Case Manager Registered Nurse

PROFILE

Able to function as an experienced registered nurse. The applicant has experience as a nurse effectively performing assessments, direct care of patients, patient and caregiver training as well as successfully collaborating with physicians, ancillary health professionals and administrative personnel in the delivery of quality healthcare. The nurse is currently responsible for assisting in a pharmacy with Medication therapy management and marketing new solutions to physicians and caregivers to improve medication compliance for the patient and caregiver. She is actively involved in music ministry at local church, medical mission work, and volunteer involvement with Hope for Opelousas and Habitat for Humanity.

JOB SKILLS

Highly competent nurse and patient educator with twenty-six years experience and able to effectively administer quality healthcare and successfully communicate healthcare information to people of different ages, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic position.

Experienced nursing practice in highly regulated practice environments with an understanding of the importance of adherence to policy and procedure standards promulgated for a variety of nursing settings.

Ability to learn and adapt in different nursing settings evidenced by successful employment in home health care, hospital, case management and oncology office practice. Obtained advanced certifications in case management and oncology nursing.

EDUCATION: Louisiana State University, Eunice, LA Assoc. Degree RN,1993

EXPERIENCE:

Oncology Nursing: Opelousas General Hospital Cancer Center

Administered chemotherapy to hospitalized patients as ordered by the physician.

Assessed patient and educated on oncology diagnosis and treatment for disease.

Assisted in the nursing office with ordering necessary supplies.

Nurse Educator: Opelousas General Hospital 2010-2011

Educated nurses on new products within the hospital, JACHO regulations and oriented new nurses

Worked on quality improvement regarding issues of concern within the hospital.

ONCOLOGY REGISTERED NURSE, LOUISIANA ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES — 2003 TO 2010

•Mixing and administering chemotherapy to patients with hematologic and/or oncologic disease.

•Instructing patients on the use and side effects of chemotherapy.

•Responsibility for ordering necessary supplies for the care of patients.

•Instructing new nurses on the mixing of chemotherapeutic agents and proper care of oncology patients.

REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER: GENEX SERVICES, 1996 – 2001,

INDEPENDENT CASE MANAGER 2001-2003, 2009

•Medical case management of workers compensation files and medical files to assist with obtaining appropriate medical care, with the goal of return to work.

•Conducted interviews with claimants, physicians, and attorneys for the purpose of obtaining optimum results for all concerned.

•Maintained continuous comprehensive medical files for 25 to 35 claimants.

•Once resolution of medical issues obtained, assisted claimant by forwarding file to appropriate Vocational case manager.

HOME HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE – HOMEBOUND CARE HOME HEALTH 1994-1996

Assessed and administered care to home health patients, including determining appropriate safety and medical needs. Contacted therapist, social worker, physician and other medical providers as deemed necessary.

Performed recertification of patients for continued care. Scheduled home health aide and nursing visits, and performed supervisory task to determine if care provided is within appropriate guidelines.

REGISTERED NURSE, ONCOLOGY UNIT, OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, LAFAYETTE, LA. 1992-1994

Assessed and cared for cancer patients in the inpatient hospital setting.

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Case Manager, The Commission for Case Management Certification

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