Stephanie Cox
Milledgeville
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Hospice Case Manager at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, skilled in patient assessment and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and effective crisis intervention. Adept at developing tailored care plans that address complex needs, ensuring both emotional support and medical safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Macon
09.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
Crisis Service Center RN
Riveredge Behavioral Health
Milledgeville
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Navicent Health Medical Center
Macon
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health Care
Milledgeville
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Orthogeorgia
Macon
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient conditions and concerns.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients for evaluation of treatment plans.
- Provided telephone triage services to patients in need of medical advice.
Staff Nurse
Oconee Regional Medical Center
Milledgeville
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse
Putnam General Hospital
Eatonton
08.1997 - 01.2004
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Education
Registered Nurse
Macon College
Macon, GA06-1997
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospice Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
09.2024 - Current
Crisis Service Center RN
Riveredge Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 09.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Navicent Health Medical Center
07.2019 - 01.2023
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Orthogeorgia
09.2016 - 02.2019
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health Care
03.2015 - 07.2019
Staff Nurse
Oconee Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Putnam General Hospital
08.1997 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse
Macon College
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