Tabethia Willoughby
Portland
Summary
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments and Case Managment, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and established protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on ICU protocols, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes, CRRT, rotoprone, and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in coordinating complex patient cases effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Developed professional relationships with community partners to enhance available support services for patients transitioning from acute care settings. Including SNF placement, HHC, Outpatient services, DME arrangement, post hospital follow ups, etc.
- Led process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency in case management operations while maintaining excellent clinical outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
Communication
Collaboration
Self motivated
Attention to detail
Clinical knowledge
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Bachelor of Science -
Ball State University