Brittny Searcy
Casselberry,Florida
Summary
As a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience in various healthcare settings, I am confident I can provide my patients with the highest level of care. I have worked with health systems, hospitals, inpatient facilities, and doctors throughout my career to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. My extensive experience has honed my problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, allowing me to effectively assess patient needs, plan maintenance, and utilize the most effective treatments available. I am passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, and I believe every patient should be treated with respect, empathy, and dignity. I stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and treatments in healthcare to ensure that I always provide the most current and effective care. My experience, knowledge, and skills make me a valuable asset to any healthcare team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Transitions Coordinator
Encompass Health Home Health
02.2018 - Current
- Assist patients in the process of navigating post-acute care
- Coordinate and evaluate options for a safe transition from acute care to home for home health or hospice services
- Improve post-acute care by using evidence-based guidelines and patient-centered transition plans
- Ensure that aftercare plans are followed through and confirm that all requested services have been completed satisfactorily
- Represent Enhabit in transitional care activities and strategic relationships with health systems, hospitals, inpatient facilities, and physician groups
- Monitor execution of transitional care services through ongoing quality assurance visits with referral sources
- Exceed referral and admission goals
- Clinical liaison in charge of managing care transitions program admissions for a particular area, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction of referral sources.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Nurse Case Manager, Workers Compensation
The Hartford Insurance Group
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Collaborate with claims handlers to coordinate authorized treatment for optimal recovery and return-to-work outcomes
- Receive significant, positive feedback from my internal and external customers, team leaders, and teammates for my work
- Held active RN licenses in GA, SC, NC, and LA
- Current RN license in FL
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) 2016-2020
- Member of Professional Women’s Network’s Orlando Chapter.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies, and variances in care plans.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify, and manage characteristics that affect care outcomes.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality, and cost-efficient care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches effectively.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinical Case Manager, Long-Term Disability
The Hartford Insurance Group
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Review of LTD claims to assist Ability Analyst in making timely claims decisions
- Ability management to facilitate early return to work by collaborating with employees and physicians
- Continued Ability Reviews assigned as stretch assignments
- Member of Professional Women’s Network’s Orlando Chapter.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine the timely delivery of services.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Liaised with a social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Healthcare
10.2009 - 11.2012
- ICU Nurse – Neuroscience ICU (October 2009-November 2012)
Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorp
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Trauma ICU Nurse at Broward General (September 2008-September 2009)
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Healthcare
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Mother/Baby Postpartum Nurse – Winnie Palmer Hospital (May 2007-May 2008)
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Healthcare
07.2004 - 05.2007
- CVICU Nurse – Open Heart Recovery (July 2004-May 2007)
Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorp
01.2002 - 01.2004
- ICU Nurse at Florida Hospital (January 2002-January 2004)
Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorp
04.2001 - 10.2001
- ICU Nurse at Tampa General (April 2001-October 2001)
Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorp
07.2000 - 04.2001
- ICU Nurse at Jackson Memorial (July 2000-April 2001)
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Traveling ICU Nurse – Open Heart Recovery, Neuroscience ICU, Trauma ICU (1997-2000)
Education
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
01.2016
Legal Nurse Consultant Course
01.2007
RN Associate Degree -
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
01.1997
Skills
- Updating Treatment Plans
- Nursing Care Plans
- Discharge Planning
- Coordinating Referrals
- Obtaining Referrals
- Resource Coordination
- Problem Identification
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Transition Coordination
- Set Objectives
- Seasoned in Medical Clinical Procedures
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Customer Experience
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Care Assessment
Accomplishments
Care Transitions Coordinator Rookie of the Year 2019
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Care Transitions Coordinator
Encompass Health Home Health
02.2018 - Current
Nurse Case Manager, Workers Compensation
The Hartford Insurance Group
05.2014 - 02.2018
Clinical Case Manager, Long-Term Disability
The Hartford Insurance Group
11.2012 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Healthcare
10.2009 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorp
09.2008 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Healthcare
05.2007 - 05.2008
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Healthcare
07.2004 - 05.2007
Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorp
01.2002 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorp
04.2001 - 10.2001
Registered Nurse
Cross Country TravCorp
07.2000 - 04.2001
Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Legal Nurse Consultant Course
RN Associate Degree -
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
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