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Airica Steed, RN

Orland Park,IL

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long term acute care, hospice/home health focusing on quality improvement and patient-centered care. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through care coordination, data analysis and evidence-based practices. Expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration and leading initiatives that ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

Work History

Registered Nurse Consultant

Breakthrough Innovation Partners
Chicago, Illinois
  • Provided strategic recommendations to enhance patient care quality through efficient resource utilization.
  • Developed cost-saving strategies for hospitals, clinics, and health systems.
  • Analyzed data from diverse sources to pinpoint clinical operational improvement opportunities.
  • Supervised clinical and nursing activities, leveraging clinical expertise to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Participated in hospital committees to drive quality assurance initiatives.
  • Investigated patient care complaints, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions that significantly improved patient outcomes.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring confidentiality.
  • Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness according to established standards.
  • Created policies and procedures related to nursing practice standards within the organization's scope of services.
  • Implemented appropriate workflow solutions based on client requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
  • Provided strategic advice and guidance to healthcare organizations on operational and financial performance improvement initiatives.

Registered Nurse Consultant - 1099 Contractor

QuickMed Urgent Cares
Youngstown & Cleveland, Ohio
  • Provided recommendations to enhance patient care quality through efficient resource utilization.
  • Supervised nursing activities, applying clinical expertise to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Analyzed data from diverse sources to pinpoint clinical operational improvement opportunities.
  • Supervised clinical and nursing activities, leveraging clinical expertise to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness according to established standards.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
  • Investigated and resolved patient care complaints promptly.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends and opportunities for clinical operations improvement.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions that significantly improved patient outcomes.
  • Monitored compliance of quality assurance activities with regulatory requirements.

Registered Nurse Consultant - 1099 Contractor

Loretto Hospital
Chicago, IL
  • Provided strategic recommendations to enhance patient care quality through efficient resource utilization.
  • Developed cost-saving strategies for hospitals, clinics, and health systems.
  • Analyzed data from diverse sources to pinpoint clinical operational improvement opportunities. Recommended strategies to enhance patient care quality by optimizing resource utilization.
  • Recommended strategies to enhance patient care quality by optimizing resource utilization.
  • Participated in hospital committees representing nursing services for policy development.
  • Ensured adherence to laws, regulations, and standards governing health service delivery.
  • Oversaw implementation of approved changes impacting nursing service delivery.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Researched evidence-based practices to inform nursing staff on best care methods.
  • Collaborated with health organizations to design programs that improve community health.
  • Created a system for measuring performance indicators that would help determine areas where improvements could be made in providing better patient care.

Registered Nurse - Agency

Professional Nursing, Inc/Beitler Staffing
Chicago, IL
  • Delivered quality nursing care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and home health environments.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care for assigned individuals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create customized treatment plans for patients.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.
  • Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
  • Ensured adherence to professional practice standards and healthcare regulations.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and families to gather comprehensive case histories.
  • Advocated for vulnerable populations by supporting state-level policy changes.

Registered Nurse/Flex Pool

Lake County Health Department /Winchester House
Libertyville, IL
  • Executed standards of care to deliver quality nursing services in skilled nursing facility.
  • Specialized in Medicare patient population, long-term geriatrics, and dementia/alzheimer's care.
  • Supervised CNAs, aides, clerical staff, and other support personnel for optimal performance.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with various medical procedures.
  • Collaborated with diverse healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans.
  • Ensured compliance with professional practice standards and relevant healthcare regulations.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities, including follow-up appointments and service referrals.
  • Facilitated communication among payers, providers, and patients regarding authorization issues.

Area Case Manager/Registered Nurse

Kindred Hospital Chicago North
Chicago, IL
  • Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
  • Facilitated communication among clients, families, caregivers, and social services to meet client needs.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions by reviewing medical histories and interpreting diagnostic test results.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure safe transitions into the community.
  • Developed strategies to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions through proactive case management interventions.
  • Monitored patient admissions and discharges to enhance care coordination and resource utilization.
  • Prepared admissions paperwork for new patients and updated existing records as required.
  • Analyzed data from claims, provider reports, and patient surveys to identify service utilization trends.

Registered Nurse/Registry

Franciscan/St. James Health & Hospital
Olympia Fields, IL
  • Delivered quality nursing care in medical/surgical, telemetry, and step-down units utilizing Meditech documentation.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Ensured compliance with Joint Commission and CMS regulations throughout patient care processes.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities, including follow-up appointments and referrals.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with various medical procedures.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental performance.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and standards of care.

Admissions Registered Nurse/Case Manager

VITAS Hospice
Matteson, IL
  • Served as admissions nurse, advocating for VITAS hospice program across healthcare settings.
  • Conducted educational in-services and presentations on hospice benefits for professionals and families.
  • Performed utilization reviews and case management to evaluate consults against clinical criteria.
  • Delivered patient care, including pain management and palliative services, in south suburban region.
  • Assessed new admissions for required service levels to ensure appropriate care.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice eligibility.
  • Facilitated referrals between hospitals, nursing facilities, and home health agencies as needed.

Registered Nurse

USC University Hospital/Tenet
Los Angeles, CA
  • Coordinated resources with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality nursing care in acute settings.
  • Followed care standards to enhance patient outcomes and promote health awareness.
  • Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations swiftly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Actively engaged in departmental quality improvement initiatives to elevate care standards.
  • Oversaw discharge planning, arranging follow-up appointments and additional service referrals.
  • Conducted intake assessments to collect comprehensive patient and family case histories.
  • Managed patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring accurate related paperwork.

Education

Doctor of Education - Leadership

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Masters Business Administration - Healthcare Concentration

Governors State University
University Park, Illinois

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Rush University
Chicago, Illinois

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation and Data Analysis
  • Case Management and Care Coordination
  • Admissions and Discharge Planning
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-solving
  • Quality Improvement & Patient Satisfaction
  • Regulatory Compliance Standards
  • Utilization Review Processes
  • Evidence-based Practice
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Medicaid/Medicare & Commercial Plans
  • Hospitals, LTACH, SNF, Hospice/Home Health

Timeline

Registered Nurse Consultant

Breakthrough Innovation Partners

Registered Nurse Consultant - 1099 Contractor

QuickMed Urgent Cares

Registered Nurse Consultant - 1099 Contractor

Loretto Hospital

Registered Nurse - Agency

Professional Nursing, Inc/Beitler Staffing

Registered Nurse/Flex Pool

Lake County Health Department /Winchester House

Area Case Manager/Registered Nurse

Kindred Hospital Chicago North

Registered Nurse/Registry

Franciscan/St. James Health & Hospital

Admissions Registered Nurse/Case Manager

VITAS Hospice

Registered Nurse

USC University Hospital/Tenet

Doctor of Education - Leadership

Olivet Nazarene University

Masters Business Administration - Healthcare Concentration

Governors State University

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Rush University

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