Ruthann Tumavitch
Scranton
Summary
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization. In addition assessing and offering acute care needs in patient's home including IV medication administration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Rn case manager
Commonwealth Home Health of Moses Taylor
03.2015 - 02.2021
- Initial assessment of clients for home health with development of plan of care and managing throughout their episode until discharge
- Worked with multidisciplinary team including physical therapist occupational therapist LPNs and home health aides aides
RN Case Manager Geisinger at Home
Geisinger
03.2021 - Current
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, providers, and patients.
- 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.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Responded to acute needs of patient's, administering IV infusions, giving IM injections, drawing lab work, coordinating testing
RN
Commonwealth Home Health and Hospice of Nepa
01.2001 - 03.2015
- Varied positions throughout my employment
- Began as RN case manager for home health
- RN case manager for hospice for approximately three years and clinical manager for hospice for approximately two years
- Manager experience included managing a ten bed inpatient unit as well as a home program for hospice
RN
Mercy hospital
06.1998 - 01.2001
- Rn MedSurg unit
- Included direct patient care and charge nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Scranton
Scranton, Pa05.1998
Skills
- Patient needs assessment
- Clinical care oversight
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient evaluation
- High level of autonomy
- Medication administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
RN Case Manager Geisinger at Home
Geisinger
03.2021 - Current
Rn case manager
Commonwealth Home Health of Moses Taylor
03.2015 - 02.2021
RN
Commonwealth Home Health and Hospice of Nepa
01.2001 - 03.2015
RN
Mercy hospital
06.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Scranton
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