Rachel Palmer
@rachelpalmer
I am a registered nurse specializing in case management and oncology.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a BSN-prepared registered nurse with broad experience across inpatient, oncology, hospice and behavioral health settings, focused on coordinating care and achieving optimal patient outcomes.
In my current practice I lead discharge planning, submit referrals to home health and post-acute services, coordinate durable medical equipment, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and payer authorization when needed.
I am chemotherapy- and immunotherapy-certified and experienced administering oncology medications; I have also served as a charge nurse, preceptor and team lead, guiding staff, orienting new hires, and auditing quality and safety practices.
I engage in continuing education, mentor students and new nurses, and seek opportunities to combine clinical nursing, case management and staff development to improve patient-centered care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Nurse Case Manager
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years)
Coordinate transitions of care from acute hospital to home and post-acute settings, submitting referrals and arranging durable medical equipment to optimize recovery and payer authorizations. Administer inpatient nursing care, chemotherapy as certified, and assume charge nurse responsibilities when needed.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Northern Illinois Hospice
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year)
Performed assessments and symptom management for hospice patients, ordered and administered treatments, and educated families to maximize comfort and quality of life. Supervised CNAs and LPNs and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic end-of-life care.
Floor Nurse / Preceptor / Team Lead
Mercy Health Javon Bea Hospital
Jul 2017 - Aug 2021 (4 years 1 month)
Administered medications and treatments on med/surg and oncology floors, performed assessments to evaluate treatment effectiveness, and maintained unit quality and safety. Precepted new nurses and led shift communications to improve patient handoffs and unit flow.
Registered Nurse
Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus
Jun 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Provided nursing care in inpatient addiction treatment, including medication-assisted detox, first aid, and management of mental and emotional distress while ensuring client safety. Facilitated communication between clients, medical staff, and families to support recovery goals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WUWestern Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Activities and societies: Obtained ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification; Participated in OSF New Knowledge and Innovation committee; Engages in continuing education to maintain nursing licensure
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University, conferred March 2021.
RCRock Valley College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Nursing
Activities and societies: Member of Alpha Delta Nu nursing honors society; Member of the nursing student advisory board; Presented at Rockford Career Expo 2015; Mentored first-semester nursing students; Volunteered at Rock Valley College Health Care Career Fair
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Rock Valley College, conferred May 2015.
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