Vanessa Longanecker
Summary
Offering solid foundation in nursing principles and commitment to patient-centered care, ready to learn and excel in this environment. Brings fundamental understanding of healthcare systems and patient advocacy with ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills. Ready to use and develop clinical assessment and care coordination skills in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
St. Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
04.2024 - Current
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
Charge Nurse
St. Lukes Rehab Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
09.2023 - Current
- Worked with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team to minimize healthcare burden by preventing unnecessary hospitalizations
- Fielded calls from patients, caregivers, and family members to discuss needs and treatment options
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital and facility policies and standards of care
- Coordinated daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments and patient care
- Recorded patients' medical records and monitored vital signs
- Supervised nursing staff and overseeing their needs
Home Health Travel RN
Aya/Host Healthcare
Various
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team to minimize healthcare burden by preventing unnecessary hospitalizations
- Fielded calls from patients, caregivers, and family members to discuss needs and treatment options
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries
- Collaborated with the transition team to evaluate care and discharge needs of current patient roster
- Coordinated transition of care between settings such as hospitals, home, and skilled nursing facilities
Patient Care Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
St. Charles, MO
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient goals
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
Wentzville, MO
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with the transition team to evaluate care and discharge needs of current patient roster
- Coordinated transition of care between settings such as hospitals, home, and skilled nursing facilities
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital and facility policies and standards of care
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Troy, MO
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR01.2014
Skills
- Case management knowledge
- Triaging patient concerns
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
Certification
- Registered Nursing License -2015
- Certified Dialysis Nurse, Fresenius -2018
- Certified Care Transition Nurse, Heartland Hospice -2019
Awards
Member, American Nurses Association, Member, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
RN Case Manager
St. Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
St. Lukes Rehab Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Home Health Travel RN
Aya/Host Healthcare
07.2022 - 09.2023
Patient Care Manager
Fresenius Dialysis
05.2018 - 05.2019
Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
05.2017 - 05.2018
Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Arkansas Community College