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Carolina Jurgensen

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

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

Decypher Technologies- Contractor RN
02.2020 - 10.2020

Preoperative/Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing -

Southeast Missouri State University
Carolina Jurgensen