BRITTANY BURGHER
Eustis,FL
Summary
Seeking growth within the Vitas Healthcare organization- I bring a diverse range of skills, experience, and knowledge that have been developed over the past 5+ years through my formal education and Vitas professional experience. I have demonstrated my desire through dedicated and enthusiastic focus on commitment to excellence and a passion for the patients and families we serve in our community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director of Admissions
Vitas Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
- As the Regional Director of Admissions reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of operations, my role is designed to support the Director of Admissions as a subject matter expert in hospice eligibility, benefits, and community education for market growth.
- This role requires significant attention to location specific goals, KPI's, data analysis, and outcomes, as well as managing 15 unique programs across the southeast U.S.- Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
- Admissions specific role in new hospice acquisitions and Certificate of Need applications.
Director of Admissions
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed a team of 15 registered nurses responsible for assessing patients for hospice and palliative care eligibility within Florida State Medicare guidelines.
- Reported directly to the general manager and senior management team.
- Accountable for program growth and partnered with DMD for strategic market development and community education.
Palliative Care Manager
Advent Health Waterman
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Started, implemented, and coordinated new palliative care program for AdventHealth Waterman hospital starting in April 2018.
- Daily coordination of all hospice and palliative care patients for the hospital.
- This includes assessing patients for appropriateness of hospice services.
- Collaborating with 3 different hospice providers to ensure all care and transitions are smooth and effortless for patients and their families.
- Education to physicians and nursing staff on the benefits and eligibility of hospice care and services.
- Coordinating inpatient hospice services for all end of life and critical care withdraws within the hospital.
Registered Nurse/Paramedic
Central Florida Health, Inc
07.2009 - 03.2018
- Emergency department paramedic/registered nurse.
- Charge nurse in the Emergency department.
Critical Care nurse
AdventHealth Waterman
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Intensive care critical care nurse.
- Covered Medical ICU, cardiovascular ICU, and Emergency department care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, FLParamedic - Emergency Medicine
Lake Technical Center
Eustis, FLSkills
- Subject matter expert in Hospice & Palliative care eligibility, benefits, and regulations
- Representation regionally & nationally: presentations to help improve knowledge and development of internal & external stakeholders
- Strategic Marketing: Confident in community education and market development/brand building
- CEU education with community healthcare partnerships
- Compassionate about staff training, professional development, and retention strategies
- Comfortable in employee relations including improvement plans and personal growth & development
Timeline
Regional Director of Admissions
Vitas Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
Director of Admissions
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
07.2019 - 12.2020
Palliative Care Manager
Advent Health Waterman
04.2018 - 07.2019
Critical Care nurse
AdventHealth Waterman
05.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse/Paramedic
Central Florida Health, Inc
07.2009 - 03.2018
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Lake Technical Center
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Lake-Sumter State College
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