Vanessa Gray
Ava, IL *****
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Work Experience
RN Case Manager
LHC Group - Marion, IL
December 2020 to Present
Case manage patients and and admit patients to Home health making sure to adhere to the strict assessment within the oasis documentation . Communicate with Skilled nursing facilities and doctors to provide compassionate care . Communication with physicians,provide wound care and lab draws and other procedures ordered by the physician, assure that patient is following medication regimen .
Hospice Case Manager
Hospice of Southern Illinois - Belleville, IL
July 2018 to December 2020
Case managed 12- 20 patients with terminal illness . Communicated with skilled nursing facilities and doctors to provide compassionate end of life care. Supervised home health aides, created plan of care for patient . Educated families on the terminal illness and the death and dying process less
RN Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare - Fairview Heights, IL
October 2016 to July 2018
Case managed 12- 20 patients with terminal illness . Communicated with skilled nursing facilities and doctors to provide compassionate end of life care. Supervised home health aides, created plan of care for patient . Educated families on the terminal illness and the death and dying process less
Director of Nursing
LEBANON HEALTH & REHAB - Lebanon, IL
January 2016 to May 2016
Managed clinical staff to assure that the overall well being of patients
Managed a 75 bed facility
Ensured efficiency of treatments and medication regimen
Coordinated with doctors and floor nurse to develop care plans
Implemented necessary changes based on the evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments
Ensuring that federal and state guidelines are being followed. less
RN Case Manager
Vitas Healthcare Hospice - Fairview Heights, IL
March 2015 to January 2016
Case managed 12-15 patients with terminal illness . Communicated with skilled nursing facilities and doctors to provide compassionate end of life care. Supervised home health aides, created plan if care for patient . Educated families on the terminal illness and the death and dying process
RN Case Manager
Family Hospice & Palliative Care - Belleville, IL
March 2014 to February 2015
Case managed 12-15 patients with terminal illness . Communicated with skilled nursing facilities and doctors to provide compassionate end of life care. Supervised home health aides, created plan if care for patient . Educated families on the terminal illness and the death and dying process
Assistant Director of Nursing
VIP Manor
2012 to 2012
to2012
Ensured efficiency of treatments and medication regimen
Coordinated with Doctors and Floors nurse to develop care plans
In servicing for nurses and cna's
Assisted the DON with the implementation of necessary changes based on the evaluation of staffing requirements of the floor assignments.
Assisted the DON with ensuring that the federal and state guidelines were being followed
Admission audits within 24 hours of admission
Director of Nursing
Terrace on the Park
2012 to 2012
to 2012
Managed clinical staff to assure that the overall well being of patients
Managed a 55 bed facility
Ensured efficiency of treatments and medication regimen
Coordinated with doctors and floor nurse to develop care plans
Implemented necessary changes based on the evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments
Ensuring that federal and state guidelines are being followed.
RN Case Manager
VNA-TIP Hospice
2010 to 2012
Specialized in providing the best possible care for patients at the end of life's journey by:
Working as a Case Manager, known for providing compassionate care to patients and their families.
Promoted to Admission Nurse for both the Belleville and Alton Branches of the company.
Provided guidance to staff members on the use of Android-powered patient management devices.
LPN
Heartland Home Health and Hospice
2005 to 2010
Provided caring, heartfelt nursing care to patients, as demonstrated by:
Recognition by fellow staff members, patients and staff of area facilities for outstanding nursing skills.
Promotion to the position of Admission Coordinator at a large, nationally-recognized healthcare agency.
Forming lasting professional relationships with organization staff, as well as staff in area facilities.
Long-Term Care Floor Nurse
Cedar Ridge Healthcare
2004 to 2005
Served facility patients and their loves ones by:
Evaluation, planning, and administration of nursing care to patients located at a facility in Lebanon, IL.
Providing energetic and dynamic service that served as an example to other staff members.
Serving as an advocate for patients concerning safety issues and comfort measures.
Long-Term Care Floor Nurse
Clinton Manor
2003 to 2004
Ensured patient and family member needs were met by:
Assessing patient needs and providing care based on identified needs and physician orders.
Adhering strictly to standards, policies and procedures at a facility located in New Baden, IL.
Providing spirited leadership to facility staff, and counsel to patients and families.
NURSING CREDENTIALS
Education
Associates in Nursing
Kaskaskia College
2010
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Beck Career Center
2003
Nursing Licenses
RN
State:
IL
May 2021
RN