CHERYL WOZNY
Nottingham,MD
Summary
Professionally trained Registered Nurse with 35+ years of nursing expertise and 25+ years of case management experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager Weekend PRN
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2017 - Current
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
Rehab Nurse Consultant
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
06.2014 - Current
- Identify and assess candidates who meet program criteria for Comprehensive Inpatient Rehab
- Represent the Physical Medicine & Rehab program to referring sources: hospital personnel, physicians, patients, families, social workers, case managers, and insurance companies
- Obtains pre-certification from insurance companies
- Provides recommendations as to appropriate level of care
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and modified care plans as needed, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Assessed patients'' needs and provided appropriate interventions, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Completed detailed assessments of new admissions, identifying specific rehabilitation needs for each patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, improving overall treatment outcomes.
RN Case Manager Weekend PRN
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2014 - 03.2022
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
Case Manager
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
04.2000 - 06.2014
- Facilitate the delivery of quality, cost-effective, patient centered care from pre-admission to post-discharge
- Ensure that the care is designed to meet individualized patient outcomes
- Implemented Curaspan E-Discharge software program for the Case Management Department
- Conducted a pre/post admission assessment in order to identify patients for case management based on indicators for high risk screen
- Participated in Beta study with discharge software company to improve functionality of the program
Admissions Coordinator for Transitional Care Unit
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
Rosedale, MD
04.1997 - 06.2000
- Identified and Assessed candidates who meet criteria for admission to Transitional Care Unit
- Responsible for Case Management and discharge planning for all patients on unit
- Responsible for utilization review and LOS
- Obtained insurance authorizations
Nurse for Rheumatology Office
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.1995 - 06.1997
- Adminstered Solganol and Methotrexate injections weekly to patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Partipated in Drug study for Methotrexate, monitored weekly labs
Clinical Floor Nurse
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
04.1987 - 04.1997
- Provided medical surgical care nursing on Rheumatology Unit
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
CCBC of Baltimore Essex
Rosedale, MDBachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Towson, MD04.2000
Skills
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Thorough physical assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Case Management Expertise
- Stroke Patient Care Awareness
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Care Coordination
Timeline
RN Case Manager Weekend PRN
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Rehab Nurse Consultant
Johns Hopkins University
06.2014 - Current
RN Case Manager Weekend PRN
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2022
Case Manager
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
04.2000 - 06.2014
Admissions Coordinator for Transitional Care Unit
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
04.1997 - 06.2000
Nurse for Rheumatology Office
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
05.1995 - 06.1997
Clinical Floor Nurse
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
04.1987 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
CCBC of Baltimore Essex