Casey Howell

Took a planned career hiatus to manage complex family healthcare needs and personal health optimization while serving as a patient advocate. Maintained active RN licensure and completed AI and Legal Nurse Consulting upskilling to prepare for re-entry into the workforce.

Managed intake assessments and detox protocols for a high-volume addiction services unit, ensuring patient safety and stabilization. Administered medications and monitored withdrawal symptoms using CIWA protocols, achieving zero medication errors, and supported interdisciplinary recovery planning for transitions to outpatient care.

Performed rapid triage and comprehensive intake assessments in a fast-paced outpatient mental health clinic. Coordinated medication management and compliance reviews and served as a liaison across pharmacists, counselors, and physicians to optimize recovery-focused care plans.

Provided high-acuity bedside care for 4–5 telemetry-monitored patients, managing complex cardiac diagnoses and post-surgical recovery. Coordinated discharge planning for 100% of assigned patients in collaboration with insurance providers and case managers to help prevent readmission.

Managed critically ill, ventilator-dependent patients with multi-comorbidity care in a high-intensity setting. Conducted emergency interventions including Code Blue responses and used electronic documentation systems to maintain accurate shift-to-shift patient data transfer.

Directed care for patients with Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and chronic autoimmune conditions while focusing on dignity and quality of life. Coordinated with hospice, social workers, and families to manage end-of-life care and long-term placement strategies.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Purdue University.

Earned an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from Valencia Community College.