Assistant Director Case Manager

Kelly Deal BSN, RN

*****.******@*****.*** / 910-***-****

Pembroke, NC 28372

OBJECTIVE

To apply my professional and lived expertise to provide, supervise, develop, and advocate for mental and holistic health that is compassionate, effective, affirming, creative and trauma informed. I have a passion for fostering collaborative therapeutic relationships with people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. I find fulfillment in guiding them and their health care partners so they live as healthy and successful as possible.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science: Nursing 06/2008

University of NC at Pembroke, Pembroke NC

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Director of Transitions – Eastpointe – Lumberton, N.C. 02/2021- present

Provides operational support to the TCL team including clinical and administrative supervision of the complex care program. Ensures compliance with processes and procedures established by the DOJ settlement to serve the complex needs of the individuals served. Supervision of RNs and OT for complex care and RNs for LTSS. Ongoing evaluation and monitoring to meet performance measures and adherence to TCL initiative. Administers and conducts audits, reviews, analysis, and interpretation of results. Assists Transitions Director, participates in committees and workgroups as assigned or needed. Actively collaborates with internal and external stakeholders for best practice efforts and positive outcomes for members.

RN Clinical Marketing Director – MSA – Lumberton, N.C. 03/2017- 01/2021

with interdisciplinary team daily about patient status and needs and identifying when patients qualify for hospice services.

Provide patient and family with education about hospice and provide admission assessments. Educate Caregivers on safely administering medications, uses, and side effects of medications, along with education and emotional support on signs and symptoms of disease progression.

RN Hospice Care Manager – Amedysis / Pembroke, N.C. 12/2016 – 03/2017

RN in home hospice including administering oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Conducted assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians other interdisciplinary with important patient health information. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Ryan White RN Case Manager- Robeson Healthcare Corporation 06/2016-12/2016

RN case manager for Ryan white patients.

School Nurse -Purnell Swett, Pembroke, N.C 12/2014 - 06/2016

School nurse

Public Health Nurse Supervisor- Cumberland County Health Dept 06/2014-12/2014

Public Health Nurse II- Robeson County Health Dept 01/2009-05/2014

Highly intensive nurse home visitation program - serving 25 at-risk first-time mothers through weekly/biweekly visits per model of fidelity. Goals of home visitation include but are not limited to: improving pregnancy outcomes by promoting good preventive health practices, improving child health and development, and advancing the concepts of economic self-sufficiency. Services provided include nursing assessments completed during prenatal and postpartum care and newborn/infant/toddler assessments; anticipatory guidance regarding the various stages of pregnancy and continues during infancy through the child's second birthday. Other duties include training with the Child Health and Adult Immunization Clinics to assist with the administration of state required/available vaccines. Training utilized for scheduled rotations in immunizations and for the delivery of Seasonal Flu and H1N1 vaccinations on and off organizational site to both school and community settings. Nurse Family Partnership Training through National Service Office in Denver Colorado beginning in January 2009 continuing through October 2010.

Labor & Delivery/ Obstetrics RN 07/2008-12/2009

Provide direct nursing care to antepartum and postpartum Obstetrical patients. Provides care in a safe and effective manner while supervising the activities of Nursing Assistants and clerical staff. Direct care provided for laboring and cesarean section patients as well as monitoring the recovery of patients delivering via cesarean or vaginally. Care provided for high risk patients including, but not limited to: Gestational Diabetes, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, Pyelonephritis, Pre-Eclampsia, Eclampsia, Hyperemesis, Status Post Magnesium Sulfate, Multiple Gestation and Substance Abuse. Admission and Discharge teaching performed regularly. Compassionate care provided to families experiencing fetal demise and/or infant death, providing empathy for families and nursing support.

CERTIFICATIONS

Active ACLS

Publications

Featured article "Caring for Community", Winds of Change Winter 2010

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