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Carol Barrett

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

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

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Home Health Quality Assurance

Interim HealthCare
Palm Coast, FL
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Responsible for reviewing all client records to comply with state and federal guidelines using the Citrix computer program.
  • Review of all physician orders in the home health setting to ensure compliance of Nursing, Physical, and Occupational therapies.
  • Instructed all disciplines in Oasis documentation and the importance of timely submissions.
  • Prepared all charts for CHAPS and Medicare audits.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
  • Reviewed medical records for accuracy prior to filing them into permanent storage.

Weekend Case Manager RN

Interim HealthCare
Palm Coast, FL
04.2017 - 08.2019
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
  • Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
  • Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.

Director of Clinical Services

Bayada Nurses
Pittston, PA
07.1997 - 09.2008
  • Developed and implemented clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Supervised the daily operations of assigned departments, such as nursing, medical records and laboratory services.
  • Monitored quality assurance initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
  • Provided staff education on current trends in clinical practice.
  • Managed budgets and resources for departments within the facility.
  • Implemented strategies to ensure efficient utilization of available resources while meeting organizational goals.

RN Progressive Care Unit

Mercy Hospital Springfield
Wilkes-Barre, PA
09.1986 - 07.1996
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
06-1986

Skills

  • Geriatric Care
  • Quality Improvement
  • Community health
  • Diabetes management
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Healthcare billing
  • Medical assessment
  • Health care consultation
  • IV setup

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Licensed in the state of Florida

Timeline

RN Home Health Quality Assurance

Interim HealthCare
03.2022 - 07.2024

Weekend Case Manager RN

Interim HealthCare
04.2017 - 08.2019

Director of Clinical Services

Bayada Nurses
07.1997 - 09.2008

RN Progressive Care Unit

Mercy Hospital Springfield
09.1986 - 07.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Luzerne County Community College
Carol Barrett