Case Manager Registered Nurse
Resume:
Kajal Patel
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Skilled, enthusiastic, compassionate experienced Registered Nurse. Acquires unremarkable knowledge of patient safety, transmission of diseases and patient-centered care. Outstanding interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients/families and interdisciplinary team. LICENSURE
Registered Professional Nurse
License Number: 26NR19426300
August 2017- Present
EDUCATION
Bloomfield College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
August 2013-May 2017
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
NJ TB Rockstar Award October 2023
Presented by NJ DOH & Global Tuberculosis Institute Daisy in Training Award May 2017
Sigma Theta Tau International- Iota Chapter December 2016 to May 2017 Nursing Honor Society
The Effects of Care-Based Models in Nursing Care September 2016-May 2017 Senior Capstone Project: Research
Secretary of Bloomfield College Nursing Students Association May 2016 to May 2017 Dean’s List Fall 2013 & Spring 2014
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Middlesex Office of Health Services
Senior Public Health Nurse July 2021-Present
• Tuberculosis Clinic Supervisor/Case Manager
o Serves as a Tuberculosis point of contact in Middlesex County for healthcare settings, school districts, and community along with provides case management to all TB cases in Middlesex County, NJ
o Educates patient on treatments and duration to ensure compliance of treatment plan. o Manages workflow of clinic and assesses work performance to identify areas that may need improvement.
o Conducts preauthorization for patients needing further diagnostic testing. o Participates in TB Surveillance data through timely reporting and updates. o Assists director of nursing in compiling clinic data for grant purposes. o Reports performance records and evaluations to director of nursing. Public Health Nurse
• Tuberculosis Case Manager July 2020-July 2021
o Case manages all active Tuberculosis cases in Middlesex County, NJ o Conducts extensive investigation on patient infectiousness and advises on isolation due to risk of transmission to others.
o Assists in TB control among Middlesex County in work settings, healthcare settings such as hospitals and LTC facilities and residential settings. o Dispenses medications as per MD order and educates patient on use and adverse effects.
o Performs nursing assessment and creates plan of care with collaboration with healthcare team.
• COVID-19 Response
o Assisted in contact tracing of COVID-19 affected patients. o Administered covid vaccinations and COVID tests in community settings. Graduate Public Health Nurse August 2018 – July 2020
• Lead Case Manager
o Educate the community about childhood lead poisoning and other housing, cultural, and occupational-related health hazards during clinic hours, community outreach activities and home visits.
o Conduct aseptic capillary screenings of children to test for lead using the LeadCare II Blood Lead Testing System.
o Ensure that lead-poisoned infants and children receive appropriate follow-up and efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning or progression. o Conduct home visits with or without lead inspector to identify any hazards exposed to children with elevated lead levels.
• Child Health Services- Immunization Clinic
o Develop and maintain a working relationship with physician and colleagues. o Administer and schedule immunizations for children according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines.
o Promote primary prevention and health maintenance by educating and counseling patients and families on vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases.
• Sexual Health Clinic
o Obtain a thorough history and risk assessment on both male and female client according to established guidelines.
o Collect blood specimen using aseptic technique by performing venipunctures. o Counsel and educate clients on sexually transmitted diseases and treatment regimen including medications, treatment schedule and possible side/adverse effects. o Appropriately administer treatment under medical standing orders and program protocols.
• School Immunization Audits
o Perform immunization audits in local Middlesex County Schools and Day Care Centers to ensure all students are up to date with mandatory vaccines, unless medically or religiously exempt
Jersey City Medical Center November 2017- July 2018 Registered Nurse- Surgical Unit RN
● Acted as a patient advocate by assuring safety, accuracy and consistency of treatment regimen.
● Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
● Adhered to HIPAA requirements and maintain confidentiality of all patient records.
● Provided quality care by adhering to therapeutic standards; accurately measuring patient health outcomes against individualized patient goals.
● Adhered to the hospital and unit’s philosophies and standards enforced by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act and other governing agency regulations. Jersey City Medical Center August 2015- July 2017
Patient Care Technician-Surgical Unit
● Assisted or provided patients with physical support to perform activities of daily living.
● Collaborated with nurses and healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
● Adhered to HIPAA requirements and maintain confidentiality of all patient records.
● Reported any dramatic changes in baseline vital signs or blood sugar levels to patient’s primary nurse for immediate intervention.
Bloomfield College September 2016- May 2017
Peer Mentor
● Provided sophomore level nursing students guidance on how to perform nursing skills safely and appropriately to improve clinical performance and prepare for clinical settings.
● Assisted students on gaining confidence and assertiveness while performing nursing skills.
● Encouraged, motivated, and helped build confidence in sophomore level nursing students by providing feedback using positive reinforcement.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ Summer 2005 & Summer 2006 Clerical Volunteer
● Performed basic clerical duties such as organizing patient files and answered telephone calls.
● Communicated with patients and families to ease anxiety of being in the hospital. CERTIFICATIONS
● American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Basic Life Support, and AED Certification Current through July 2025 SKILLS
● Proficient in LeadTrax, NJIIS, Cerner Operating System, Microsoft Office, NJPHEL, CUREMD
● Professional: Customer Service, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership
● Languages: Gujarati and Hindi
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