I have successfully triaged and managed for hospice agencies for the last 15 years. I bring value to an organization that includes extensive knowledge in all aspects of the hospice program.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Triage Manager
Healing Care Hospice
Downey, CA
03.2023 - Current
I Manage the hospice program after normal business hours
I am responsible for all incoming calls, patient follow-up, referrals, scheduling and conflict resolution
Triage Manager
Legacy Hospice
11.2020 - 03.2023
Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Triage Supervisor
TeamHealth
Fairhope, AL
04.2013 - 06.2020
Triage after hour calls from skilled nursing facilities across Alabama
RN Regional Triage Manager
Gretchen Schaeffer/ED
Foothill Ranch, CA
05.2008 - 03.2015
Hospice Care of The West-Anaheim, Ca949-338-3432
Managed all aspects of the multisite hospice program after hours that included triaging incoming calls, education, intake, scheduling, compliance, conflict resolution and reporting
Administrator
SouthernCare Hospice
01.2004 - 01.2009
Responsible for organization, supervision, and growth of the hospice program
During my tenure the average daily census grew from30 to150 and the number of FTE's from10 to50
My responsibilities included establishing and implementing goals for the local organization, oversight of patient and family care, hiring and termination of employees, and maintaining P&L reports
I had one deficiency free state survey and maintained a corporate compliance score of94% or better
I established a local quality improvement program that was adopted and then used regionally
I also took the local facility from a net revenue of -3% to18%
Floor nurse
Forrest General Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004
I worked on the ortho/neuro unit that also received overflow from dialysis unit
I was responsible for total care of patient from admission to discharge that consisted of wound care, physical therapy, maintaining drains, neuro status, G-tubes, NG tubes, blood sugars, traction etc