Dedicated RN & Case Manager eager to contribute exceptional clinical and leadership expertise toward supporting a dynamic health care facility in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

• 17-year nursing background with proven training, scheduling and supervisory experience.

         Advanced skills in triage, assessments, audits, compliance, and reporting. 

         Demonstrated success in program development and management including initiative to improve new patient visits for area nursing homes and assisted living facilities; increased client base by 2% over three months in declining market.

         Adept at patient/health education spanning diabetes, nutrition, smoking cessation, and self-care.

         Excel in directing clinic operations for Coumadin and Congestive Health Failure.

         Considerable technical acumen and proficient user of EMR (electronic medical records) software.

         Strong capabilities in team leadership, motivation, and cross-departmental relationship-building.

         Able to elevate quality of care and improve satisfaction levels of both staff and patients.

 

 

Brookdale Senior Living, 2010 to Present

RN Case Manager

• Spearhead nursing care for residents in multiple communities with accountability for staffing/hiring, quality control and assurance, regulatory compliance, personnel development, and clinical support to regional team members.
• Devise and implement resident care policies, closely review and monitor systems and operations, and play an active role in preparing for regulatory surveys.
• Administer clinical programs, activities, and improvements related to medication management, falls management (safety), clinical indicator tracking, and quality of care.

 

Cardiovascular Group PC, Johns Creek, GA, 2009 to 2010

RN Triage Nurse

• Decisively prioritized incoming patient calls and scheduled appointments for cardiology practice comprised of 17 physicians.
• Applied excellent communication skills toward providing pre- and post-test instructions, advising on medication adjustments, and calling patients with lab/test results.
• Conducted blood pressure checks, lab draws (venipuncture and IV), EKGs, exercise stress tests, and bubble studies.
• Operated Coumadin/Amiodarone clinic inclusive of initial patient assessments, medication titration, and health education.
• Accurately completed insurance documentation including prior authorizations and pre-certifications. 

 

Continued

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Gwinnett Medical Center, 2007 to 2009

LPN / RN Staff Nurse

• Delivered first-rate patient care on Medical/Surgical and Rehabilitation units.
• Seamlessly cooperated with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to optimize care.
• Administered diabetes education, provided cardiac monitoring, and recorded vital signs.
• Meticulously maintained electronic medical records and exhibited proficiency with SureMed system.

 

Atlanta Cardiology Group, 2004 to 2007

LPN  / Clinical Nurse for Chief of Cardiology

• Leveraged exemplary clinical expertise to assist clinic physician in performing pre- and post-cardiac catheterizations.   
• Supported Physician s Assistant in coordinating operations of congestive heart failure clinic.
• Completed wound checks, handled incoming and outgoing patient calls regarding test results, and triaged ill patients.
• Resourcefully initiated, developed and managed patient assistance program.

 

Maxim Healthcare Agency, 1993 to 2004

LPN / Staff Nurse

• Fulfilled numerous contract assignments at hospitals, nursing homes and physicians office, demonstrating outstanding versatility.
• Merged clinical, administrative and patient relations skills to complete paperwork, draw blood, administer medication, provide health education, and perform telephone triage.

 

 

BSN Degree (in progress), South University,  Savannah, GA, expected, 2012

 

Associate of Science in Nursing, North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA, 2009

• Recipient of Frances Greer Scholarship from Gwinnett Medical Center

 

Associate of Applied Science, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY, 2002

 

LPN, Board of Cooperative Education, White Plains, NY, 1993

 

 

ACLS

 

BLS, CPR, Heartsaver/AED Instructor 

 

RN, state of Georgia

 

LPN, state of Georgia