Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Vetra Dunlap

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Dynamic RN with proven expertise in patient case management at Precise Home Care LLC, as well as Baptist Home Health Care by Bayada, showcasing exceptional skills in IV drug therapy and enthusiastic caregiving. Excelled in enhancing patient-provider communication and mentoring new RNs, significantly improving patient recovery and satisfaction. Expert in managing chronic conditions, demonstrating a commitment to health and wellness.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager, RN

Precise Home Care LLC
01.2007 - Current

Manage case load of 20 to 25 patients. Monitor ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information. Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions. Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates. Assists patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including CHF, COPD, CAD, COVID 19, Asthma, DM. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements. Promoted a safe environment for vulnerable populations by reporting suspected abuse or neglect. Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs. Currently work as on call RN 4 days a week every other week.

On Call Manager, RN

Baptist Home Health By Bayada
03.2021 - 03.2023

Enhanced team productivity by efficiently delegating tasks and prioritizing workloads during peak periods. Effectively managed assigned cases, collecting and documenting details as needed using Homecare Homebase. Identified and diminished performance gaps by coaching and supervising staff. Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers. Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions. Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, standards of care, and providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COVID 19, CHF, COPD, CAD, Asthma, DM. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.

Case Manager, RN

Baptist Home Health Care, Jacksonville
08.2014 - 03.2021

Managed caseload of 15 to 20 patients. Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, standards of care, and providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COVID 19, CHF, COPD, CAD, Asthma, DM. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.

RN Baptist Home Health

Baptist Medical Center
08.2000 - 01.2006

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Worked in Hospital and in Baptist Home Health.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida Community College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville
2000

Skills

  • Skilled in conducting physical assessments
  • Diabetes, Stroke, and Cardiac Care
  • Familiarity with disease management programs
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Medication administration expert
  • Specimen collection/processing proficiency

Certification

Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN9177193.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2025

Timeline

On Call Manager, RN

Baptist Home Health By Bayada
03.2021 - 03.2023

Case Manager, RN

Baptist Home Health Care, Jacksonville
08.2014 - 03.2021

Case Manager, RN

Precise Home Care LLC
01.2007 - Current

RN Baptist Home Health

Baptist Medical Center
08.2000 - 01.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida Community College of Jacksonville