RN- 5S BARIATRIC SURGERY/SURGERY

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Careful assessment and documentation related to the care of the inpatient population
  • Implementation of doctor's orders and careful administration of medications and procedures.

RN CASE MANAGER- STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN

WellPoint BCBS of GA
08.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assess and determine needs of specified member population; Determine existence of care gaps for member and provide assistance in closing these gaps for member benefit.

SPECIALTY RESOURCE RN- PAIN MANAGEMENT (Short Term/Internship)

Kaiser Permanente
03.2013 - 08.2013
  • Responsible for initial assessment/telephonic triage of all patients in collaboration with physician and multidisciplinary team.

HEPATITIS C /HIV TREATMENT NURSE/DISEASE MANAGEMENT (PROGRAM MANAGER)

MEDEX SPECIALTY CLINIC
06.2012 - 02.2013
  • Assisted in interviewing and hiring all pertinent staff
  • Ensured that all in-services were carried out as appropriate.

MED-SURGICAL NURSE, 9NS

University Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2012
  • Careful assessment and documentation related to the care of the inpatient population
  • Implementation of doctor's orders and careful administration of medications and procedures.

Education

MSN IN NURSING in NURSE EDUCATION -

Western Governor's University
11.2013

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING in NURSING -

Western Governor's University
10.2012

ASSOCIATES DEGREE in NURSING -

Aiken Technical College
Aiken, SC
05.2010

Skills

  • Telehealth Visit/ Virtual RN Care Management Experience
  • Self-starter
  • Education/research-focused
  • GA State/Compact Licensed Registered Nurse
  • Clinical Case Management Experience
  • Bedside experienced RN
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Discharge Planning
  • Multidisciplinary Approach
  • Clinical assessment
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Clinical Instruction

Certification

Registered Nurse License- Georgia License/Nurse Licensure Compact License, RN209604, 01/31/24

Personal Information

Professional/ Preferred Name: Ify Udom, MSNed, RN

Awards

  • President- Student Nurses Association, Aiken Technical College, Fall 2008-Spring 2010

 Provided leadership and management for ATC Student Nurse Association Board for my entire tenure in the program while maintaining beyond satisfactory grades. Resolved financial deficit from previous years. Created a community service driven program in order for nursing students to learn the importance of serving/self-motivation/community while earning honor cords. Spearheaded program logo redesign and sales of patches for student uniforms.

  • Palmetto Gold Nursing Scholarship, 06/01/10, Palmetto Gold Nursing Scholarship and Award Recipient

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Affinis Hospice
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse Care Manager

Landmark/ UHG Formerly Prospero Health
08.2021 - 07.2024

Weekend On Call RN (Team Lead)

Alliance Hospice
05.2021 - 09.2021

COVID Step Down ICU RN (Travel position temporary)

Loyal Source/ Oschner Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse Step Down ICU Unit- Burns

Doctors Hospital of Augusta
09.2019 - 04.2021

Au Pair and Private Duty RN Service- Clinical Manager/ Community Liaison

EPS PRN
05.2016 - 03.2019

AGENCY RN-6E MULTIPLE LOCATIONS/SURGERY CENTERS (Contract)

Maxim Healthcare Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 01.2015

STAFF RN- 5S BARIATRIC SURGERY/SURGERY

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015

RN CASE MANAGER- STATE HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN

WellPoint BCBS of GA
08.2013 - 01.2014

SPECIALTY RESOURCE RN- PAIN MANAGEMENT (Short Term/Internship)

Kaiser Permanente
03.2013 - 08.2013

HEPATITIS C /HIV TREATMENT NURSE/DISEASE MANAGEMENT (PROGRAM MANAGER)

MEDEX SPECIALTY CLINIC
06.2012 - 02.2013

MED-SURGICAL NURSE, 9NS

University Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2012

MSN IN NURSING in NURSE EDUCATION -

Western Governor's University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING in NURSING -

Western Governor's University

ASSOCIATES DEGREE in NURSING -

Aiken Technical College

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