Tammy Winkler
@tammywinkler
Experienced RN transitioning to case management to improve patient outcomes.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 20+ years of clinical experience across acute care, trauma, rehabilitation and ambulatory surgery, skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, discharge planning and EMR documentation. I hold a BSN and current BLS and ACLS certifications and have a track record of managing high-acuity cases, supervising staff, and coordinating multidisciplinary care to achieve safe transitions and quality outcomes.
I am seeking to transition into a Case Manager role where I can leverage clinical judgment, utilization review familiarity and strong advocacy to optimize continuity of care, reduce readmissions and support patients and families through complex transitions. I bring proven interdisciplinary collaboration, proficiency with EMR/ICD-10 documentation, and a dedication to measurable patient-centered outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
RN OR Circulator
USPI Harbourview Surgery Center
May 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Ensure perioperative safety and continuity of care by coordinating multiple daily cases, maintaining accurate EMR and ICD-10 documentation, and educating patients and families on post-discharge needs.
RN Circulator
SCA Health
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Provide perioperative nursing and case coordination, maintain EMR documentation, advocate for patients, and educate families to support safe discharges and continuity of care.
RN Circulator
United Surgical Partners International
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)
Provided OR circulation and perioperative support across surgical cases, maintained documentation including ICD-10, and coordinated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and efficient case flow.
RN Circulator - Trauma
Dell Seton Medical Center
Mar 2011 - Oct 2019 (8 years 7 months)
Managed high-acuity Level I trauma patients by performing rapid assessments, modifying care plans with multidisciplinary teams, and supervising nursing staff to maintain safe, efficient care.
Staff Nurse, Rehab Unit
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Jul 1994 - Jan 1997 (2 years 6 months)
Designed and implemented individualized rehabilitation care and discharge plans, educated patients and families on chronic illness management, and advocated for services to support long-term independence.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
OUOld Dominion University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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