Registered Nurse Case Manager
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Alisa Baker, Registered Nurse
Lawrence, KS ***** 785-***-**** ad022h@r.postjobfree.com
Registered Nurse unit/Case Manager
Compassionate and efficient RN Unit/Case Manager with over 20 years of expertise in direct patient care, medical/skilled, hospice, and home health case management, psychiatric, behavioral health, rehab, and long term care Highly proficient in providing emotional and physical patient care, physician support, case research, and attention to detail. Certified high standards of care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Demonstrated ability to develop organizational skills, maintaining a high level of productivity and patient advocacy. Solid work history as an individual who demonstrates a high level of professionalism, and highly experienced when working with patients and their families. I am also a Independent Patient Advocate. Skilled in EMS chart auditing, medical terminology, and processes. I am proficient in navigating the healthcare system. Familiar with current federal and state laws,regulations along with CMS guidelines.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
●Nursing Management
●Cross-Functional Leadership
●Basic Life Support
●Effective/strong communication amongst all disciplines-
●Education, disease processes, diagnosis, pharmacology, care planning
●Advanced Wound Care
●Treatment plans
●CMS guidelines
●General And Diagnosis specific hospice eligibility guidelines/admissions
●Strong patient advocate
●Patient, caretaker/family Education & Support
●Palliative/ Hospice nursing methodologies
●Social service designee, obtain housing, outsourcing, Medicare/Medicaid A, B application process, referrals, discharge, admission ltc, snf, rehab, assessing appropriate levels of care, care planning, case conferences,case managing, psychiatric referrals, CMS, coordination of cares, Liasion.
Electronic Medical Records
Cerner
SUNCOAST
HCHB
Bright tree
Citrix
Epic
OASIS
POINT CLICK CARE
EClinical works
All scripts
Nextgen
Medi tech
WORK EXPERIENCE.
TRAVEL
Minocqua health and acute rehab and skilled nursing facility Minocqua Wi
Worked as a social service designee (case mgmt) and charge nurse
10/22-12/22
Inpatient adult psych. Madison, Wi
Miramont behavioral health
08/22-10/22
Mercy hospital through one staff- inpatient psych, Sioux City Iowa
1/22-4/22
Logan Home Hospice care. Kalispell Montana
11/21-1/22
PRN with Providence Living Center psychiatric long term nursing for psych patients-Lawrence Ks
8/21-11/21
accent care home health through RN network. Psychiatric home health care, Petaluma Ca
4/21-8/21
PRN with Providence psychiatric care, Lawrence Ks
12/20- 4/21
Ardor Home health/ psych/ hospice/case management. Fort Walton beach, Florida
10/20-12/20
Cox north psychiatric nurse, Springfield Missouri
8/20-10/20
Intermountain home health nurse, Ogden Utah
5/20-7/20
Providence Living Center- Psychiatric/Behavioral skilled long term care-
Long term care for Psychiatric patients requiring skilled nursing care.
(Please note that the beginning date is dated this way to reduce confusion and reduce questions regarding gaps in employment. There has not been a gap in employment for many years. Regarding dates of employment there have been many that overlap dates this is due to holding two jobs simultaneously. Providence Living Center is a long term PRN job I have been working between assignments.)
4/20 - present
PACE Case Manager/ Midland Care, Topeka Ks 8/19- 12/19
Managed care for PACE (all inclusive care for the elderly) RN duties include weekly IDT care plan meetings with all members of the board advocating for each individual's medical and psychosocial needs. Quarterly reviews with caseloads exceeding 100 participants which includes thorough individual physical and psychosocial assessments. Continuous communications with the healthcare team reporting any new or perceived needs. Continuous updates to participants' plan of care,
Delegation And supervision over LPN’s responsibilities and nurse aides-
Home Health Case Manager UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS St. Francis Campus, Topeka, KS 1/2019 – 6/ 2019
Actively participate in the identification of opportunities for impovement and assists with action plan development and problem resolution. Establish and maintain positive communication and professional demeanor with coworkers, vendors, and patients. Collaborate with patients, patient’s family, and providers to develop and implement a comprehensive individualized service plan.
Rehab Unit Charge Nurse ROLLING HILLS health and Rehab, Topeka, KS 5/2018 – 5/2019
Provide exceptional customer service to all patients and members of the clinic staff. Partner with PT/OT to oversee CNA/CMA/LPN, scheduling, and rehabilitative nursing, including IV, PICC, wound vacs, pain management, and complicated wound care.
Providence Living Center/ psychiatric, adult
Psych nurse and call nurse Topeka, Ks 12/16-present
Provide care for adults of all ages with mild to severe psychiatric/ behavior illness/ diagnosis often in conjunction with substance abuse history. Complete mental, behavioral, physical, functional and nutritional assessments. Build, update,and coordinate care plan meetings with patients and families as necessary. Intervene and diffuse volatile/ violent and very high stress situations maintaining order and safety. Provide frequent communications of therapeutic sessions while advocating for the patients ensuring optimal comfort and symptom management is achieved Assess and administer prn psychotropic medications along with scheduled narcotics, injections, controlled substances. Identify and manage EPS. Collaborated with IDT, MSW, families and other pertinent disciplines developing individualized treatment plans, relapse prevention, education and aftercare.
● Provides patient education and counseling in recognition and solutions of physical, emotional, psychological, environmental health problems. patient reports and medical status remaining stable while in my direct care. Low readmits due to self care deficit implying exceptional discharge instruction/education retention
Registered Nurse Case Manager/On-Call Nurse AVALON HOSPICE Topeka, KS 1/2017 – 8/2018
Assess necessary hospice admission through the review of patient data, including abnormal labs, co-morbids, medical history, and physicals. Collaboration directly with primary care as well as specialty physicians, pharmacist, and Interdisciplinary team members managing the effectiveness of current medications and treatments assessing need for adjustments. Monitor patient medication regimens and dosing for optimal patient comfort and symptom management. Maintaining advocacy for my assigned patient tactfully and effectively. Performed skilled wound assessments, staging, and suggestions to present as the most appropriate treatments, regimens, dressings, and pain management.
●Streamline patient retention, satisfactory client reports, as well as the forging of therapeutic relationships with patients, family members, and members within the medical team.
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Admissions Nurse VNA, Lawrence, KS 1/2015 – 1/2017
Regulated the medical needs of individuals with diverse backgrounds, ages, and diagnoses. Delivered treatments such as tracheostomy care, IV ABT, wound vacs along with complicated dressing changes. Held responsibility for medical and physical observation, V/S, and medication administration as prescribed by physicians. Communicate effectively with patients, guaranteeing an appropriate response, actions, and solutions are developed. Continued the education of patients and family members while coordinating with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Physicians.
●Generated low hospital readmissions from excellent assessment skills and proactive efforts with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized symptom management and treatment plans. Earned multiple awards for company least hospital readmissions once placed in my direct care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager/Admissions Nurse GRACE HOSPICE, Lawrence, KS 1/2012 – 1/2015
Initiated and developed the patient's plan of care, which established goals-based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and palliative nursing. Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, spouses, and families. Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Identified discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implemented prior to discharging the patient if hospice was no longer appropriate resulting in graduating off service.
●Earned exemplary patient satisfaction surveys and patient referrals.
Licensed Practical Nurse Brandonwoods, Lawrence, KS 12/2010 – 1/2012
Effectively implemented individualized resident care plans through performing regular rounds and providing physical assistance with activities of daily living. Delivered health information to patients’ parents and authorized guardians on health status and answers questions proposed treatments, procedures, and medications. Maintained detailed and accurate records during patient examinations to ensure quality of care.
●Built relations within the medical community of Lawrence, Kansas, gaining trust from directors, administrators, and medical professionals which led to numerous referrals.
Licensed Practical Nurse Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence, KS 12/2009 – 12/2010
Served as a Staff Nurse, handling medication administration, responsibility delegation, and floor CNA assignments. Collaborated with families and patients concerning Plan of Care and additional input from the appropriate staff.
●Delivered exemplary patient care and nursing support during busy periods with heavy patient loads.
Licensed Practical Nurse Stormont Vail Heart Center, Topeka, KS 12/2008 – 12/2009
Partnered with Cardiologists in the monitoring of PT/INR and anticoagulation therapy. Expertly performed and assessed EKG’s for abnormalities. Held responsibility for facilitating patient support, triage phone calls, medication regimen review, and patient room organization.
●Transferred from a cardiologist nurse to a cardiologist interventionist nurse specializing in cardiac catheters, ablations, and other invasive procedures due to my current level of expertise.
Additional experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse from 2006 to 2008 with Midland Inpatient Hospice House.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
Licensed Practical Nurse License #23-35225-081
Registered Nurse License #13-117***-***
Compact RN license
California RN license
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
Registered Nurse License #13-117***-***
Licensed Practical Nurse License #23-35225-081
Compact multi state License # 13-117***-***
California RN License
BLS exp 3/30/25
Psychiatric crisis intervention exp 11/2023
Education
Neosho County Community College
Attended 09-10 receiving RN ADN License
Manhattan Area Technical College
Attended 03-05 receiving LPN License
Allen County Community College 03-05
Bartonline 03-05
Community College of Cosmetology 1999-2000
Cosmetologist, esthetician, nail technician
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Brittany and Matthew have held supervisor positions. Denalyn and John- peer
Denalyn Page RN BSN
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John Roberts RN BSN
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Mathew Memmer
Administrator, Atty
Brittany Gardenhire
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