ANGELA FRENCH
OMAHA
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care, education, and communication. Proven track record of strong leadership ability. Experience with implementing strategies that enhance patient outcomes and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong ability to build relationships with patients and healthcare teams, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Case Manager- Multiple Sclerosis
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha
11.2015 - Current
- Manage comprehensive care for high-volume MS and demyelinating disease patients, providing in-clinic and remote case management.
- Educate and empower patients throughout their multiple sclerosis experience.
- Collaborate in the development of new therapy plans and medication protocols. Spearhead workflow enhancements for medication and treatment processes.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient services and resources.
- Design and implement orientation programs for new nursing staff.
- Presented nursing caseload and metrics at a national leadership conference (Nashville, TN) with leadership
- Presented on Collaboration of Care at MS Symposium in Omaha, NE in partnership with specialty pharmacist.
- Collaborated on ad-board project enhancing strategy for new MS medication launch.
- Lead Unit Based Council as Chair, Co-chair, and Advisor
- Facilitated monthly meetings with multidisciplinary teams, integrating nursing and support staff input.
Presented critical topics at department meetings with providers and pharmacy leaders.
Medical Review Nurse Analyst
Wisconsin Physician's Services
08.2012 - 11.2015
- Performed comprehensive evaluations of medical claims to determine necessity and compliance.
- Specialized in executing comprehensive reviews across therapy, rehabilitation, SNF, prior authorizations, and acute inpatient care.
- Coached and supported new nurse analysts in skill enhancement and professional growth.
Part-Time Clinic Nurse
Children's Physician's Clinic
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Conduct triage calls, administer vaccinations, perform screenings (hearing, vision, PFT), and provide treatments for pediatric patients at the direction of the physician.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients in a compassionate manner.
- Educated families on health management and preventive care practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation according to clinic standards.
Neurosciences Staff Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
06.2008 - 08.2012
- Delivered care for patients with acute neurological conditions
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Maintained BLS, ACLS, and stroke certifications.
- Mentored new nurses as a preceptor
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
Education
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE08.2008
Skills
- Care Coordination & Case Management
- Patient & Family Education
- Medication & Treatment Monitoring
- Team Leadership & Training
- Clinical Protocol Development
- Quality Improvement & Metrics Tracking
Professional Engagement And Community Involvement
- Active participant in MS community outreach, including MS Walk and Bike MS fundraising events.
- Attended the 2017 MS Consortium, contributing to program improvements and knowledge sharing.
- Speaker at multiple events focusing on MS patient care, nursing metrics and collaboration of care among the multidisciplinary team.
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager- Multiple Sclerosis
Nebraska Medicine
11.2015 - Current
Medical Review Nurse Analyst
Wisconsin Physician's Services
08.2012 - 11.2015
Part-Time Clinic Nurse
Children's Physician's Clinic
01.2010 - 01.2013
Neurosciences Staff Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
06.2008 - 08.2012
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Clarkson College