Registered Nurse Manager
Resume:
Keri Galvan
Email: abotub@r.postjobfree.com
Address:
City: Pickerington
State: OH
Zip: 43147
Country: USA
Phone: 614-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Highly analytical Registered Nurse Case Manager with more than 13 years experience in health care and case management. Well rounded professional with supervisory experience as a Clinical Manager and Director of Nursing. Recognized as an exceptional team leader with a strong background in patient care, quality assurance, utilization and risk management.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina KS 1/2001 to 5/2000 (Nursing)
High School Dipolma from Capital University, Salina KS 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina KS 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from Cloud County Community College, Salina KS 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from Additional Certifications and Career Development, Salina KS 1/2001 to 10/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Highly analytical Registered Nurse with more than 13 years experience in health care and case management. Well rounded professional with supervisory experience as a Clinical Manager and Director of Nursing. Recognized as an exceptional team leader with a strong background in patient care, quality assurance, utilization and risk management.
Education and Training
2010 Wound Care Certification,
WCC
2009 Capital University,
Legal Nurse Consultant
2000 Kansas Wesleyan University,
Bachelor of Science, BSN
1999 Cloud County Community College,
Assoc. Degree of Science
Additional Certifications and Career Development,
Courses Completed:
Outcome Based Quality Improvement, Critical Care Nursing Tracks, Professional Tier level for Pathways to Excellence, Home Health PPS Reform and others
Skill Highlights
Effective time management skills
Policy and program development
Staff management and training
Medical record audits
Customer service and problem resolution
Medicare Certified Psychiatric Nurse
Acute care expertise and strong clinical judgment
Wound Care Certified, CPR/BLS
OASIS completion and ICD-9 Coding
Presentation skills
Professional Experience
May 2009 to Current
Distinguished Orthopedic Home Care Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Clinical Manager/Wound Specialist/Psych Nurse/DON
Director of Nursing/Clinical Manager
Managed clinical and support staff, fostered interdisciplinary relationships
Selected, developed and retained qualified staff, conducted performance evaluations
Provided supervision for day-to-day operations of agency, delegated staff nurse duties
Headed training process for staff, administered competency testing
Monitored the Quality Assurance process, revised policies and procedures, served on Utilization Review Committee
Reviewed medical documentation for accuracy and completion, prepared for surveys and accreditation reviews
Knowledgeable of insurance requirements, patient financial responsibilities, and managed care plans
Knowledgeable of ICD-9 coding principles
Medicare Certified Psychiatric Nurse
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills, observed client behavior and responses to treatment
Monitored patient's psychotropic medications and effectiveness
Wound Care Certified
Performed comprehensive wound assessments, recommended treatment plans, and monitored progress
Consulted for assisted living and long-term care facilities, recognized for outstanding wound resolution rate
January 2005 to Current
Serenity Home Care Columbus, Ohio
Senior Case Manager/Contingent RN
Case Managed an average of 40-50 clients, supervised RNs, LPNs, and home health aides
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges, performed chart audits
Developed management and quality improvement plans
Instructor for CPR, skill assessments, and home health aide courses
July 2007 to May 2009
Nightingale Home Care Upper Arlington, Ohio
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Cased managed 20-25 patients with a wide variety of diagnosis to include not only medical but mental illnesses as well with a focus on geriatric mental health issues
Completed and instructed on Oasis Assessments, supervised RNs, LPS, and HHAs
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
February 2005 to January 2006
Healthy Solutions Columbus, Ohio
Director of Nursing
Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.
Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements
Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations
Created chart audit processes to evaluate accuracy and completeness of documentation and maintenance of agency standards
March 2002 to January 2006
Medical Staffing Network Multiple Locations, Kansas/Ohio
Registered Nurse
Worked shifts at a variety of locations: Mental health and long term care facilities, ER, and ICU units
November 2001 to December 2004
US Army Fort Riley, Kansas
ICU Charge Nurse
Managed ICU/step down unit, coordinated, directed and evaluated patient care
Ensured life support equipment functioned properly
Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
May 2000 to January 2002
Geary County Community Hospital Junction City, Kansas
Registered Nurse-Med-Surg, ICU, ER, Rehab Unit
Administered skilled nursing care to ill, injured, and disabled patients
Triaged and stabilized a variety of traumas and illnesses; Managed basic life support needs of critical patients
Created nursing care plans and pathways that were then purchased by this facility and incorporated into their policies and procedures
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