Registered Nurse Manager

LINDA RATLIFF

***** *** *** ** * Covington, WA 98042

********@****.*** * 253-***-**** * 206-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS

REGISTERED NURSE: Self motivated, energetic RN with exceptional experience in acute and

chronic care, home health, long term care and case management roles.

Excellent technical skills across vital services for patients ranging from pediatrics through

elderly skilled nursing settings.

Experienced organizer and priority manager, allocating time and resources to provide high

quality patient care in fast paced environments.

Solid record of leading teams to achieve regulatory compliance with state, federal, Medicare

and Medicaid requirements.

Proficient team player, integrating effectively with diverse teams; skilled trainer and educator

among nursing staff, patients and families.

SPECIALTIES

self motivated registered nurse, registered nurse, rn, acute care rn, chronic care rn, home health

care rn, long term care rn, ltc rn, case manager, technical nursing skills, pediatrics, med surg,

inpatient care, outpatient care, geriatrics, skilled nursing, organizer, priority manager, time

manager, resource manager, patient care, patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, quality

compliance, treatment protocols, policy and procedure compliance, Medicare, Medicaid, trainer,

educator

EXPERIENCE

Gentiva Health Services / Swedish Visiting Nurses / Banner Home Care Seattle, WA / Gilbert,

AZ

Served as case manager in successive roles.

Home Health Case Manager, 7/2007 to Present

Oversee case management across multiple zip code region, supervising activities of 30 nurses

and caregivers. Develop care plans; coordinate with external services, multidisciplinary teams

and community resources to provide comprehensive care. Advocate for patients; train and

instruct patients and families to conduct procedures properly. Promote optimal patient outcomes

and coach team members.

Key Contributions:

* Earned designation as Super User for Horizon Home Care Computer Training and McKesson

systems.

St. Joseph Care Center Spokane, WA

Resident Care Manager, 6/2006 to 6/2007

In skilled Medicare rehabilitation center, assessed patients, developed and implemented care

plans in concert with team members and supervising physicians, and coordinated with internal

and external services to meet patient needs. Administered medications, started / maintained IVs,

and provided wound care. Ensured compliance with Medicare and regulatory requirements.

Key Contribution:

* Selected to serve as weekend house supervisor, overseeing all activities and personnel.

Yakima Valley Community College Yakima, WA

Clinical Instructor, 6/2004 to 6/2006

Developed clinical curriculum and served on leadership team. Instructed students in conducting

physical patient assessments, preparing documentation, administering medications and

development of patient specific care plans and implementation. Conducted clinical lab sessions

targeting development of injection and IV skills, NG tube placement and essential skills prior to

clinical placements.

Providence Medical Center Yakima, WA

Charge / Staff Nurse, 7/2004 to 6/2006

Oversaw up to 40 RNs, aides and ancillary staff; assessed patients and administered care plans

in medical surgical unit with diverse patient base ranging from pediatrics through adults.

Maintained accurate charts; monitored patients and coordinated with physicians, specialists and

team to ensure high quality care and optimal patient outcomes. Administered medications;

monitored and tracked patients' progress; provided education and guidance for patients and

families. Trained and coached nursing staff.

Kittitas Valley Health & Rehabilitation Ellensburg, WA

Assistant Director of Nursing, 4/1998 to 7/2004

Oversaw planning and operations in acute skilled nursing facility including certified Medicare

wing. Prepared and maintained confidential documentation and managed credentialing /

licensures. Implemented and managed individual care plans; scheduled, assigned and managed

RN/LPN/NAC staff. Audited charts; oversaw federal survey preparations; managed infection

control program; developed and delivered in services and regular training, ensuring strong staff

development.

Key Contributions:

* Selected to serve as Director of Washington State Nursing Assistant Training Program for

Upper and Lower Kittitas Counties for 5 consecutive years.

Additional experience as Staff / Charge Nurse, Carl T. Hayden VAMC, Phoenix, AZ, 1992 1998

EDUCATION

Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Magna cum Laude ~ Provost Merit Award ~ 2 year VA Scholarship ~ Who's Who in American

Universities

Licensures: Washington RN00110870, Arizona RN945566

Certifications: CPR, BLS, PALS

Technical Proficiencies:

IV infusions / site care, TPN, wound / vac care, ostomy care, peritoneal dialysis

Software:

Epic, Horizon, McKesson, Windows 7, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Works)

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