Viki Buras
Natchitoches,LA
Summary
Care Case Manager well-versed in assessing patients with chronic medical conditions for home discharge or transfer to other health care facility. Develops and facilitates care plan and advocates for patient to meet comprehensive health needs and promote enhanced outcomes, improved compliance and better patient self-management. Encourages optimum level of wellness and functional capability to benefit patient, health care delivery systems and various reimbursement sources.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
NRMC Wound Care Case Manager
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Natchitoches, Louisiana
04.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Natchitoches Regional Medical
Natchitoches, LA
06.2014 - 04.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Facilitated scheduling in identified areas for ancillary testing.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- 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
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Natchitoches, LA
06.2006 - 06.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate of Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA06.2006
High School Diploma -
Buras High School
Buras05.1995
Skills
- Patient Evaluation
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Medical Advocacy
- Community Resource Referral
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Training and Teaching
- Desktop and Laptop Computers
- Medical Records
Timeline
NRMC Wound Care Case Manager
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Natchitoches Regional Medical
06.2014 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Associate of Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
High School Diploma -
Buras High School
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