Nurse Practitioner Case Manager
Resume:
CATHERINE S. SAGES
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-***-**** (C) ******@*********.***
CT RN E38942
NY RN 354369
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2021 – Present THE OSBORN
RYE, NY 10580
Clinical Care Manager for residents on long-term care unit. Responsible for nursing care and quality of life under direction of DON, Administrator and regulatory agencies. Collaborates with residents, families and interdisciplinary team on resident care and satisfaction. Manages staff across all shifts. Compassionate source of information and guidance for residents and families. Assists with residential needs and concerns including education, interpreting clinical information and decision making. Exemplary communication and client service skills.
April 2021 – June 2021 TOWN OF GREENWICH
THE NATHANIEL WITHERELL
70 PARSONAGE ROAD
GREENWICH, CT
Float RN – charge/medication nurse on all long-term care and rehabilitation units as needed.
September 2014 – April 2021 TOWN OF GREENWICH
THE NATHANIEL WITHERELL
70 PARSONAGE ROAD
GREENWICH, CT
Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) responsible and accountable for nursing care and quality of life for long-term care residents. Practices under direction of the Director of Nursing and Administrator and in compliance with the Nurse Practice act and other regulatory agencies. Assists in defining, interpreting and maintaining standards of practice and participates in inter- disciplinary meetings which determine policies affecting nursing practice.
Follows facility procedures and protocols for admitting residents, transfers to hospitals and outpatient visits and administering medications and treatments. Develops and maintains resident care plans based on individual needs and health issues. Documents appropriately according to professional standards and facility requirements.
Rounds daily and monitors the provision of care for all residents. Manages RNs, LPNs, and CNAs across all shifts including shift reports, care assignments and daily schedules. Evaluates, counsels and instructs staff to upgrade skill levels and ensures excellent nursing care for residents. Acts as role model and conduit for information between staff and nursing administration and represents administration objectives of nursing services to residents, staff and families. Establishes and individualizes unit routines unit to ensure best practice and unit cohesion. Completes disciplinary actions with support from nursing administration. Investigates and follows through on issues and deficiencies noted, makes plan of improvement and documents issues per protocol. Communicates relevant observations including changes of condition, abnormal laboratory and x-ray results to appropriate colleagues and documents appropriately. Participates in MDS process, completes MDS observations and participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings. Resource for resident information for families. Communicates clinical information accurately and compassionately to families, assists them in decision making and meets their individualized needs and concerns in the process.
April 2012 – June 2014 QUALITY CARE SERVICES, LLC
1698 POST ROAD EAST, WESTPORT PLACE
WESTPORT, CT
Supervisor at independent licensed home care company, reported directly to owners. Agency provided personal care services to clients at home, in facilities and hospitals. Responsible for client intake, quality of care provided and development of referral services, marketing and operational oversight for staff. April 2011 – February 2012 MASONICARE HEALTH AND HOSPICE 535 CONNECTICUT AVENUE
NORWALK, CT
Supervisor of Clinical Services for Home Health Division. Responsible for safe delivery of quality care in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations and under the orders of a physician. Interprets agency policies and directives to local office. Ensures efficient time management and staff productivity. Tasks include monitoring of provided care, supervision, support and coaching of staff and collaboration with Hospice/Palliative Teams and Rehabilitation Services. November 2008 – March 2011 AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH SERVICES 1234 SUMMER STREET, 3RD FLOOR
STAMFORD, CT
Case manager provided quality comprehensive care in compliance with agency policies and procedures and state and federal regulations under the direction of a physician. Utilized the nursing process and collaborated with rehabilitation services, social and community services to provide best care. Supervised LPNs and home health aides.
January 1983 – May 1985 SEGUNDO RUIZ BELVIS NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY CARE CENTER SOUTH BRONX, NY
Certified Nurse-Midwife affiliated with Lincoln Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Managed midwifery case load of antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecology and family planning clients. Developed and presented childbirth preparation and family planning classes for clients. Hospital privileges at Lincoln Hospital.
August 1982 –November 1982 ALEXANDER BELLWIN, M.D., P.C. STAMFORD, CT
Certified Nurse-Midwife in private practice with Obstetrician- Gynecologists . Responsible for independent and co-management of antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecology and family planning phases of women’s health care. Professional facilitator for Parents Exchange – a local parenting support group. Hospital privileges at Stamford Hospital.
February 1981 – August 1981 TOWN OF GREENWICH PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE GREENWICH, CT
Family Nurse Practitioner created and integrated role within Town Health Department. Developed and implemented geriatric care programs in community satellite centers. Consultant for staff nurses and provided in-service education programs. July 1979 – February 1981 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN STAMFORD, CT
Established family nurse practitioner role within agency and organized Obstetrics and Gynecology Department in new Health Maintenance Organization. Managed caseload of antepartum, postpartum and gynecology and family planning clients. Arranged visitation privileges at hospital during intrapartum and postpartum phases of client care. Developed and implemented early discharge program for mothers and newborns.
July 1976 – August 1977 STAMFORD VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION STAMFORD, CT
Staff nurse developed and executed comprehensive nursing care for clients in their homes. Implemented nursing process and carried out medical orders. Coordinated and collaborated with community resources.
EDUCATION
2007-2008 CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE
NEW BRITAIN, CT
RN Refresher Course Certified by CT League for Nursing. Clinical Internship at Stamford Hospital in Maternal Child, Rehabilitation and Medical Surgical Nursing.
1981 – 1982 UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY
Graduated with certificate in nurse-midwifery in July 1982. Completed the American College of Nurse-Midwives certifying examination in August 1982.
1977 – 1979 PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
Awarded Master of Science in Nursing. Concentration of study in Family Health, research and administration. Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
1972 – 1976 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
STORRS, CT
Awarded Bachelor of Science and graduated magna cum laude. Passed Connecticut RN licensure exam.
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