Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive 31 years of experience, specializing in geriatrics and Medicare Advantage I-SNP NP. Expert in home health care, hospice, and palliative care, with a proven track record in reducing hospitalizations and enhancing patient safety through advanced wound care and treatment planning. Proficient in EMR systems, committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life through detailed assessments and collaborative care strategies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified I-SNP NP
Provider Partners Health Plans
St Charles, MO
06.2024 - 11.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified I-SNP NP
TruHealth Medicare Advantage
St. Louis, MO
10.2023 - 05.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
United Health Group Optum
St. Louis, MO
03.2023 - 06.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
Empower Me Wellness
Chesterfield, MO
05.2022 - 02.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
Prospero Health Palliative Care
St. Louis, MO
09.2021 - 04.2022
FNP-C Post Acute Care
Mercy Care Management
St. Louis, MO
04.2014 - 12.2016
Managed care for 75 members, cutting hospitalizations from 1000+ to 300
Conducted proactive assessments to shift facilities from high to low risk
Implemented wound care protocols, boosting patient recovery
Collaborated with families to enhance member quality of life
Ordered diagnostic tests to accurately treat and prevent illness exacerbations
Clinical Instructor
Mizzou MOQI Research Project
09.2013 - 02.2014
Medicare Wellness Visits
Staff Care
01.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
BJC Home Health Care
St. Louis, MO
03.2008 - 01.2011
Telephone Triage-Remote position
Intellicare
St. Louis, MO
02.2007 - 12.2007
RN Case Manager
United Health Group
St. Louis, MO
10.2005 - 01.2007
Case Manager
Medical Employment Directory
St. Louis, MO
06.2004 - 10.2005
Hospital Float
Favorite Nurses
St. Louis, MO
09.2001 - 08.2004
Case Manager
SSM Home Health Care
West
10.1997 - 10.2001
Educated LTC staff on INTERACT for hospitalization prevention, achieving 89% admission reduction
Collaborated with staff on Treat In Place strategies, enhancing patient care and reducing ED visits
Applied analytical skills to assess and address high-risk areas, ensuring safer work environment
Case Manager
Nurses and Company Home Health Care
St. Charles, MO
10.1994 - 10.1997
RN Float
Deaconess Hospital West and Central
St. Louis, MO
09.1993 - 10.1994
Education
Masters of Science and Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
University of Missouri St. Louis
08.2012
BSN - Science and Nursing
University of Missouri St. Louis
01.2009
Associates of Science - Nursing
St. Charles County Community College
08.1993
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner -
AANP
10.2027
Skills
Geriatrics
Case Management
Home Health Care
Hospice
Palliative Care
EMR Systems
Patient Assessment
Treatment Planning
Wound Care
Medicare Advantage
Hospitalization Prevention
Telehealth Services
Organizational Skills
Analytical Skills
Certification
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 10/01/12, 10/31/27, AANP
CPR BLS 11/07/2024 to 12/2026
Phone
+1, 6367515009
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified I-SNP NP
Provider Partners Health Plans
06.2024 - 11.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified I-SNP NP
TruHealth Medicare Advantage
10.2023 - 05.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
United Health Group Optum
03.2023 - 06.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
Empower Me Wellness
05.2022 - 02.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
Prospero Health Palliative Care
09.2021 - 04.2022
FNP-C Post Acute Care
Mercy Care Management
04.2014 - 12.2016
Clinical Instructor
Mizzou MOQI Research Project
09.2013 - 02.2014
Medicare Wellness Visits
Staff Care
01.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
BJC Home Health Care
03.2008 - 01.2011
Telephone Triage-Remote position
Intellicare
02.2007 - 12.2007
RN Case Manager
United Health Group
10.2005 - 01.2007
Case Manager
Medical Employment Directory
06.2004 - 10.2005
Hospital Float
Favorite Nurses
09.2001 - 08.2004
Case Manager
SSM Home Health Care
10.1997 - 10.2001
Case Manager
Nurses and Company Home Health Care
10.1994 - 10.1997
RN Float
Deaconess Hospital West and Central
09.1993 - 10.1994
Masters of Science and Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Certification