Use of Electronic Medical Record
Patient triage
Problem solving Multi-tasking
Able to follow instructions Strong patient assessment skills
Able to operate fax machine, copier, and printer
Strong background in Emergency and Prehospital care
High comfort level caring for pediatric patients
RN Case Manager
Oct 2006-Present
Providence Alaska Medical Center -
Anchorage ,
AK
The primary responsibility of a Case Manager is to provide the patient with the safest discharge plan possible. When a discharge plan is in place assist the patient and family to carry out their discharge plan.
The Case Manager works closely with the insurance provider for the patient to obtain equipment and services the patient will need after discharge. The case manager will also arrange follow up appointments and medications for the patient. Case Managers insure that patients receive instructions and education from the appropriate providers before discharge.
The case manager at Providence also participates in Utilization Review when required.
Nurse Manager of Emergency Department
Oct 2003-Dec 2006
Sunbury Community Hospital -
Sunbury,
PA
Responsible for the day to day operation of the Emergency Department and Advanced Life Support Ambulance Service.
Relief House Supervisor
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
Jan 2006-Oct 2006
Providence Alaska Medical Center -
Anchorage,
AK
Provide safe and high quality care that has been individualized for assigned patients in the Emergency Department. the emergency department nurse possesses the ability to triage, monitor patient condition, note any changes, utilize good judgment, to take the appropriate actions.
staff nurse
Oct 2001-Oct 2003
Geisinger Medical Center -
Danville ,
PA
Functioned as a staff nurse in the emergency department and the neonatal intensive care unit.
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
Apr 2001-Oct 2001
Evangelical Community Hospital -
Lewisburg,
PA
Chief Flight Nurse for Aeromed
Jul 1998-Oct 1999
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation -
Bethel,
AK
Responsible for the day to day operation of Aeromed Flight program and personnel
Staff nurse
Apr 1981-Jun 1998
Geisinger Medical Center -
Danville,
PA
Functioned as a staff nurse of a critical care air medical helicopter program, assistant chief flight nurse, emergency department nurse, critical care nurse, pre-hospital care staff nurse providing critical care ground transport care, and a pediatric home infusion nurse.
staff nurse
May 1976-Apr 1991
Sunbury Community Hospital -
Sunbury,
PA
Functioned in the role of medical surgical staff nurse, intensive care staff nurse, Head nurse of the ICCU, relief house supervisor
Bachelor of Science
:
online Bachelor of Science Nursing
Nov 2015
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
-
Lancaster,
PA
Diploma in Nursing
:
Nursing
May 1976
Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing
-
Lancaster,
PA