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Casey Jo Sorensen

Brimfield

Summary

Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 15 years of nursing experience seeking full time employment. I am detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate, willing to learn and conquer professional challenges with excellent problem solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Nursing Services

The Loft Rehab Of Peoria
05.2023 - Current
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.

Restorative Nurse/Wound Care Nurse Manager

Aperion Care Morton Villa
10.2014 - 05.2023


  • Kept facility in compliance with all guidelines regarding wounds. Maintained facility pressure injuries at no more than 2 facility acquired in a consecutive 5 years.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed staff nurses and certified aides. Ensuring all compliance with regulations and provided education on changes to stay in compliance.

Clinic Staff Nurse

VA Medical Center
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Administered care to over 100 patient team

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
05.2021

Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
01.2013

Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse

United States Navy Hospital Corps School
Great Lakes, IL
06.2005

Skills

  • Administrative Staff Supervision
  • Care Review
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Facility Oversight
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Wound Care
  • Assessing Residents
  • Nurse Collaboration
  • Admissions Screening

Timeline

Assistant Director of Nursing Services

The Loft Rehab Of Peoria
05.2023 - Current

Clinic Staff Nurse

VA Medical Center
05.2017 - 03.2018

Restorative Nurse/Wound Care Nurse Manager

Aperion Care Morton Villa
10.2014 - 05.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Illinois Central College

Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse

Louisiana State University At Shreveport

Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse

United States Navy Hospital Corps School

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