Charge Nurse Case Management
Resume:
*Michael Nalepinski, RN
Cell 313-***-**** ********@*****.***
Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
RN- Cancer ENT floor 9 WN Aug 2023 -Nov 2024
Monitor cancer specific drugs for possible interactions.
Report admissions, discharges, or status changes of patients to charge nurse.
Communicate possible barriers to Discharge during AM Huddle report with case management/manager.
Support other nurses during any emergent changes in patient statues on the floor.
Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to OCA’s.
Provide discharge education for patients with complex surgeries.
Provide psychosocial support for patients going through life altering surgeries.
Communicate often rapid changes effectively with doctors and appropriate supportive care team.
Monitor patient response to pain medication, and provide a voice for patients when pain medication is inadequate.
Monitor PCA/Epidural pumps, IV medication infusions, and track labs to communicate rationale of medications to patients.
Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills MI November 2022- July 2023
RN -Med/surg nurse
Report and communicate to charge nurse issues or concerns from patients.
Maintained Heparin, potassium, antibiotic, insulin IV infusions and monitor IV push blood pressure medications.
Direct supervision of 1-2 CNA.
Monitor safety and provide customer satisfaction to up to 7 patients.
Communicate patient changes with doctors, Nurses, Nurse practitioners, phlebotomists, lab and pharmacy departments.
Develop proficiency in a new charting system, EPIC.
Imperial, a villa center, Dearborn MI November 2021- October 2022
RN PUI/Covid/Rehab Unit manager
Managed multiple new LPN and CNA to provide care for 30 to 50 patients.
Ensure infection control protocol were followed.
Communicate with in house dialysis center to ensure timely transport/return/prep of patients.
Attend daily meetings to ensure morning topics were completed for stand down.
Review 2-6 admissions per day for medication reconciliation and proper completion.
Coordinate with multiple in house support services to ensure the unit is clean, safe, welcoming, and patient follow-ups are kept.
Angela Hospice, Livonia MI April 2018 – September 2021
RN Hospice Inpatient Unit
Provided GIP: General Inpatient or Respite level of hospice care for patients in a private, non-hospital setting using the hospice philosophy of care, addressing distressing physical symptoms, along with tending to emotional and spiritual needs of comfort.
Collaborated with the Hospice interdisciplinary team and physicians to provide individual care plans to promote comfort for patients and their families at end of life.
Maintained Kangaroo and PCA pumps, drains, indwelling and super pubic catheters. Performed complex wound care. Maintained IV lines, including subcutaneous med administration.
Provided education to patient representatives on end-of-life signs and symptoms with active listening.
Heartland Health Care Center, Dearborn MI July 2012 - December 2017
RN Supervisor
•Assessed and monitored patients physical and psychosocial needs in a long-term care setting, while working collaboratively with staff Providers and therapists.
•Prepared nursing care plans with a focus on restorative, safety, symptom management, and palliative goals of care.
•Educated patients and their representative about patient goals, medications and treatments, and progress. Admitted and discharged patients onto service.
•Supervised unlicensed staff; provided nursing care for 16 to 24 patients per shift.
•Administered medications PO, Sub q, IM, IVPB, peg tubes, and optical routes.
•Performed complex wound care treatments.
•Used sterile technique while changing various wound dressings and inserting catheters
•Motivated and assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene.
•Maintained and monitored oxygen delivery, IV infusions, PEG tube feedings, and signs and symptoms of complications.
Education:
Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI August 2011
Associate in Applied Science Nursing
Associate of Sciences
Certifications:
State of MI RN license # 470-***-**** Current through 2025
America Red Cross BLS certification
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