Compassionate Nurse Case Manager offering 6 years of experience working with patients and families to facilitate a positive experience in second opinion consultations. Committed to working collaboratively with health plan, leadership and department coordinators to achieve highest quality of member satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
2nd.MD (Accolade)
09.2022 - Current
Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed to guide them in the next best steps of their care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Educated patients and families on available resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Received Exceptional Contribution for annual appraisal 2023
Committed to improving care delivery as part of the Member Success Committee
Surgery Clinic Nurse Navigator
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
10.2020 - 08.2022
Serves as a primary point of contact for clinical nursing staff, surgeons/providers, and patients to facilitate patients' needs prior to surgery and procedures
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves care coordination issues for patients who have questions/concerns regarding pre-procedure testing
Educates patients and caregivers to enhance understanding of plan of care
Responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transitions to meet the patients need.
Preoperative/Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Decypher Technologies- Contractor RN
02.2020 - 10.2020
Responsible for the post-operative care of patients
Served as charge nurse for the department and delegated as appropriate for the needs of the department
Completed post procedure follow up calls and answered questions regarding follow up care
Educated patients on proper follow up care and medication management.
Preoperative/Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2020
Performed preoperative and post-operative assessments of patients, review of history, and diagnostic studies with appropriate physician consultation
Managed post-operative pain and surgical sites, as well monitoring of airway patency and vital signs
Educated patients and family on proper use of medications and equipment, such as braces and immobilizers
Recognized clinical abnormalities and potential complications then communicated with anesthesiologist or surgeons, as needed
Educated patients on surgical procedures and post-operative care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
05.2018
Skills
Basic Cardiovascular Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Teamwork
Dependable
Adaptability
Compassion
Patient consultation
Critical Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Case Manager
2nd.MD (Accolade)
09.2022 - Current
Surgery Clinic Nurse Navigator
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
10.2020 - 08.2022
Preoperative/Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse