Case Manager Rn
Resume:
MELISSA ANN VICK
RN BSN
*** *. ******** **., **********, AL 35051
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I am a Registered Nurse seeking to use my diverse nursing knowledge in a nontraditional setting. I have 27 years of experience in multiple areas, including Cardiac/Telemetry/PCU/CVSD; Med-Surg; Stroke/Neuro; Pediatrics; Ambulatory Surgery; and Hospice/Homecare nursing. (Note – the three years I spent starting and operating a charity involved nursing practice in the form of patient advocacy for neurological processing differences and communication with physicians). My strengths include assessment, diversification, pathophysiology, and communication with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff. I collaborate well with difficult patients and have frequently been asked to mediate emotionally challenging situations. (I have recently begun working as a hospital-based RN case manager but require a job change due to insurance needs not met.) Although I have thoroughly enjoyed my years in bedside nursing, I look forward to the possibility of applying my expertise in a different way. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
RN CASE MANAGER 3/2025 TO PRESENT SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER/ORLANDO HEALTH
Assessment of admitted patients for post-acute care needs; development of post-hospital care plan; coordination of care arrangements; patient education and advocacy; communication with patient, family members, medical and ancillary staff, and facility liaisons. STAFF RN 7/2023-3/2025 HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL, PCU (AND ICU FLOAT) Cared for patients with stepdown acuity medical or surgical conditions and floated to give ICU level care as needed. Evaluated patients, administered medications and treatments as prescribed and according to protocols and standards of care. Administered and monitored critical infusions with limited titration. Communicated with physicians, family, and ancillary staff as needed to give thorough and balanced care.
TRAVEL NURSE, AYA HEALTHCARE
1/2023-6/26/2023 Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO (Cardiac PCU) 4/2022-1/2023 Cookeville Reg. Med Ctr; Cookeville, TN (Cardiac PCU) Cared for patients with stepdown acuity medical or surgical conditions in a predominantly cardiac environment. Evaluated patients, administered medications and treatments as prescribed and according to protocols and standards of care. Administered and monitored cardiac drips with titration under prerequisite conditions. Prepared patients for cardiac procedures and cared for them post op as well.
3/2021-3/2022 IU Health, Bloomington, IN (PCU-Oncology&Cardiac/Mixed Acuity) Cared for patients with acuity adaptable and step-down (later exclusively CVSD) medical or surgical conditions in oncology and cardiac specialties (non-covid). Evaluated patients, administered medications and treatments as prescribed and according to protocols and standards of care. Administered and monitored cardiac drips with titration under prerequisite conditions. Prepared patients for cardiac procedures and cared for them post op as well. 1/2021 West Hills Hospital, West Hills, CA (Crisis Covid PCU) Cared for acute COVID19 patients for one week/six shifts (12 hours each) in temporary crisis employment in a PCU/CVSD unit.
TRAVEL NURSE, ADEX MEDICAL STAFFING
6/2020-1/2021 DCH Hospital-TUSCALOOSA, AL; (PCU Oncology) 1/2020-5/2020 Tri-Star Skyline Hospital-NASHVILLE, TN (PCU Trauma) Cared for patients with medical or surgical conditions in orthopedics, general med-surg, stroke, oncology patients (no chemo cert.), and cardiac on telemetry floor and PCU/CVSD units. Evaluated patients, administered medications and treatments as prescribed and according to protocols and standards of care.
TRAVEL NURSE, AYA HEALTHCARE
4/2019-01/2020 Well-Star Kennestone Hospital-Kennestone, GA (CVSD) 10/2018-4/2019 Well-Star Cobb Hospital-Austell, GA (Med-surg) 9/2017-9/2018 Shelby Baptist Medical Center-Alabaster, AL (Med-surg) 9/2016-9/2017 DCH Hospital, Tuscaloosa, AL (Med-Surg) Cared for patients with general medical or surgical conditions in orthopedic, general med-surg, stroke, and cardiac/telemetry floor and PCU/CVSD units. Evaluated patients, administered medications and treatments as prescribed and according to protocols and standards of care. PRE-TRAVEL WORK
APRIL 2014 – NOVEMBER 2016
(OVERLAPPING dates, staff, clinic, hospice)
JANUARY 2016-NOVEMBER 2016
CV STEPDOWN STAFF RN/FLOAT/AMB SURGERY, ECM HOSPITAL, FLORENCE, AL Cared for patients recovering from cardiac catheterization, pacemaker implantation and cardioversion, and general cardiothoracic surgeries. Evaluated patients, administered medications and treatments as prescribed and according to protocols and standards of care. Also functioned as general RN float where needed.
JANUARY 2014 – SEPTEMBER 2016
HOSPICE RN, GENTIVA HOSPICE, FLORENCE, AL
Hospital: Cared for patients with CV medical and surgical conditions. Provided preop and postop care when applicable. Evaluated patients, administered medications and treatments as prescribed and according to protocols and standards of care.
Hospice: Cared for terminally ill patients with a variety of diagnoses and administered medications and treatments as needed while coordinating care with social workers, case managers, pastoral care, and supply companies.
April 2014 – JULY 2016
CLINIC RN, ADVANTAGE FAMILY CARE, FLORENCE, AL
Performed patient triage and documentation of health history, phlebotomy, EKGs, and administered medications and treatments per order.
January 2011-January 2014
DYSLEXIA CENTER OF THE SHOALS
Co-founder, Executive Director, Language Therapist Utilizing my education in psychology with emphasis on brain processing, as well as my nursing education and knowledge of the medical community, I helped to found and fully establish a program to provide remediation and resources for individuals affected by dyslexia. This organization exists to this day and continues to provide language therapy and resources in an expanded geographical region. JANUARY 2005 – JANUARY 2011
STAFF RN, ECM HOSPITAL, FLORENCE, AL
Cared for patients in Progressive Cath lab Recovery Unit, Ambulatory Care, and CV Stepdown Unit. Also functioned as float RN to these and other units including Endoscopy Recovery, Radiology, and Medical/Surgical floors.
JANUARY 2001 – FALL 2004
HOMECARE RN, NHC HOMECARE, PULASKI, TN
Assessed patients’ baseline condition and obtained health histories, assessed for subsequent status/change in chronic conditions, communicated with physicians and caregivers, performed phlebotomy, prepared medication regimens, and administered wound care/treatments and IV medications.
AUGUST 1998 – JANUARY 2001
PEDIATRIC RN, HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL, HUNTSVILLE, AL
Cared for pediatric patients in a medical-surgical department as primary caregiver; obtained health histories, initiated and maintained IV therapy lines, performed phlebotomy, administered medications and treatments as prescribed and per protocols and standards of care. EDUCATION
*MAY 1998
BS NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE, AL
MAGNA CUM LAUDE *MAY 1991 BA
BA PSYCHOLOGY
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY BIRMINGHAM, AL
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
• Strength in assessing, planning, and coordinating care
• Diligent and industrious
• Conscientious and sincere
• Enthusiastic and caring
• Able to work with diverse populations/age groups
• Organized
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent social skills
• Well-educated in Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS
Active licensure – RN Compact License, AL 1-087564 Previously licensed as a Registered Nurse in Alabama, Tennessee, Maine, and Georgia
Active Certifications -- BLS; ACLS; NIHSS - up to date and provided upon request REFERENCES
-Charlotte Seay, RN CN
Helen Keller Hospital
Email: *********.****@*****.***
Phone: 256-***-****
-Raegan Owens, RN CN
Cookeville Regional Medical Ctr.
Phone: 615-***-****
-Christina Barker, RN CN
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Email: ********@********.*** Phone:
OLDER REFERENCES:
-Melissa Spinks, RN Relief Charge Nurse, CVSD WellStar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA Phone: 850-***-****
-Misty Coats, CRNP, Charge Nurse
(Previously) Advantage Family Care Phone:
-Teresa Arnett, RN Charge Nurse, CVSD
ECM Hospital/NAMC
Phone: P931-724-4636
-Nataline Pennington, CRNP Previous RN CN, House Supervisor ECM Hospital Current CRNP at Helen Keller Hospital
Phone: 256-***-****
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