ANDREA JENSEN
Perry Hall,MD
Summary
Experienced rehabilitation and nursing professional with a comprehensive background in patient care and the recovery process. Prioritizes team collaboration and excels at adapting to changing needs. Demonstrates reliability and a results-driven approach through expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions. Highly valued for empathy, strong communication skills, and ability to foster patient progress.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
11.2016 - Current
- Evaluates clients through a comprehensive on-site and/or telephonic assessment and clinical record review in collaboration with physicians,
nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers and other multidisciplinary team members involved in the client's care. - Identifies clients who meet program criteria for Comprehensive Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation and facilitate effective care transitions from the acute hospital setting to the rehabilitation setting
- Determines medical readiness for potential clients using critical thinking skills and excellent assessment skills
- Develops ongoing professional relationships and maintains marketing plans with referral sources
- Acts as a resource person in defining services and educating physicians, staff, clients, families, and insurance companies about Comprehensive Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation
- Coordinates insurance authorizations, bed assignments, and clinical approvals under rehabilitation guidelines
- Case manages and advocates for clients with interdisciplinary team and implements outlined treatment plans
Case Manager
Johns Hopkins University-POTS Clinic
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Enhanced care coordination for clients in the POTS clinic with complex medical needs through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Assisted clients and families with initiation of IV hydration for home/outpatient infusions
- Helped clients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Collaborated with insurance providers to secure coverage for necessary medical services, reducing financial burdens for clients and their families.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support.
Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2006 - 10.2016
- Evaluated clients through a comprehensive on-site and/or telephonic assessment and clinical record review in collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members involved in the client's care
- Identified clients who meet program criteria for Comprehensive Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation and facilitate effective care transitions from the acute hospital setting to the rehabilitation setting
- Determined medical readiness for potential clients using critical thinking skills and excellent assessment skills
- Developed ongoing professional relationships and maintains marketing plans with referral sources
- Acted as a resource person in defining services and educating physicians, staff, patients and their families, and insurance companies about Comprehensive Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation
- Coordinated insurance authorizations, bed assignments, and clinical approvals under rehabilitation guidelines
- Consistently met and exceeeds department budgeted goals for referrals and admissions for assigned hospitals
Registered Nurse
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
07.1990 - 09.2006
- Worked as a Primary Nurse on a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit
- Provided specialized care to clients with spinal cord injuries, ventilator dependence, orthopedic surgeries, cerebrovascular accidents, and other various neuromuscular disorders
- Utilized the nursing process to manage care for an average of five rehabilitation clients from admission to discharge
- Educated clients on how to be independent at their highest level of function
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to set and meet goals for clients
- Served as a Nurse Preceptor for new graduate nurses/newly hired nurses/nursing assistants
- Worked as a Charge Nurse on the Spinal Cord Injury Unit as well as the CARF Accredited Stroke Unit
Registered Nurse
Tri-Home Services, Inc.
04.1993 - 06.1993
- Worked as a Private Duty Registered Nurse for a ventilator dependent client requiring complex specialized medical care in the home setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Baltimore, MD01.1999
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County~ Essex
Baltimore, MD01.1990
Skills
- Advanced clinical skills in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Ability to work autonomously
- Reliability and professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Coordination with interdisciplinary teams
- Time management abilities
- Proficiency with documentation in electronic health records
- Insurance knowledge
- Health promotion
- Discharge planning and case management
Certification
CRRN-Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, 2002-present
Awards
"Nurse of the Year" Award for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit-2 East, 1998
Timeline
Case Manager
Johns Hopkins University-POTS Clinic
02.2021 - 10.2021
Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
11.2016 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2006 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Tri-Home Services, Inc.
04.1993 - 06.1993
Registered Nurse
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
07.1990 - 09.2006
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Community College of Baltimore County~ Essex
CRRN-Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, 2002-present
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
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