Adina Love
Gosport
Summary
Registered Nurse with a proven track record in patient advocacy and emotional support. Expertise in critical thinking and comprehensive assessments to develop tailored care plans. Experienced case manager delivering quality care to diverse patient populations. Collaborates effectively with healthcare providers and administrators to meet patient needs.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AccentCare Hospice
Indianapolis
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate patient services.
- Documented patient interactions and care provided in electronic health records.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions according to established protocols.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
Fort Wayne
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs.
- Monitored patient progress to adjust care strategies as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AccentCare Hospice
Indianapolis
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Coordinated services and resources for optimal patient support.
- Advocated for patient needs within interdisciplinary team meetings.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
Indianapolis
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care And Seasons Hospice
St Louis
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as long-term care facilities or private homes.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Caretenders Hospice
Indianapolis
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted home visits to assess the physical and mental condition of assigned patients.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heart To Heart Hospice
Elkhart
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Tidewell Hospice
Sarasota
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
Indianapolis
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights during inpatient hospice care
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
Columbia
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Conducted home visits to assess the physical and mental condition of assigned patients.
- Created detailed documentation of patient health history including lab results, treatments and medications prescribed.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
Fishers
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided compassionate care to patients in home settings.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Tru Community Care
Lafayette
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
IU Health Bloomington Home Hospice
Bloomington
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient operation room protocols.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Adhered strictly to policies related to infection control within the operating room environment.
Inpatient Hospice Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospice House
Bloomington
10.2013 - 01.2019
- Mentored new nurses on best practices for hospice care delivery.
- Educated family members on symptom management, end-of-life care options, and the grieving process.
- Administered intravenous anesthetics and pain medications to provide comfort at end of life
Registered Nurse
Premier Healthcare Walk-In Clinic
Bloomington
09.2012 - 02.2017
- Administered medications and immunizations as prescribed by a physician.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
Registered Nurse
Garden Villa Nursing Home
Bloomington
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Administered daily medications and treatments to nursing home residents.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
- Instructed staff members on proper techniques related to resident care.
Assembly Line Production Worker
General Electric Company
Bloomington
09.1988 - 09.2009
- Operated assembly line equipment for efficient production at General Electric.
- Inspected components for quality assurance before assembly.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly processes and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington, IN05-2012
Skills
- Care coordination
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Pain management
- Symptom management
- End-of-life care
- Wound care management
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Advocacy for patients
- Oxygen therapy
- Bereavement support
- Hospice care management
Certification
Registered Nurse with Indiana Professional Licensing Agency in 2012
Affiliations
Volunteer with Indiana University Health Hospice from 2007-2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AccentCare Hospice
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
02.2025 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AccentCare Hospice
09.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
05.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care And Seasons Hospice
03.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Caretenders Hospice
07.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heart To Heart Hospice
12.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Tidewell Hospice
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
11.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
01.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Tru Community Care
10.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
IU Health Bloomington Home Hospice
06.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse Case Manager
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2020
Inpatient Hospice Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospice House
10.2013 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Premier Healthcare Walk-In Clinic
09.2012 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Garden Villa Nursing Home
08.2012 - 10.2013
Assembly Line Production Worker
General Electric Company
09.1988 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana