Selam Jifar
Fort Washington
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Case manager dedicated to making positive impacts in patients’ lives while contributing to an effective team-working environment. Experienced with comprehensive patient care management and interdisciplinary collaboration including over 10 years of Acute bedside nursing and 2 years of Case Management experience. Utilizes effective communication skills to coordinate and streamline care plans. Proven track record in managing complex cases and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager II
Davita Integrated Kidney Care
Washington DC/Silver Spring, MD
11.2023 - Current
- Manage a Caseload of 220-300 End Stage Renal Disease patients, collaborating with multiple Nephrology practices and dialysis clinics
- Conducted reviews of medical records and performed assessments of patients through telephonic or in-person interactions to identify medical, social, emotional, and financial needs. Developed tailored interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Collaborated with healthcare providers and community resources to facilitate comprehensive support.
- Coordinate care for patients with transition of care post hospitalization, management of complex/at risk and new to dialysis patients
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, and provider follow ups
- Evaluate treatment Plans to assess barriers to achieving goals and implement alternate interventions as appropriate
- Mentored newly hired nurse case managers to enhance clinical competencies.
Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Tele/IMC
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 09.2023
- -Completed two contracts at Johns Hopkins Hospital on a Neurosciences unit inclusive of Med/Surg/Tele, Stroke and IMC care during 04/2023-09/2023
- -Completed contract at Adventist Healthcare on a Covid-19 Med/Surg Tele unit during 01/2023-03/2023
- -Provided specialized nursing care of patients with brain and nervous system disorders, including stroke, brain tumors, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases
- -Frequent monitoring of patients' neurological and physical status, vital signs, and response to treatments.
- -Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- -Educate patients and their families about neurological conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse – Float Pool
Cross County Nurses
Boca Raton, FL
06.2021 - 12.2022
- -Completed contract at University of Maryland at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center during 09/2022-12/2022
- -Completed two contracts at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center during 06/2022-01/2022
- -Floated to various units including ED-Boarder, Medical/Surgical, Neuro, Cardiac, Oncology, and Observation units
- -Occasionally covered charge nurse responsibilities
- -Coordinated with the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- -Assessed patients’ and families’ knowledge levels of diagnosis and treatment plans and educated accordingly
Registered Nurse – Float Pool
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
07.2019 - 05.2021
- -Floated to various units including Covid-19, Medical/Surgical, Cardiac, Neuro, IMCU, Oncology, Observation, and Joint/Spine units
- -Peer Reviewed recognition for going above and beyond in compassion, trust, dedication, quality, and diversity
- -Collaborated with the healthcare team in evaluating patients’ progress and alternative interventions
- -Educated patients and families on diagnosis, disease management, treatment plans and preventative care
Registered Nurse – Oncology
Saint Agnes Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2019
- -Provided patient care to patients with various types of cancer diagnosis
- -Educated and counseled patients and families on diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment plans
- -Monitored patients’ responses and progress to treatments
- -Performed Venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintain central venous access devices
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Doctors Community Hospital
Lanham, MD
07.2014 - 04.2019
- -Monitored for abnormalities in patients’ physical assessments, cardiac rhythms, and diagnostic results
- -Performed NIH screening of Stroke patients
- -Precepted newly graduated nurses through Residency program and trained seasoned nurses to the unit and policies
- -Provided nursing care of Orthopedic patients and completed pre and post-operative procedures
- -Monitored for post-operative complications while implementing preventive measures
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Proactive needs identification
- Multi-tasking and organization
- Value personal integrity
- Adaptable during stressful circumstances
- Experienced with EMR Meditech, Epic and Cerner system
Affiliations
- ACLS and BLS Certifications
- American Nurses Association
Certification
Registered Nurse Licensure in Maryland and Washington DC
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager II
Davita Integrated Kidney Care
11.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Tele/IMC
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse – Float Pool
Cross County Nurses
06.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse – Float Pool
Anne Arundel Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse – Oncology
Saint Agnes Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Doctors Community Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2019
Associates of Science - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County