Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Samantha Adkins

Mayflower

Summary

Experienced RN Case Manager with background in providing high-quality patient care and effective case management. Strengths include strong decision-making skills, efficient coordination of care plans, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Previous work has demonstrated significant impact on improving patient outcomes through the development and implementation of comprehensive care strategies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

Gentiva Hospice
Conway
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing chronic illnesses and end-of-life issues.
  • Assessed physical, mental, and psychosocial health to create individualized care plans.
  • Monitored treatment plan effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Conducted regular visits to evaluate health status changes in home settings or long-term care facilities.
  • Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork and discharge summaries.
  • Acted as liaison between patients, families, hospice staff, and physicians regarding treatment options.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies involving hospice patients, providing crisis intervention when necessary.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, symptom management, and available resources.

Admissions Nurse LPN

Conway Behavioral Health
Conway
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conducted detailed clinical interviews to assess medical conditions of potential patients.
  • Evaluated completeness and accuracy of patient history records prior to admissions.
  • Coordinated transfer of medical records from referring hospitals for seamless admissions.
  • Managed admissions process, including paperwork completion and insurance verification.
  • Participated in case management meetings with multidisciplinary teams to discuss admissions.
  • Explained available services to prospective patients while ensuring confidentiality of information.
  • Helped patients and families navigate stressful situations to promote recovery.

LPN

Baker Ambulatory Surgery Center
Conway
07.2016 - 03.2020
  • Created and managed surgical schedules to optimize efficiency and patient flow.
  • Ensured acquisition of all required documents prior to scheduled procedures.
  • Assisted in pre-operative preparations by obtaining insurance authorizations and lab tests.
  • Maintained HIPAA compliance while handling confidential patient information.
  • Managed appointment reminders via phone and mail to enhance patient communication.
  • Conducted follow-up calls post-procedure to assess recovery and satisfaction.
  • Assisted with preoperative preparation tasks such as obtaining informed consent prior to surgery or administering preoperative medications.
  • Managed post-operative pain control measures for surgical patients utilizing pharmacological agents.

Clinic LPN

Greenbrier Family Medicine
Greenbrier
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Provided patient education regarding medications, treatments and preventive health care measures.
  • Assisted in scheduling appointments for follow-up visits and referrals to specialists as necessary.
  • Provided appropriate emotional support to patients while they were receiving care at the clinic.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in the electronic medical record system.
  • Performed vital signs on patients, including height, weight, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Monitored patient progress towards goals established by physicians during office visits.
  • Assisted physicians with exams and treatments as needed.
  • Managed medication inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
  • Maintained a clean environment by properly disposing of contaminated items according to policy guidelines.
  • Administered injections and immunizations according to clinic protocols.
  • Ordered laboratory tests, monitored results and reported any abnormalities to physician staff.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.

Director of Social Services / LPN Field Nurse

Twin lakes Therapy and Living Center
Flippin
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Monitored performance outcomes against established goals, objectives, standards and expectations.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' needs and developed individualized plans of care.
  • Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
  • Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
  • Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
  • Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
  • Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
  • Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR
05-2023

Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing

Baptist Health College
Little Rock, AR
01-2012

Skills

  • Care plan development
  • Patient assessment
  • Documentation management
  • Patient education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Insurance verification
  • New patient intake
  • End-of-life care
  • Procedure room preparation
  • Monitor vital signs
  • Immunizations and vaccinations
  • Medication administration
  • CPR Certified
  • IV management
  • Physical assessment
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Postoperative care
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Symptom management
  • Documentation compliance
  • Emotional support
  • Palliative care expertise
  • Family support
  • Pain assessment
  • End-of-life planning
  • Hospice care
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Wound care

Certification

  • RN license Number- 224324

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Gentiva Hospice
09.2023 - Current

Admissions Nurse LPN

Conway Behavioral Health
03.2020 - 05.2021

LPN

Baker Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2016 - 03.2020

Clinic LPN

Greenbrier Family Medicine
01.2015 - 07.2016

Director of Social Services / LPN Field Nurse

Twin lakes Therapy and Living Center
01.2013 - 01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing

Baptist Health College

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