CHANEL ARTIST
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager and Clinical Documentation Specialist with 26+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blended hands-on skills with advanced background in primary care, home care and hospital settings. Worked effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient and hospital needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Documentation Improvement
Vassar Hospital
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Communicated and questioned physicians regarding missing or unclear health record documentation and requested further information for clarification purposes.
- Managed electronic clinical documentation and uploaded changes or updates using Cerner and 3M.
- Carefully reviewed patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Trained new staff in proper clinical documentation techniques, operational procedures and clarification processes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
RN Certified Case Manager
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed questions and concerns.
- Completed initial assessments of 20 patients and family per day to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Used Cerner & Navihealth to maintain a database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
RN Certified Case Manager
Taconic Independent Physicians Association
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2011 - 08.2013
- RN Certified Case Manager in the primary care setting which included case managing in the medical office and medical home communities.
- Transformed health care delivery using Rn Certified Case Management skills and medical record, to improve quality of care and health outcomes, while reducing health care costs.
- Taught patients with barriers and complex medical conditions, how to improve their health and how to obtain pertinent health care goals.
- Enhanced quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote optimal health through coordinating and collaborating care.
Registered Nurse
Health Quest Homecare
Poughkeepsie, NY
07.2006 - 08.2011
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension and success of treatment plans.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Provided education and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems (MI, Diabetes, Copd, Chf, Arrhythmias, Asthma, Pneumonia).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BSN Capella University
Texas03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing: Nursing, Nursing
Dutchess College
Poughkeepsie, NY12.1997
Accounting
Baruch College of the City University of New York
New York, NY05.1992
Skills
- Clinical Nursing
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Clinical Documentation
- Utilization Management
Certification
Certified Case Manager, Cpr, Bls/Aed, Ekg Certified
Timeline
RN Clinical Documentation Improvement
Vassar Hospital
05.2021 - Current
RN Certified Case Manager
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2013 - 05.2021
RN Certified Case Manager
Taconic Independent Physicians Association
08.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Health Quest Homecare
07.2006 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
BSN Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing: Nursing, Nursing
Dutchess College
Accounting
Baruch College of the City University of New York
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