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ALEXANDRA M. HAKIM

Saddle Brook

Summary

RN since 1996, BSN since 2016 with supervisory and clinical experience in Medical-Surgical, Blood Bank, AIDS/Infectious Disease care in hospital, Pediatric and Cardiology office environments as well as Case Management. IV/Phlebotomy experience. Heavy concentration in Home Care. BCLS certification and New Jersey Licensure.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Coordinator RN

Valley Home Care
01.2021 - Current
  • Supports RN Clinical Manager as needed.
  • Reviews initial OASIS assessments for accuracy and appropriateness according to medicare regulations.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to policies, and participating in state and JCAHO audits.
  • Prioritizes urgent/emergency situations appropriately while also balancing routine care needs of patients.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and address complex medical issues.
  • Assists in the recruitment, interviewing, selection process of qualified nursing personnel to maintain high-quality clinical staffing levels.
  • Implements new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Acts as a liaison between patients, families, and medical professionals to ensure clear communication and seamless care delivery.
  • Communicates with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Builds strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
  • Educates family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Enhances staff performance through regular evaluations, joint visits, feedback, and tailored coaching sessions.
  • Performs triage on incoming patients and determines severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Makes home visits as needed.

Community Health Nurse

Valley Home Care
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Case Manager in Medicare certified, JCAHO accredited homecare agency
  • Provided initial assessment for admission to homecare, planning, implementation and supervision of nursing and home health aide services
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams (social workers, PT/OT/STS, Physicians and dieticians)
  • Assisted families to access community resources
  • Acted as patient advocate and liaison with other service providers and insurance case managers
  • Coordinated DME for patients
  • Volunteered during the COVID pandemic in the acute hospital setting, as well as Swab and Go clinics.

Discharge Nurse Navigator

Van Dyk Manor
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Worked with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, social workers, PTs, OTs, and STs to plan a safe discharge to home after a rehab stay in accordance with Medicare guidelines

Transition Care Coordinator

Patient Care
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Works with agency staff, physicians, and other professional referral sources to coordinate patient referrals to the agency in order to ensure that services are approved and initiated in a safe, timely and effective manner; processes are followed, and coordination of care is evident for all patients
  • Accepts patient referrals from discharge planning staff of all inpatient facilities(hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehab facilities and assisted-living facilities), social workers and physicians; evaluates the appropriateness for home care; coordinates the patient's transition to home
  • Understands clearly the various payer sources and the respective qualifications for coverage by those payer sources
  • Visits patients who are in inpatient facilities that are referred for services in order to educate about services provided and identify individual patient needs/expectations
  • Educates facility personnel, patients, and caregivers on home healthcare coverage and services provided
  • Assists agency staff, physician, and the patient in establishing a home health plan of treatment for the referred patient prior to discharge from the inpatient facility

RN Case Manager

eviCore Healthcare
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • RN Post-Acute Care (PAC) Case Manager for the Bundle Payment Care Initiative Program
  • Performs clinical operational processes related to transition/coordination of care and utilization/case management of Post-Acute Care services
  • Utilizes decision making and critical thinking skills in review and determination of Post-Acute Care needs based on evidence based guidelines
  • Works with hospital/facility case manager/social worker for discharge planning
  • Participates in case conferences and confers with the Medical Director for assistance as needed
  • Sends appropriate system-generated letters to providers and members as required and within established times frames
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of cultural competency and complies with privacy policies and practices
  • Identifies members with low, moderate and high risk of readmission and screens for post-acute care needs and place of service
  • PAC nurse follows the case management process identifying problems and barriers to care and through engaging the member and caregiver identifies appropriate goals and interventions
  • Creates a plan of care including self-care needs to help the member/caregiver manage their care
  • Completes the mediation reconciliation process post transition and provides medication education including safety as necessary
  • Determines if post follow up visit with the treating providers has been scheduled and assess if transportation is needed
  • Required participation for on-call rotation
  • Performs other assignments to meet organizational needs within the professional scope
  • Utilizes community resource guide as needed
  • Accesses social worker for identified psychosocial needs

RN

Home Health Services of Hackensack, an Amedisys Co.
12.2012 - 06.2015
  • On Call Triage Nurse in a Medicare certified JCAHO accredited homecare and hospice agency
  • Provides medical support to patients and families after hours
  • Communicates with interdisciplinary team and clinical managers

RN

Patient Care
10.2009 - 05.2015
  • Per Diem Clinical Manager and Case Manager in Medicare certified, JCAHO accredited homecare agency
  • Provides initial assessment for admission to homecare, planning, implementation and supervision of nursing and home health aide services
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (social workers, PT/OT/STS, Physicians and dieticians)
  • Assists families to access community resources
  • Act as patient advocate and liaison with other service providers and insurance case managers
  • Coordinates DME for patients
  • Participates in utilization review

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
01.2016

BSN Program -

University of Phoenix
01.2008

Nursing Diploma -

Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing
01.1996

Skills

  • Clinical assessment
  • Care planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient counseling

Nominations And Service

  • Nominated for Holy Name Hospital S.P.I.R.I.T. Award in 2002, 2004 and 2005
  • Nominated for Holy Name Hospital Nursing Excellence Award in 2007
  • Since 1998 has been a member of The Charles Seller Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) charity theatre organization in which community service and fundraising is performed for those in monetary need due to medical conditions

Timeline

Clinical Coordinator RN

Valley Home Care
01.2021 - Current

Community Health Nurse

Valley Home Care
09.2018 - 01.2021

Discharge Nurse Navigator

Van Dyk Manor
06.2018 - 09.2018

Transition Care Coordinator

Patient Care
07.2016 - 06.2018

RN Case Manager

eviCore Healthcare
06.2015 - 09.2016

RN

Home Health Services of Hackensack, an Amedisys Co.
12.2012 - 06.2015

RN

Patient Care
10.2009 - 05.2015

BSN Program -

University of Phoenix

Nursing Diploma -

Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

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