Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Specialachievements
Professionalaffiliationscertifications
Otherexperiences
References
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Brittney Staples, DNP, MSN, RN, CCM

Vacaville,CA

Summary

Highly motivated, dedicated and hard working certified RN Case Manager with 4+ years RN Case Management experience in a variety of departments with a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree. Effective communicator passionate about coordinating care for diverse populations seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager position at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Coordinate Case Manager

Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - Current
  • Performed detailed chart review to screen for potential candidates, readiness for program participation, and appropriateness of recommended therapy disciplines at an inpatient rehabilitation facility with compliance to CMS guidelines
  • Facilitated smooth transfer to inpatient rehabilitation facility for members who have been accepted
  • Communicated to referring facilities pended items needed to assist with decision making for acceptance and/or appropriate goals of inpatient rehabilitation facility
  • Demonstrated strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills for transition of care
  • Exhibited understanding as well as educated patient and family members on health coverage benefits
  • Screened, planned, developed, assessed, and evaluated care provided to patients admitted to KFRC
  • Documented appropriate discussions regarding admissions, updates and discharge planning
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team daily to provide updates and ensure a safe transition to community
  • Communicated with non-Kaiser facilities and provided necessary documentation to facilitate continuity of care to obtain necessary authorizations
  • KFRC Preceptor for Nursing students receiving a degree in nursing case management as well as for new hire employees joining KFRC Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • KFRC RHC: Presented KFRC including the referral process to Kaiser Permanente Case Management Leadership and PCC’s, assisted with revising the Saturday Caregiver Orientation Class led by KFRC Nurse Case Managers, and provided support to KFRC Nurse Case Managers with complex care transitions
  • Completed DNP Project: Addressing Caregiver Strain through Implementation of a Mindfulness Application
  • Participated in the 2023 Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Survey as the nurse case manager for the KFRC Brain Injury Team.

RN Case Manager

Sutter Solano Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Performed initial assessments, safe discharge planning, and appropriate documentation among telemetry unit, medical surgical/ortho unit, intensive care unit and emergency department
  • Worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary care team including Hospitalist, Medical Social Worker, and bedside nurse to facilitate appropriate discharges and prevention of readmissions
  • Maintained frequent contact with multi-disciplinary care team, patient, family members and resources in community
  • Completed referrals and provided updates through allscripts independently to long term acute hospitals, subacutes, skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies.

RN Case Manager

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Experienced in various units: COVID-19, cardiac/neuro telemetry, critical care, cardiopulmonary unit, surgical/ortho, and oncology
  • Performed initial assessments, safe discharge planning, and appropriate documentation
  • Communicated with multidisciplinary team on patient’s progress to determine post discharge needs
  • Coordinated individualized discharge needs for patients with complex and chronic illnesses such as obtaining necessary medication, DME, transportation, and appropriate facility referrals
  • Implemented daily admission and concurrent utilization reviews by applying institutional policies and procedures to create appropriate levels of care and promptness for discharge
  • Connect vulnerable populations (uninsured, undocumented, and homeless) to outpatient healthcare resources
  • Escalate complex cases to supervisor, manager and director.

RN Case Manager Preceptorship

Kaiser Permanente Sacramento
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Under the supervision of a preceptor, provided RN case management services to patients admitted into acute care within med-surg, telemetry and emergency departments
  • Performed initial assessments, provided education on MOON letters/IM Letters, and facilitated transitions of care for patients with complex health conditions.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, California
12.2023

Master of Science: Nursing-Case Management -

Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, California
12.2019

Bachelor of Science: Biology-Health Concentration -

Barton College
Wilson, North Carolina
05.2015

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organization/Prioritization
  • Excellent bedside manner
  • Positivity & strong work ethic
  • Team player
  • Epic, Cerner and Interqual trained
  • Fundamental computer skills
  • Clear and effective communication
  • HIPAA compliance

Specialachievements

KFRC Preceptor for Nursing Students and New Hired Staff

KFRC Brain Injury Team Member, Fun-Social Committee member

Successful implementation of mindfulness mHealth application for caregivers of brain injury and stroke patient at KFRC

Presented PATH Program and participated in research EBP session to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. The organization earned Magnet status.

Relief in Higher Classification (RHC) role

4 year Most Valuable Player for Women’s Collegiate Golf and 4 year Women’s Collegiate Golf Captain

Professionalaffiliationscertifications

Registered Nurse RN License #95186553, State of California

Basic Life Support Certified, American Heart Association

CCM: Certified Case Manager #4259297

Case Management Society of America (CMSA) Membership

Otherexperiences

Four Year Collegiate Golfer Barton College

Captain and MVP (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

All American Athlete (2014)

Scholar Athlete of the Year (2014)

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Patient Care Coordinate Case Manager

Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - Current

RN Case Manager

Sutter Solano Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022

RN Case Manager

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
02.2020 - 01.2022

RN Case Manager Preceptorship

Kaiser Permanente Sacramento
09.2019 - 12.2019

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Samuel Merritt University

Master of Science: Nursing-Case Management -

Samuel Merritt University

Bachelor of Science: Biology-Health Concentration -

Barton College

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