David McNeese

Experience

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  U.S. Army

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1995

  Medic

  • Military veteran having served for 12 years, 3 years in the U.S. Army, and 9 years in the Minnesota Army National Guard.• Served as a medic in several capacities, including intake/triage, emergency department and EMS ambulance.• Trained for and successfully performed helicopter medical evacuation of the sick and injured.• Actively participated as part of the emergency response team in a variety of emergency settings and situations and was often the only medical person or one of two medical people on the scene to care for patients in crisis. Show less

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  St. Cloud Hospital

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Telemetry Unit RN

  • Provided direct patient nursing care to cardiac patients • Responsible for extensive pre/post-operative care, extensive discharge planning /education for patients and families

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  Saint Mary's Home, Transitional Care Unit

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  RN Floor Nurse

  • Performed as charge nurse for the unit• Provided direct care to diverse population, including medical/surgical recovery

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  AseraCare Home Health

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  RN Case Manager and Visit Nurse

  • Guided client care, collaborating with other disciplines to provide best nursing practice• Identified client /family educational needs and provided teaching and resources based on those needs

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  Crystal Care Home Care

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  RN Case Manager

  Enhanced wound healing and client outcomes by assessing causes and co-factors associated with clientproblems and developing interventions.Improved client participation of healing process by educating regarding positive lifestyle changes toenhance client health.Advocated for clients with multidisciplinary teams to improve client care throughout the continuum ofcare.

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  HealthStar Home Health

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Nurse Case Manager

  Optimized client outcomes by collaborating with client, caregivers and providers across the continuumof care.Developed principles necessary to provide appropriate services and ensure patient safety.Increased rate of client recovery by educating client regarding positive lifestyle changes.

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  Senior Home Care

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  RN Case Manager

  Improved wound healing and client outcomes by providing coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of all patient care.Advocated for client's with other disciplines for optimal client care.Assessed the need for additional services and utilized community resources to meet these needs.Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for client with all care disciplines.

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  Care Plus Home Care

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  Nurse Case Manager

  Optimize wound outcomes and overall client care by providing, coordinating and supporting all clinical aspects of direct patient care.Decrease wound healing time by addressing causes and co-factors through direct action and education.Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs.Developed ideal cost effective treatments for favorable client outcomes.

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  University of Minnesota Physicians

  Mar 2017 - now

  Wound and Ostomy Nurse

  Working in the surgery clinic, assessing, troubleshooting and treating wounds. Assessing, troubleshooting and treating ostomy issues.

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  Methodist Home Care

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

  Registered Nurse

  Wound and ostomy management as well as other home care nursing duties.

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  Allina Home Care

  Oct 2018 - now

  Wound and Ostomy Nurse

  Assessing wounds, causes and cofactors, teaching regarding good nutrition, hydration and circulation and offering wound care recommendations to patients and care providers. Assessing stoma and peri-stoma, and making stoma pouching recommendations based on these assessments.