Catherine Brimhall
Brigham City
Summary
Clinical services leader with proven ability to drive quality patient care and optimize operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring seamless integration of clinical practices and staff development. Skilled in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care, adaptable to shifting priorities and demands. Recognized for leadership in fostering results-driven environment and enhancing service delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
Symbii
10.2023 - Current
- Improved interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering strong working relationships among medical professionals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated effectively with other organizational leaders on cross-functional projects, further improving overall service offerings available to patients and their families.
- Managed financial resources efficiently, optimizing budgets for maximum service delivery without compromising patient care quality.
- Educated medical director and nursing staff regarding Medicare guidelines for documentation to improve quality within hospice and home health.
Unit Manager
Sandstone
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
Nurse Case Manager
CNS
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Applied critical thinking skills during case reviews to identify potential risks or challenges before they escalated into larger issues.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce complications.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry best practices and maintaining meticulous documentation records.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
MDS Nurse
Avalon Health Care
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members on individualized care plans.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by identifying areas for improvement in care plans based on MDS data analysis.
- Supported successful survey results by addressing any identified concerns or deficiencies related to the MDS process promptly and effectively.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clark College
Vancouver, WA05-2015
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial management
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare documentation
- Staff training
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services
Symbii
10.2023 - Current
Unit Manager
Sandstone
04.2023 - 10.2023
Nurse Case Manager
CNS
11.2019 - 04.2023
MDS Nurse
Avalon Health Care
06.2016 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clark College
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