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Sandra Craven, R.N. 321-***-****

Haines City, FL 33844 ad08hv@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of R.N. with case management, direct care and telephonic triage experience in hospice, home Qualifications health, hospital and medical office settings. Expertise in providing quality customer service. Education A.S., Nursing (2005)

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (now Adventist College) – Orlando, FL Paralegal Studies (1998-1999) – Valencia College – Orlando, FL A.A., General Studies (1993) – University of Florida – Gainesville, FL License Registered Nurse – State of Florida

Certifications Chemotherapy Certified Nurse – Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) / Orlando Health Wound Care Resource Nurse – VNA / Orlando Health

Certified Head & Neck Cancer Nurse – VNA / Orlando Health Basic Life Support – American Heart Association

Career History

Feb 2017 VITAS HEALTHCARE

to Oct 2023 Hospice Facility Case Manager / Primary Care Nurse – Winter Haven, FL

Patient admissions and case management to prevent hospital readmission: Performed assessments and charting. Developed and implemented patient care plans. Coordinated home care services in close communication with physicians and Vitas Healthcare home health staff.

Primary home nursing care for adult patients with a wide variety of conditions: Conducted ongoing nursing assessments, documented changes in condition, administered medications and treatments.

Patient, family and caregiver teaching: Provided detailed information and instruction on medical condition (especially CHF, diabetes, ESRD and COPD), progress, self-care (including wound care and self-injection), medication regimen and lifestyle changes.

Nov 2017 KINDRED AT HOME

to Feb 2018 R.N. Case Manager – Winter Haven, FL

OASIS events and direct patient care.

2017 CORNERSTONE HOSPICE

R.N. Home Hospice Case Manager – Winter Haven, FL

July 2013 MEDERI CARETENDERS HHC – Louisville, KY

to Dec 2014 National Medicare-certified home health care provider. Case Manager / Home Care Skilled Nurse – Kissimmee, FL

Patient admissions and case management.

Primary home nursing care for adult patients with a wide variety of conditions.

Patient, family and caregiver teaching.

April 2013 SUNCREST OMNI HOMEHEALTHCARE – Nashville, TN to June 2013 Regional Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health provider with offices throughout southern U.S. Case Manager / Home Care Skilled Nurse – Kissimmee, FL

Patient admissions and case management.

Primary home nursing care for adult patients with a wide variety of conditions.

Patient, family and caregiver teaching.

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Apr 2010 VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION / ORLANDO HEALTH to Mar 2013 Medicare-certified home health provider affiliated with Orlando Health Hospitals. Case Manager / Home Care Skilled Nurse – Three Counties – Greater Orlando, FL

Patient admissions and case management: Performed routine and complex admissions. In these functions also served as a Certified Head and Neck Cancer Nurse.

Primary home nursing care for high-acuity adult patients: Conducted scheduled and PRN assessments and procedures on 2:00 to 10:00 PM shift.

Patient, family and caregiver teaching.

Computerized and paper charting.

Corporate contributions: Served as VNA representative at Orlando Health's Nurse Council on Quality and Safety Information meetings. Attended VNA's Nurse Practice Council Meetings.

Team Wound Resource Nurse: Provided consultation on wound treatment, including application of Wound Vac systems.

Nov 2007 VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE (now VITAS HEALTHCARE) to Sept 2009 Admissions R.N. – Orlando, FL

Concurrent review: Reviewed hospital and nursing home charts and conferred with medical team members to determine patient appropriateness for hospice care.

Medical facility discharge and care planning: Conferred with medical teams and patients' families to discuss options and develop plans for continuity of care. Ensured smooth transition including transportation, timing of equipment deliveries, and medication availability.

Care coordination: Arranged crisis care and ventilator weaning as necessary.

Patient and family support and education: Provided compassionate support as well as information on progression of disease state and the dying process. March 2006 CANCER INSTITUTE OF FLORIDA, LLC

to June 2006 Group oncology practice.

Office R.N. for Robert Reynolds, M.D. – Altamonte Springs, FL

Telephonic triage: Received patient calls and determined appropriateness for hospital, office visit or home management.

Direct patient care: Administered injections and performed phlebotomy.

Patient scheduling: Scheduled chemotherapy at office or hospital.

Documentation: Completed patient information for insurance and cancer database. May 2003 ORLANDO HEALTH HOSPITAL SYSTEM – Orlando, FL to Apr 2006 Multi-facility hospital system.

Staff R.N. – PCU – South Seminole Hospital – Longwood, FL (2005-2006)

Direct care of acutely ill patients: Performed assessment, wound care and administration of medications.

Nurse Tech II – ICU & PCU – Various facilities (2003-2005, while attending nursing school) Computer Skills MS Word PowerPoint Homeworks

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