Loraine Wilder
Willits
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Passionate about nursing , being kind and helping others
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Community Care Management
06.2023 - Current
- Enhance patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Improve patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
- Reduce hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
Shepherd
Headwaters Grazing
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Building safe and effective electric net fencing for the flock, breaking down old paddocks, maintaining electric fence and equipment
- Herding, sorting, gathering and other tasks involving flock management
- Veterinary assistance with vaccinating, de-worming and marking/tagging lambs, treating sheep as needed
- Utilize communication practices outlined in the training to promote safe and healthy relationships.
RN Case Manager
Mendocino Care Network
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Palliative Care Case Management for 45 outpatients
- Wrote care plans, managed medications, worked with an interdisciplinary team including LCSWs, Case Aides, R-NPs and MDs to coordinate patient care.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Kaiser Sunset
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted and participated in daily bedside patient rounds, care conferences and admission and discharge planning in an inpatient setting
- Provided breastfeeding education
- Administered prescribed medications to both mother and baby including blood components as ordered and monitored patient responses to drug treatments/pain medication;
- Improved patient recovery rates by providing comprehensive postpartum care and education to new mothers and their families
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Alta Bates Hospital
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided direct patient care in an inpatient setting.
- Served as a patient advocate and maintained patients rights to confidentiality.
- Consulted and worked collaboratively with social workers, lactation consultants, labor and delivery, NICU, recovery and other services
Education
Associate of Science -
Grossmont College El Cajon
El Cajon, CABachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts American And English Literature
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OHAssociate of Arts - Commercial Art And Graphic Design
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HICertification
Licensed RN - 2008 - present #728144
IBCLC - 2022 - present #L-310207
References
Barbara Tewell, RN
801-664-8867
bstewell@msn.com
Julia Polin, RN
707-513-7197
jpolin@ccmc1.org
Sunny Griffith
408-627-3018
sgriffith@ccmc.org
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Community Care Management
06.2023 - Current
Shepherd
Headwaters Grazing
01.2018 - 01.2020
RN Case Manager
Mendocino Care Network
09.2017 - 01.2019
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
06.2017 - 04.2018
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Kaiser Sunset
12.2016 - 06.2017
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Alta Bates Hospital
12.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Science -
Grossmont College El Cajon
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts American And English Literature
The College of Wooster
Associate of Arts - Commercial Art And Graphic Design
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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