Case Manager Registered Nurse
Resume:
MARIA TELLEZ, RN
**** ****** ***** ** **** Texas
915-***-**** ************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
** ***** **** ********** ****** THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY TO INCLUDE 14 OF THOSE AS A REGISTERED NURSE. ADVANCED EXPERIENCE IN MULTIPLE AGENCIES/HEALTHCARE ENTITIES TO INCLUDE HOSPICE, SKILLED NURSING FACILTIES AND HOSPITALS. STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF VARIOUS DISEASE PROCESSES TO INCLUDE CULTURALLY COMPETENT, EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICE TREATMENTS AND MODALITIES. STRONG ADVOCATE FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED COMMUNITIES. EMPATHETIC AND ETHICAL PRACTITIONER.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH/SPANISH SELF DIRECTED AND RELIABLE
PALIATIVE CARE EXPERTISE STRONG CLINICAL JUDGEMENT
EXTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE PRECEPTOR
TEAM PLAYER & STRONG WORK ETHIC LOYAL EMPLOYEE
STRONG MEDICAL CARE EXPERIENCE PATIENT ADVOCATE
US AIRFORCE VETERAN 1982-1986
LICENSURE
REGISTERED NURSE IN GOOD STANDING
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING EXAMINERS COMPACT MULTI-STATE LICENSE
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN NURSING December 2007
ANAMARC COLLEGE SANTA TERESA, NM
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN DENTAL HYGEINE December 2005
El Paso Community College EL PASO, TX
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER 2013-Current
HOSPICE EL PASO El Paso, Texas
●Managed a caseload of approximately 20 patients within the hospice agency. Weekly visits with each patient and their family to guide them through the end of life process. Consult and coordinate with healthcare members to develop individualized plan of care & ensure that the plan is implemented and effective. Communicate with physicians and nurse practitioners on any changes in patient status and effective responses to aid with the dying process. Advanced knowledge in terminal diagnosis/process to include empathetic approaches toward loved ones as well as patients. Liaison between families/patients and the physician, make certain that the treatment plan is understood by the patient. Maintain accurate detailed reports of each patient. Effectively managed 2 LVNs and a 8 CNAs. On call shifts work to guarantee quality service to each patient.
MDS CASE MANAGER 10/2013 to 08/2014
OASIS NURSING AND REHAB CENTER El Paso, Texas
Under the guidance of the MDS Director, ensured that each patient assigned to my caseload was assessed and documented accurately for optimal reimbursement. Consulted and coordinated with team to develop accurate and patient specific care plans. Direct supervisor for restorative staff, trained and developed strategies for each patient to ensure that they did not physically regress. Maintained family contact through Care Plan Meetings, communicated with families disease processes, healthy expectations and planned patient specific care. Overall advocate for patients and families while also ensuring that the nursing facility was documenting and receiving optimum reimbursement.
DENTAL HYGIENIST 03/2008 to 09/2009
HERSHEY’S DENTAL El Paso, Texas
Screened patients and assessed oral health methods and practices. Educated families and patients on healthy dental habits and best techniques. Complete examination of dental/mouth areas to include cleaning and clinical services under the direction of the Dentist. Responsible for exposing and developing xray films. Record and review patient medical histories as well as maintain accurate documentation regarding patient treatment. Community engagement and education performed for health fairs/various public arenas. Maintained all licensure and compliance records for dental office
STAFF NURSE 07/2007-03/2008
DEL SOL MEDICAL CENTER El Paso, TX
Engaged in regular patient rounds in critical care hospital. Observe and assess each patient and record accurate observations and health in patient charts. Liaison between patient/families and physician, communicated changes in status, received new or modified orders, documented them and ensured they were acted upon. Collaboration with other disciplines to develop and implement patient plans of care, creator and editor of patient documents. Completed tasks necessary to ensure a smooth admission, transfer or discharge of a patient. Expert and educator in various disease processes and possible outcomes/treatments in alignment with physician. Completed all necessary nursing tasks to stabilize patients as well as assisted with basic activities of daily living. Ensured compassionate and empathetic care was delivered to each patient.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
REFERENCES
Willie Olmstead RN 915-***-****
Reyna Gonzales RN 323-***-****
Maria Simien RN 915-***-****
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