Angelus Thompson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic leader and adept discharge planner with proven expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration and interpersonal communication. At La Frontera Empact, spearheaded complex discharge processes and led a team at All My Children Inc., enhancing patient care through effective team training and healthcare regulation compliance. Excelled in utilizing Microsoft Office for organizational efficiency, achieving significant improvements in patient transition processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Discharge Coordinator
La Frontera Empact
05.2016 - 01.2025
- Authorized medically appropriate facility admissions and transportation.
- Arranged placement of patients in facilities appropriate for level of care requirements.
- Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Worked with utilization review to establish prior authorization for timely discharges.
- Worked collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical team members to solve complex discharge issues.
Behavioral Health Technician Team Lead
All My Children Inc.
06.2005 - 05.2016
- Provided guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to team members.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Healthcare regulations
- Discharge planning
- Community resources
- Microsoft office
- Interpersonal communication
- Communication skills
- Train employees
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Hospital Discharge Coordinator
La Frontera Empact
05.2016 - 01.2025
Behavioral Health Technician Team Lead
All My Children Inc.
06.2005 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
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