Case Manager Rn
Resume:
Leslie E Clark, BSN
RN Case Manager
Phone: 951-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
**** ***** *** ******** *****, Los Angeles, CA 91367 Candidate Highlights
● 21 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
● 12 years of expertise in Med Surge/Tele, 4+ years of experience as RN Case Manager with additional experience in Emergency Room, L&D, PEDS and Infusion.
● Basic Arrhythmia recognition skills.
● Proficient in discharge procedures, disease processes, and cardiac function, Picc and Cath care, code responses, patient teaching, and drug education.
● Specialized in diagnostic procedures and EKG interpretation. Strong Tele and PCU experience.
● 1+ years of travel nursing experience.
● Proficient in charting with EPIC, Cerner, and Meditech.
● Holds a California RN license (#589440) and BLS, ACLS and PALS certification from AHA. Willing to take NIHSS post offer.
● RTO: None
● Available to start on 08/01/2024
● Flexible interview availability: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM PST.
● Preferred Shift: Days and Nights
● Fully vaccinated.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Date: 06/2001
● California State University - Los Angeles, CA
Licenses & Certifications
● RN License CA #589440 Expiration Date: 04/2025
● BLS from AHA Expiration Date: 09/2025
● ACLS from AHA Expiration Date: 09/2025
● PALS from AHA Expiration Date: 09/2025
Professional Experience
Ava Hospice and Home Health-Arcadia, CA 11/2023 – 07/2024 Agency Name: NA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Title: RN Case Manager
● Trauma Level: NA
● Bed size: NA
● Patient Ratio: NA
● Working Hours: 40 hours
● Facility Setting: Hospice care
Employment Gap
Gap Reason: Looking for new assignment.
Location: Woodland Hills, CA 09/2023 – 10/2023
Sacred Life Hospice-Sherman Oaks, CA 01/2019 – 09/2023 Agency Name: NA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Title: Case Manager/ Direct Patient Care Service.
● Trauma Level: NA
● Bed size: NA
● Patient Ratio: 1:32
● Working Hours: 48 hours
● Facility Setting: Hospice care
● Responsibilities:
o Supervised the care of home health aides (HHA) and licensed vocation nurses (LVN's) o Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care. o Managed caseload of 25 patients in hospital system to provide comprehensive, community-based care.
o Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems. o Electronic documentation with both HOSPICE MD and KINNSER Managed caseload of 25 patients in hospital system to provide comprehensive, community-based care. o Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Cedar Sinai Medical Center-Los Angeles, CA
10/2021-10/2022 Agency Name: National Staffing
Job Type: Contract
Job Title: MS/Tele Nurse
● Trauma Level: Level I
● Bed size: 882
● Patient Ratio: 1:6
● Working Hours: 24 hours
● Facility Setting: Short term acute care
● Responsibilities:
o Worked as a PCU/Stepdown RN as well.
o Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
o Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
o Managed full caseload 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
o Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Transitions Hospice-Arcadia, CA
01/2017-01/2019 Agency Name: NA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Title: DON, Supervisor
● Patient Ratio: NA
● Working Hours: 40 hours
● Facility Setting: Hospice Care
● Responsibilities:
o Infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements. o Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff. o Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
o Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees. o Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
o Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. o Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Loma Linda Children's Hospital-Loma Linda, CA 06/2013- 01/2017 Agency Name: NA
Job Type: Perm.
Job Title: RN MS/Tele, Infusion Peds RN
● Trauma Level: Level I
● Bed size: 364
● Patient Ratio: 1:2-3
● Working Hours: 36-48 hours
● Facility Setting: Short Term acute care
● Responsibilities:
o Educate patients and their loved ones about tubing and catheter management o Insert and maintain midlines or PICC lines
o Perform blood transfusions, steroid infusions, intermittent chemotherapy infusions, electrolyte infusions, antibiotic infusions, and vitamin infusions o Teach other nurses about intravenous access and periphery central line insertion. o Refilled and programmed intrathecal pumps for chronic pain and spasticity patients. o Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support. Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Employment Gap
Gap Reason: Health issue (Cancer Treatment). 09/2012 – 05/2013 Balanced Living Home Health Agency, Methodist Hospital Arcadia, Ca 02/2009 - 08/2012 Agency Name: NA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Title: Home health, MS/Tele RN
● Trauma Level: Level III
● Bed size: 348
● Patient Ratio: 1:10-15
● Working Hours: 16 hrs. with Balanced Living Home Health Agency and 36 hrs with Methodist Hospital
● Facility Setting: Short Term acute care
● Responsibilities:
o Clinical Supervisor, Nurse Coordinator
o Blood Draw, Patient Admission/ Education/ Discharge, Quality Improvement, Process Measures
o Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. o Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
o Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
o Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Pomona Valley Hospital-Pomona, CA 02/2006 -
02/2009 Agency Name: NA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Title: MS/Tele RN
● Trauma Level: Level II
● Bed size: 412
● Patient Ratio: 1:6
● Working Hours: 24 Hours
● Facility Setting: Short term acute care
● Responsibilities:
o Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
o Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
o Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
o Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
o Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques
o Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Queen of the Valley Hospital -West Covina, CA 01/2008 - 01/2009 Agency Name: NA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Title: MS/ Tele Float pool RN
● Trauma Level: N/A
● Bed size: 325
● Patient Ratio: 1:6
● Working Hours: 24 Hours
● Facility Setting: STAC
● Responsibilities:
o Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures. o Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
o Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
o Managed care from admission to discharge.
o Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
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