Emmalee Reynolds-Clunis
Bonaire,GA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Patient Care Manager
Hospice Care Options
Macon, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Receives case referrals. Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine hospice/home care needs. Assigns appropriate hospice
personnel to case as needed. Conferences with Medical Director regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services. - Audit patients’ charts to ensure patients remain appropriate for service and if there is missing information, the information is obtained and added to the chart.
- Reviews and approves payroll.
- Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
- Actively participates in quality assessment Performance and Improvement teams and activities. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through the
organization. - Facilitate, orient and assist in orientation of new employees and ensures that the nursing personnel are qualified and competent for their assigned duties.
- Assists in planning, implementation and evaluation of inservices and continuing education programs.
- Ensures patient assignments are made that reflect a consideration of patient needs as well as nursing staff qualifications and competencies.
- Screens and interviews new employees and makes recommendations for employment of individuals.
- Assures proper documentation of all IDG documentation is present and accurate in the clinical records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for nursing schedule coverage by providing adequate coverage for nursing services 24/7 to include business operation hours and after business hours (on call).
- Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
- Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
RN Case Manager
Hospice Care Options
Macon
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
- Assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
- Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Maintains clinical records and oversees IDG documentation is complete and accurate on chart.
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
- Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
- Responsible for supervising hospice aides and other nursing personnel as required.
Registered Nurse
Axis Pain Center
Macon, GA
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Admitted patients and prepared them for same day surgery by assessing their needs and providing intravenous access.
- Directed patient care as the circulating nurse in the operative room by collecting vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with the needs of the doctor.
NICU Nurse
Medical Center
Macon, GA
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Coordinated with unit staff to provide excellent and safe care of the neonatal population.
- Supported and educated families during their hospital stay to instill confidence and minimize re-entry into the hospital.
9 Main Nurse
Medical Center
Macon, GA
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided patient care to oncology patients by addressing their needs during end of life care.
- Used clinical nursing skills to provide care to surgical patients by addressing their physical needs and managing their pain.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2013
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Setting up referrals
- Evaluations
- Call triaging
- Appointment scheduling
- Managing deadlines
- Medical records management
- Palliative care awareness
- Hospice and palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Chart updating
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
RN Patient Care Manager
Hospice Care Options
05.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Hospice Care Options
03.2019 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Axis Pain Center
11.2017 - 03.2019
NICU Nurse
Medical Center
08.2016 - 11.2017
9 Main Nurse
Medical Center
07.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University