Terry Carlisle
Lexington
Summary
Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in cardiac nursing and case management, specializing in CVICU, Cath Lab, and step-down care. Expertise in cardiac pharmacology, including antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and cholesterol-lowering agents. Over a decade of case management experience, excelling in medication management, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and chronic disease management. Passionate about cardiac research and advancing evidence-based medication therapies to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Aetna
01.2022 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
RN Case Manager
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversaw the care and transition management of hospitalized inmates across 21 state institutions, ensuring continuity of care and optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving health requirements.
- Streamlined discharge planning, ensuring patients received necessary resources and support for recovery at home.
RN Case Manager
Palmetto Health Richland
10.2012 - 06.2019
- Partnered with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans, ensuring seamless transitions of care, including medication management, durable medical equipment (DME), IV infusions, and home health services.
- Specialized in case management for Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) patients, optimizing care transitions and implementing strategies to reduce readmission rates.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall clinical performance and patient outcomes.
Telemetry & Cardiac Cath Lab, RN
Palmetto Health Richland
09.2008 - 10.2012
- Delivered specialized cardiac care for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), myocardial infarction (MI), post-stent procedures, and pulmonary hypertension, ensuring comprehensive treatment and optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in cardiac catheterization procedures and monitored patients for post-procedure complications.
Cardiovascular ICU, RN
Providence Hospital and Medical Center
10.2005 - 10.2008
- Maintained a high level of professional competence by staying current on best practices and emerging trends within the field of cardiovascular critical care nursing.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting nursing interventions as needed to achieve optimal results without compromising safety or ethical standards.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail in administering medications and documenting accurate dosages.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in managing complex cases while adhering to established policies, protocols, and guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC01-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01-1996
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Research utilization
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Aetna
01.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
06.2019 - 06.2021
RN Case Manager
Palmetto Health Richland
10.2012 - 06.2019
Telemetry & Cardiac Cath Lab, RN
Palmetto Health Richland
09.2008 - 10.2012
Cardiovascular ICU, RN
Providence Hospital and Medical Center
10.2005 - 10.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Carolina
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