CHRISTINE HUSCHER
Fountainville,PA
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing Facility
Presbyterian Senior Living- Pine Run Village
Doylestown, PA
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Directed skilled level resident care during night shift, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Acted as the initial point-of-contact for new residents from hospitals and conducted baseline assessments.
- Established individualized care plans and coordinated referrals to speech, physical, and occupational therapies.
- Clarified post-hospital transfer orders with attending physicians and nurse practitioners to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate inpatient care records for medications, treatments, and assessments to support quality care.
- Mentored new employees to enhance team effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive resident care.
RN Staff Nurse
Liberty Point Rehabilitation Center
Doylestown, PA
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Documented medical histories, medications, and diagnoses to ensure accurate inpatient care logs.
- Advocated for residents and families by anticipating needs to ensure comprehensive care plans.
- Partnered with hospice agencies to maintain comfort and dignity for end-of-life residents.
- Tracked individual patient care through long-term care systems, maintaining up-to-date lab results and allergy information for personalized treatment.
Medical Policy Coordinator
Independence Blue Cross
Philadelphia, PA
03.2000 - 01.2015
- Modified medical policies annually to ensure alignment with current standards of care, enhancing compliance and quality.
- Developed coverage positions for new technologies and procedures in collaboration with consultant physicians, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Supported medical directors by delivering timely professional assistance in a dynamic environment.
- Participated in workgroups to resolve claims processing issues related to medical policy coding, improving operational efficiency.
Utilization Review/Discharge planner
Independence Blue Cross
Philadelphia, PA
07.1997 - 03.2000
- Conducted telephonic concurrent review of inpatient services at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) using Interqual and Milliman and Robertson criteria, ensuring compliance with continued stay requirements
- Performed prior authorization review for inpatient and outpatient services, aligning with company benefit structure to support patient access to care
- Facilitated authorization of outpatient services for speech, occupational, and physical therapy, promoting timely access to post-acute care services
Staff Nurse/Supervisor
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA
03.1993 - 03.1995
- Facilitated operations at highest standard of care, contributing to successful JCAHO accreditation
- Delivered medical assessment and post-operative care for infants and toddlers, maintaining 4 patients to 1 nurse ratio
- Mentored 2 new graduate nurses annually in hospital culture and routines
Concurrent Review Specialist
Health Partners of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
03.1993 - 02.1995
- Conducted concurrent reviews of inpatient stays at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Compiled case files for weekly round table with independent physician consultants to evaluate and strategize on facility appeals of inpatient stay non-certification days.
- Coordinated outpatient and home pediatric care services for medically complex and technology-dependent children to support ongoing treatment needs.
Education
Individual Studies -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PANursing
Jefferson University, Dixon School of Nursing
AbingtonSkills
- Utilization review
- Medical coding
- InterQual criteria application
- Physician consultations
- Discharge planning coordination
- Case management
- EMR / EHR
- Precertification
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Care plan development
- Medication management
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Problem solving
Certification
- RN licensure in PA
- Basic Life Support BLS
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Awards
Independence Blue Cross 'Best of the Best' Award Winner
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing Facility
Presbyterian Senior Living- Pine Run Village
07.2024 - 02.2026
RN Staff Nurse
Liberty Point Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - 07.2025
Medical Policy Coordinator
Independence Blue Cross
03.2000 - 01.2015
Utilization Review/Discharge planner
Independence Blue Cross
07.1997 - 03.2000
Staff Nurse/Supervisor
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
03.1993 - 03.1995
Concurrent Review Specialist
Health Partners of Philadelphia
03.1993 - 02.1995
Individual Studies -
University of Pennsylvania
Nursing
Jefferson University, Dixon School of Nursing