Billie Szlezak
Palm Bay
Summary
To obtain employment within a company to which I will be able to utilize my nursing skills in a team oriented atmosphere.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Specialist/Care Manager
Centene
Orlando
09.2021 - Current
- Care management for members up to 22 years of age.
- Complete initial and annual assessments, create or update care plans.
- Assist members with scheduling of appointments, assist with obtaining additional benefits under their plan or any other need that may arise pertaining to members medical care.
- Do monthly and quarterly outreach calls, depending on acuity of care.
- Outreach upon hospital discharge to make sure all needs are met.
- Reach out to community resources and other organizations to assist member with assistance not covered by health insurance.
- Also, assist with getting members placed in mental health facilities in and out of the state.
Pre Admission Nurse
Sand Lake Surgery Center
Orlando
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Gather medical histories from patients scheduled for surgery to make sure they meet all anesthesia guidelines.
- Obtain clearances(ex: cardiac/pulmonary) from specialist or PCP if needed.
- Review high risk patient charts with anesthesia.
- Communicate any changes to schedule or inability to contact patient with surgeon’s coordinator.
- Covid testing for upcoming surgeries.
MSS/LPN
Biolife Plasma
Orlando
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Assessing/interviewing potential donors.
- Physicals, communicating with center physician and donor physicians as needed.
- Responding to donor reactions (ex: lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, passing out) and providing treatment.
- Following all SOP's/guidelines according to center and FDA.
- Providing test results (ex: Hepatitis, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases).
LPN/Wellness Coordinator
Osceola County School Board
Kissimmee
10.2002 - 10.2019
- Assessments, First-Aid, maintaining health records, medication administration, monitoring students with seizure disorders and other ongoing medical conditions.
- Monthly reporting to Dept of Health and District office, communicating with parents and staff regarding any pertinent medical information.
- Wellness Coordinator.
Treatment Coordinator/Employee Health and Safety Nurse
Park Place Behavioral
Kissimmee
03.2002 - 10.2002
- Vitals, phlebotomy, chart reviews, helping clients obtain indigent medication assistance.
- Employee health and safety nurse.
Registrar/Insurance Verification
Osceola Regional Medical Center
Kissimmee
03.2001 - 03.2002
- Insurance verification, registration for inpatient, outpatient and ER.
Education
A.A - General Studies
Valencia Community College
01.2006 - 01/2016
LPN - LPN
TECO
Kissimmee, FL 04.2000 - 10.2001
Skills
- IV CERTIFICATION
- CLASSES IN DIFFERWNT TYPES OF PSYCHOLOGY
- ABILITY TO LISTEN AND GIVE SOUND ADVISE
Timeline
Program Specialist/Care Manager
Centene
09.2021 - Current
Pre Admission Nurse
Sand Lake Surgery Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
MSS/LPN
Biolife Plasma
11.2019 - 09.2020
A.A - General Studies
Valencia Community College
01.2006 - 01/2016
LPN/Wellness Coordinator
Osceola County School Board
10.2002 - 10.2019
Treatment Coordinator/Employee Health and Safety Nurse
Park Place Behavioral
03.2002 - 10.2002
Registrar/Insurance Verification
Osceola Regional Medical Center
03.2001 - 03.2002
LPN - LPN
TECO
04.2000 - 10.2001