Manager Nurse

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September 16, 2010

Amanda L. Price, LPN

abk3ay@r.postjobfree.com

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing style blends professionalism, capability, and compassion to truly

combine patients' medical and emotional care within hospital, facility or

private duty environment. Communicate well with doctors, colleagues, and

patient families while insuring continuity of patient care.

Employment in Healthcare

Hospice of the Comforter Case Manager- Flex Nurse 2008-2010

Home Health nurse providing care in patients home and skilled nursing

facilities. Worked in conjunction with Social Workers and Chaplin to assist

patients and family members facing crucial and life threatening illnesses.

Attended team meetings and acted as a vital role in the interdisciplinary

team. Daily interaction with palliative and primary doctors. Fully

respected and educated patients and family on the Hospice approach.

Enhanced patients' quality of life at their last days by aiding in pain

free symptoms and management. Proficient in Cerner, Homeworks, and

Roadnotes electronic charting. Familiar with Medicare and Medicaid

guidelines. Overnight runner providing triage and emergency needs in the

home and via telephone. Crisis care nurse providing bedside care in the

home or facility.

Family Physicians Group Case Manager 2007-2008

Telephonic case management for Citrus Healthcare members. Assisted members

with appointments, transportation, and pharmacy needs. Provided education

regarding specific disease processes and management. Liaison between

members and doctors, home health, and durable medical equipment agencies.

Proficient in Health Trio and Inter Qual. Monitored all hospital discharged

members to ensure medical needs being met before discharge. Quality

assurance inspections of case managers on team. Audits of daily

accountability and workflow.

The Geo Group Charge Nurse 2007-2007

Charge nurse for a 600 bed Federal Marshal detainee center. Daily

medication passes, wound care, and maintained a safe working environment.

Clinic consisted of medical doctor, dentist, and staff of 15. Responsible

for monthly medical supply ordering and compliance of MSDS. Familiar with

intake and discharge process.