Brinda Patel

I have been a nurse for over 15 years with experience in Oncology and home health services. Recently, I graduated with an FNP degree in 2021.  Well-liked among providers and patients due to the quality of care delivered to improve well beings of patients. 

Case Manager- assisteo home health, Phoenix, Az

(10/2021- current)

• Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
• Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.

case manager- advisacare home health, phoenix, Az

(10/2021- current)

• Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
• Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
• Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
• Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
• Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.

fnp intern- artisan primary care, Suncity, Az

(03/2021- 09/2021)

• Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
• Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.
• Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
• Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.

Case manager- kindred home health- Prescott, mesa and Peoria, Az

(12/2013 – 04/2021)

• Manage care coordination and promote communication among patients, social workers, PT/OT therapists, and hospital staff.
• Focuses on increasing referrals by focusing and providing excellent service to patients and building relationships with hospital case managers, primary care referral liaison, patients and caregivers.
• Evaluate and create a treatment plan to fit individual goals and healthcare standards.
• Coordinate care for patients to receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
• Actively involved in training new nurses with proper techniques, educating them about current standards of patient care, company’s operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Treat and follow treatment plan for pressure ulcer, vascular and diabetic ulcers.

case manager- mountain valley home health, Prescott valley, AZ

(02/2017- 07/2017)

• Worked as a lead RN for orthopedic program and implemented surgeon's protocol.
• Effectively involved in training new nurses, educated them regarding current standards of care, and company’s policies and procedures.
• Coordinated care with clinicians and providers to design and manage effective care plans for all patients.
• Effectively involved in managing support services and promoting communication among social workers, PT/OT therapists, and patients.
• Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
• Educated patients and family members about different treatment plans and care approaches, to reduce hospitalization.

oncology nurse- Banner good samaritan medical center, phoenix, Az

(06/2006- 09/2015)

• Created caring and compassionate environment for patients receiving chemotherapy, and IV infusion for their cancer.
• Infused chemotherapy as ordered by physician's based on patient’s cancer treatment protocol.
• Educated patients on nutrition precaution with neutropenic patients, medication side effects and proper skin care and treatments after radiation.
• Coordinated care with MSW and music therapy for community resources and emotional support.
• Provided care for patients that were recovering from medical or surgical procedures, and those requiring wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer treatment and pain management.
• Educated and informed patient and family in easy to understanding terms regarding the course of care and medications regimen, including side effects.

01/2019- 04/2021: Masters of Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner

United States University- San Diego, CA

01/2009- 09/2010: Bachelor of Nursing

Grand Canyon University- Glendale, AZ

01/2004 – 12/2006: Associate Degree in Nursing

Yavapai College- Prescott, AZ

08/2000- 05/2002: Bachelor of Science

University of Arizona- Tucson, AZ