BRIDGET D. BEATTY

Work History

RN Care Manager/Clinical Coordinator

Upper Peninsula Health Plan

10.2021 - Current

Implemented care plans for management of patient conditions according to patient needs and goals.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting insurance coverage and patient care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care and disease management instructions.

RN Case Manager

Chippewa County Health Department

01.2014 - 10.2021

Conducted skilled nursing visits in patient homes, including initial intake assessments, physical assessments, charting, case management, computerized charting and ICD 9/10 coding of patient records, coordination of care with patients’ physicians, care planning, referrals to appropriate outside agencies, phlebotomy, wound care, teaching of patients & families related to medications, wound care, procedures/testing, disease processes and symptom management, hospice, etc.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.

Primary Nurse I

Northern Michigan Hospital

10.2013 - 01.2014

Conducted intake and initial assessment of patients seeking treatment in acute care setting, including obtaining vital signs, patient's reason for seeking treatment, and care planning as well as discharge teaching
Administration of chemotherapeutic agents, blood products, obtained IV access, performed peritoneal dialysis, assisted physicians with procedures, taught patients on medications/chemo, side effects, self-care, etc.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Diabetes Care Manager

Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Indians Sault Sainte Marie

09.2012 - 09.2013

Case management of patients with diabetes and hypertension, teaching them how to manage their symptoms/condition(s), coordinating referrals with coworkers/physicians, scheduling, generation of reports, charting, record-keeping, control checks of equipment, meeting with pharmaceutical reps and co-workers, ongoing self-education of trends in treatment of diabetes and hypertension, etc.
Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.

Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator/MDS RN

Extendicare Healthcare Services

02.2011 - 08.2012

Conducted nursing assessments of residents in rehab and long-term care settings, appropriately coded MDS assessments, generation of weekly and daily reports, interdisciplinary team member making recommendations related to provision of care, care planning, scheduling and record-keeping of assessments due, coordination of benefits, obtaining precertification/recertification from insurance providers, communication with these results with patient and families, etc.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

RN Case Manager

Chippewa County Health Dept Home Health & Hospice

05.2006 - 02.2011

Conducted skilled nursing visits in patient homes, including physical assessment, charting, case management, computerized charting and ICD 9/10 coding of patient records, coordination of care with patients' physicians, care planning, referrals to appropriate outside agencies, phlebotomy, wound care, teaching of patients & families related to medications, wound care, procedures/testing, disease processes and symptom management, hospice, etc.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Administered physical examinations and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses and injuries.
Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.

Physician Office Registered Nurse

Northern Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute

05.2006 - 07.2009

Conducted registration, intake and initial assessment of patients seeking treatment in physician office setting, including obtaining vital signs, patient's reason for seeking treatment, and obtaining EKGs
Coordinated referrals of patients to outside testing, other providers, provided teaching of patient & family on tests, procedures, etc.
Computerized charting and recordkeeping, including implementation of electronic medical record into practice.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.

Home Health Registered Nurse

Marquette General Home Health and Hospice

04.2004 - 05.2006

Conducted skilled nursing visits in patient homes, including physical assessment, charting, coordination of care with patients' physicians, care planning, making appropriate outside agency and intra-agency referrals, phlebotomy, wound care, patient/family teaching, etc.
Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Clinic Registered Nurse

Sault Tribal Health Center

07.2000 - 04.2004

Conducted intake and initial assessment of patients seeking treatment in physician office setting, including obtaining vital signs, patient's reason for seeking treatment
Assisted with in-clinic minor procedures, including colposcopies, lesion removals, obtaining EKGs, obtaining informed consent, patient teaching, administration of vaccinations and treatments, communication of test results to providers & patients, etc.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terms.

Primary Nurse I

Women's And Children's Ctr, Northern Mich Hospital

07.1999 - 07.2000

Conducted intake and assessments of patients seeking treatment in labor and delivery setting, including obtaining vital signs and ascertaining patient's reason for seeking treatment, care planning, etc.
Monitored patients during and after labor and delivery as well as after surgical procedures
Obtained IV access, administered medications, care planned, set up labor room/operating room for deliveries, taught patients related to own and newborn care, patient discharges, etc.

Primary Nurse I

Hematology & Oncology, Northern Michigan Hospital

10.1997 - 07.1999

Conducted intake and initial assessment of patients seeking treatment in acute care setting, including obtaining vital signs, patient's reason for seeking treatment, and care planning as well as discharge teaching
Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PICC lines.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as chemotherapy, peritoneal dialysis, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Summary

Overview

Work History

RN Care Manager/Clinical Coordinator

RN Case Manager

Primary Nurse I

Diabetes Care Manager

Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator/MDS RN

RN Case Manager

Physician Office Registered Nurse

Home Health Registered Nurse

Clinic Registered Nurse

Primary Nurse I

Primary Nurse I

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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