Amber Crist
Boise
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Home Health RN Case Manager with 11 years of experience in delivering patient-centered care. Proficient in developing individualized care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to improving health outcomes through education and support, while fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
RN Case Manager
Horizon Home Health and Hospice
01.2015 - Current
- Managed Start of Care, Resumptions of Care, and daily nursing visits for a diverse patient population.
- Managed a caseload of 30-40 homebound patients; supervised and delegated tasks to a team of 5 LPNs and multiple HHAs, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs, and implement effective care strategies.
- Managed care for patients with central lines, catheters, and wound care needs, and provided education on chronic disease management.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor patient progress, and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on the management of health conditions to reduce hospitalizations.
- Maintained open communication with community healthcare providers regarding patient needs and changes in condition to facilitate comprehensive care.
RN Case Manager
Multi-care Home Health
08.2014 - 01.2015
- In-home, one-on-one bedside care for a nonverbal, immobile patient with cerebral palsy.
- Managed 24/7 TPN with weekly PICC line care, and administered meds via PICC.
- Provided G-tube care: administration of medications, skin care, and flushing.
- Oral suctioning, pain management, and incontinence care.
- End-of-life care.
Registered Nurse
Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided care to neurological and orthopedic surgery patients.
- Assessed patient status and notified charge nurse/physician of clinical changes.
- Administered/managed medications, pain management, provided patient education.
- Implemented physician orders and provided accurate documentation of patient care.
- Provided IV therapy, oxygen therapy, wound care, PEG and NG tube care, oral suctioning, and Foley catheter care.
CNA
Progressive Nursing
Boise
05.2011 - 04.2014
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Supervised patients with confusion.
- Supported mobility and transportation of patients within the facility.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Completed bladder scans to assess for urinary retention.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Education
Certified Wound Care Nurse -
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN03-2023
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nampa, ID
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID02.2010
Skills
- Case management
- Comprehensive OASIS assessment
- Development of personalized care plans
- Patient education
- Chronic disease management
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Discharge planning
- Education on community resources
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Ostomy care and PEG tube care
- Central line and peripheral line
- Foley and suprapubic catheter care
- Aspira drains
- Complex and chronic wound care management: expert in wound VAC therapy
References
References available upon request.
Certification
CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse)
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Horizon Home Health and Hospice
01.2015 - Current
RN Case Manager
Multi-care Home Health
08.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2014 - 08.2014
CNA
Progressive Nursing
05.2011 - 04.2014
Certified Wound Care Nurse -
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
Boise State University
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nampa, ID
College of Western Idaho