THERESA FREEMAN, RN

***** ****** ******, **** *** Studio City, California 91604

w720e5@r.postjobfree.com 562-***-****

REGISTERED NURSE / CASE MANAGER

~ Summary of Qualifications ~

• Accomplished Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience that includes case management, discharge planning, and providing all levels of patient care in variety of settings.

• Exceptional track record of offering caring, compassionate and sensitive approach to patient interactions; readily address high-stress situations to prevent escalation.

• Talent for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians and specialists as well as hospital administrators, nursing colleagues, and external resources.

• Outstanding communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; able to establish trust and rapport with people of all ages, cultures, professions and socioeconomic levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KAISER HOSPITAL Woodland Hills, California

Heart Failure Case Manager, 2007 to Present

Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care and service to congestive heart failure patients; coordinate transitions to appropriate post-hospital care. Interact with all levels of hospital staff on achieving desirable clinical, service and cost outcomes related to case under management. Provide valuable information for consideration in clinical decision making, patient throughput and discharge planning.

Key Contribution:

• Ensure achievement of patient care and administrative objectives by effectively directing resource management, discharge planning, care facilitation, and utilization management.

KAISER HOSPITAL Harbor City, California | NURSE FINDERS REGISTRY Long Beach, California

Per Diem Nurse, 2003 to 2007

In a long-term association with Kaiser and in various engagements through a staffing agency, collaborated with physicians, surgeons, technicians, and therapy teams to deliver exceptional care. Conducted in-depth assessments, communicated findings to physicians, and coordinated tests and treatments with other departments. Ensured compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Key Contributions:

• Demonstrated outstanding ability to respond to patients and family members in emergency or physically distressing situations to prevent escalation.

• Excelled in a wide variety of assignments, including roles as medical/surgical primary and team leader nurse in variety of hospital and health care settings.

• Selected to contribute to community health initiatives through diabetes screenings at retail locations.

ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL Burbank, California

Staff Nurse, 2003 to 2004

Delivered exceptional nursing care to adult patients within medical/surgical and transitional care units. Completed physical assessments/reporting, history collection, chart reviews, EKG, venipuncture, and pain management. Advised physician on changes to conditions and other patient information.

USA REGISTRIES Torrance, California

ICU Nurse, 2001 to 2003

Provided all aspects of appropriate quality care to ICU patients at various regional hospitals. Performed intense patient assessments and collaborated with physicians and other members of medical team on necessary care plans, diagnosis, and prognosis. Consistently demonstrated ability to remain calm and composed during stressful situations and provide high-level of emergency care.

ST. JOHN’S HEALTH CENTER Santa Monica, California | SAN JOAQUIN HOSPITAL Bakersfield, California

Staff Nurse, 1997 to 2003

In successive roles, held accountability for delivering and monitoring critically ill, cardiovascular, telemetry, medical/surgical, and ICU patients. Served as primary point of contact for attending physicians and specialists on assessment, condition status, and delivery of services. Ensured adherence to treatment plans for clients in emergency/physically distressing situations.

Key Contribution:

• Provided guidance, direction and education to patients on plans of care, effectively calming fears, providing updates and answering questions expressed by concerned family members.

• Served on call to deliver float assistance within San Joaquin’s Emergency Room.

MERCY HOSPITAL Bakersfield, California

Charge Nurse, 1996 to 1997

Provided team leadership to nursing staff responsible for care delivered in 40-bed skilled nursing unit. Collaborated with physicians on patient diagnosis and treatment plans, authorized delivery of care, and updated patient condition and progress reports. Evaluated, coached, and mentored junior nursing staff

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Additional nursing experience included Home Health Care Nurse with NMC Home Care and Staff Nurse at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candidate with less than 5 classes needed for completion

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY – Dominguez Hills, California

Concurrently completed Master level Coursework

Associate of Science in Nursing – LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE – LONG BEACH, California

Credentials: Registered Nurse ~ BCLS ~ ACLS ~ Discharge Planning Certification