Case Manager Nurse
Resume:
PATRICIA
VANATTA
**********@*****.***
Houston, TX 77095
SKILLS
Mental and Physical Assessments
Medical Assessments
Disease Management Programs
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Hospice and Palliative Care
EMR Systems
Shared Governance
Staff Supervision
Patient and Family Advocacy
Patient Discharging
Care Management
Long-Term Care
EDUCATION
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS • 05/2000
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 20+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in numerous settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
WORK HISTORY
GHR RevCycle - RN Case Manager
Tampa, FL • 09/2022 - Current
Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Meleeo - RN Case Manager
Odessa, FL • 10/2020 - 09/2022
Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Used Epic, Cerner, Allscripts to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Norman Regional HealthPlex - Supervisor of Case Management
Norman, OK • 10/2019 - 09/2020
Guided and supervised discharge planning programs to promote social work and case management principles.
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Fostered professional networks and relationships with service and resource providers to promote continuity and quality of care for clients.
Leveraged case management tools and conflict management techniques to help interdisciplinary teams achieve optimal outcomes.
Guided and supervised employees to promote social work and case management principles.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
OU Medicine - RN Case Manager
Oklahoma City, OK • 05/2016 - 10/2019
Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Beaver County Memorial Hospital - RN
Beaver, OK • 02/2010 - 04/2016
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
KU Med St Francis Campus - RN
Topeka, KS • 06/2001 - 05/2009
Assessed and treated patients on a busy telemetry unit post heart cath, pacemaker placement, or step down from ICU after bypass surgery.
Assisted LPN with medications where needed.
Supervised coworkers on occasion
Changed jobs to OB/GYN primary care nurse in a busy office setting where I assisted the physician with monitoring patients with OB/GYN needs including pregnancy and post partum. Assisted with office procedures such as colposcopy, LEEP, cryotherapy, bladder studies, annual well woman exams.
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