Registered Nurse Case Manager
Resume:
September 2011 to Current
Heather Albers
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with 12 years experience. I also have an additional 12 year experience as a CNA in respite, long term and acute settings. I'm accustomed to treating diverse patient/family needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency and preventing rehospitalizations. Skills
Medical assessment
Patient care planning
Home infusion care
Patient advising
IV drug therapy management
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Intake and discharge
Medication administration expert
Diabetes management
Acute and rehabilitative care
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Medication and IV administration
Colostomy care familiarity
Experience
Floyd Memorial Hospital
Nurse Extern/Registered Nurse
New Albany, IN
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms. Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care to enhance long-term outcomes.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital
Registered Nurse
New Albany, IN
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and adapt individualized treatment plans, consistently achieving patient care and recovery goals. Team rounds weekly. Conducted admissions, discharges and transfers.
Provided patient care on busy acute care unit. Managed medications, wounds and other treatments. Villas of Geurin Woods
Registered Nurse
Georgetown, IN
Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
3424 Hamby Road, Georgetown, IN 47122 - 812-***-**** (H) - *********@*****.*** October 2015 to May 2018
May 2018 to Current
2007
1995
1995
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Employee education: Conducted inservices for RNs, LPNs and CNAs. Assisted DON with audits of charts and preparing for state surveys. Provided care for 20 elders in long term and rehab to home setting. Southern Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital
Registered Nurse
New Albany, IN
Educated patients about health conditions and treatments, answering questions and providing take-home materials for further information.
Patient care: medication administration, extensive wound care including burns. Trach and gtube management.
Charge nurse and weekend nursing supervisor.
Entering orders for admissions.
Staffing.
Amedisys Home Health
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Jeffersonville, IN
Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital stays. Wound management.
PICC and infusaport management.
Administered TPN.
Patient and family education post acute hospital stay. Educating regarding comorbidities and exacerbation of disease processes. Teaching patients and families to record daily weights, vital signs and blood sugars. Oasis SOC,ROC, recerts and weekly visits.
Supervising LPNs in the field.
Colaborating with Social services PT, OT and ST.
Education and Training
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate of Science: Nursing Science
Sellersburg, IN
Corydon Central High School
High School Diploma
Corydon, IN
Charles Allen Prosser
High School Diploma: Pre-Nursing
New Albany, IN
Certifications
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Registered Nurse in State of Indiana
BLS - Basic Life Support
PPD administration certification
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