Values-Based Army Nurse Case Manager

Bruce Kyllonen

*** ****** *** ** ******, MN *****

605-***-**** *************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Officer/Nurse/Case Manager seeking position using 25 years nursing experience in varied clinical settings, theoretical & practical patient/staff/self-education, and values-based leadership to contribute to client/organization focused service.

EXPERIENCE

Case Manager

U.S. Army Nurse Corps

Army Nurse/Case Manager, 07/2002 – present

oPerform the duties and responsibilities of head nurse, staff nurse, and case manager in multiple settings to include triage, stabilization, definitive care and preparation for evacuation and transport. Assist with supervision of soldiers working in healthcare sections. Ensure appropriate, timely care at the right time. Fulfill additional duties assigned including Clinic and Tactical Operations Center Officer In Charge, Executive Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, and other roles as needed. Fulfill role of contracted USAR Psychological Health Program Nurse Case Manager assisting soldiers into care, managing soldier profiles, and assisting commanders with soldier fitness for duty challenges for 1000+ Soldiers, 200+ Commanders, and 25+ Army Reserve organizations. Assisted in saving more than 84 million dollars at US Army active duty mobilization and demobilization post.

MN River Area Agency on Aging

RN, Community Living Specialist, 12/2014 – 10/2016, Slayton, MN

oProvided intensive care coordination and relocation assistance for nursing home residents with moderate to complex health and social needs to enable them to return to the community. Developed, coordinated, and implemented person-centered planning with consumers, caregivers, nursing facility interdisciplinary team members, community-based service providers, ombudsmen, and others to facilitate successful transitions.

Health Management Partners

Utilization Review Specialist/Case Manager, 10/2010 – 07/2013, Sioux Falls, SD

oUsed clinical experience, critical thinking, personality traits, and customer service/computer skills to advocate for and serve the member, 6 health plans, and in- & out-of-state facilities/care providers in ensuring the right care provision at the right time. Oversaw management of more than 50 high-risk/high-cost member cases in ensuring optimal health outcomes. Achieved savings rate of more than 6 million dollars in care coordination.

Bedside Care Provider

Sanford Deuel County Medical Center

Staff/Charge Nurse, 01/2007 – 03/2010, Clear Lake, SD

oCompleted patient care tasks for average daily census of 3-5 inpatients, outpatients, and ER patients. Assisted with outreach MD procedures, & regional health network team support. Obtained ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and BLS certifications. Coordinated training from MN burn hospital for 10 hospital staff. Created critical incident medication box for use in cardiac stress tests. Assisted in regular inventory control of hospital supplies.

Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota

Staff Nurse, 07/2005 – 01/2007, Sioux Falls, SD

oDirect care provider for patient population undergoing cardiac diagnostic and interventional treatment, with emphasis on rehabilitation and education. Code Blue responder in over 5 patient codes. Hospital decontamination team member/instructor as part of city-wide disaster response team.

EDUCATION

South Dakota State University

1997 – 2002, Brookings, SD

Bachelor of Science with Major in Nursing, Minor in Military Science.

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