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CHRISTINE M. COSLETT
Nurse Care Manager
Lake Worth,FL
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Dynamic Registered Nurse committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination, education, and advocacy. Focused on interdisciplinary collaboration to reduce readmissions while ensuring patients have the necessary tools for chronic disease management and self-monitoring. Dedicated to continuous professional growth in evidence-based practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Care Manager
Prominence Health Plan
Lake Worth, Florida
12.2021 - 08.2026
- Currently working as a nurse care manager I am responsible for outreaching my assigned members daily to work on goals. My focus is to ensure my members have all the knowledge needed regarding disease management/ prevention. I work as an advocate to ensure they have needed annual screenings, appointments & services. I have a focus on reducing readmissions and utilization of appropriate care settings. When they lack basic needs I work on solutions to get them connected with our social worker to assist with all available options.
Head of TOC department
Activa HHC
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Reduced readmissions through employee education, scheduling protocols, and patient education materials; monitored high-risk patients and provided monthly reports on ACO, BPCI, and high-risk patients.
- Developed remote patient monitoring service and educated staff; facilitated quarterly skills labs and conducted COVID testing.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
HAC-Bundle Nurse Navigator
PMI
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Coordinated Ortho CJR program for Bethesda East & West, overseeing BHACO patient management and FLACS BPCI management to ensure effective care delivery.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients on treatment options and navigated healthcare resources effectively.
- Assisted patients in scheduling appointments and managing follow-up care needs.
- Manage ACH daily patient census consisting of current patients and new admissions.
Complete DRG audit to determine patients bundle status
Round daily with BPCI hospitalists. Educate patients on BPCI program/ HAC role as well as goals and expectations.
Complete initial risk assessment and all following updates in PMI.
Advocate for patient safety needs whenever applicable or needed
Determine the next location setting and appropriate
Community Nurse Liaison
Nuvista Living Wellington Green
Wellington, Florida
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Assessed patients for admission
- Networked with local hospital case management departments & various physician groups in the community to provide an overview of our facility and our focus to improve outcomes & decrease hospital readmissions, resulting in establishment of sound and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Communicated with patients & families throughout the hospital stay to assess concerns, provide education & identify corrective measures.
Case Manager
Palms West Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Upon admission assessed patient condition & anticipated needs to begin working on a safe discharge.
- Developed and implemented care plans to address client needs and goals & to assess risk for readmission.
- Assisted clients in navigating the next level of care ( home with Home services, acute inpatient rehab or skilled nursing) and when warranted included social services to assist with public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Facilitated transfers to acute care settings for inpatient rehabilitation or higher care needs.
Registered nurse
Pediatric floor Nurse
Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Advised patients and caregivers of self care management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Nursing Student
South University
West Palm Beach, Florida
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Participated in supervised classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences.
- Completed head to toe assessments under the supervision of register nurse instructor.
- Developed nursing diagnosis and plans of care.
- Administered medications under appropriate supervision and according to school and facility protocols.
- Practiced aseptic/sterile techniques
- Assisted in procedures & treatments performed by the healthcare team
- attended interdisciplinary care team meetings.
- Demonstrated HIPPA compliance, safety protocols & followed medication guidelines.
- Demonstrated competency in skills lab before performing in the clinical setting.
- Completed nursing preceptorship
Student
South University
West Palm Beach, Florida
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, and schedules, and submitted all required reports, assignments in a timely manner.
Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
Completed all required course to achieve my associate degree in allied health science ( Cum Laude).
Registered Medical Assistant
HCA shared services
01.1992 - 01.2006
- Front/back office responsibilities
- Obtain and documented vital signs, medical history as well as a list of medications.
- Prepare patient for exams or procedures
- Assisted with sigmoidoscopies
- Phlebotomy, obtained samples of stool, urine & prepared for courier pickup. Administered vaccines.
- Provided front office support, communicated with insurance companies for authorizations for specialist referrals, outpatient testing or procedures.
- Substituted for practice manager when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
06-2008
Awarded most outstanding Student.
Associate of Science - Allied Health Science
01-2006
Graduated Cum-Lade
Skills
- Care management
- Disease management
- Discharge planning
- Risk evaluation
- Patient instruction
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, CCM
Certification
CCM certified, BLS certified Alpha Lambda Delta Honors society.
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager - Prominence Health Plan
12.2021 - 08.2026
Head of TOC department - Activa HHC
12.2019 - 01.2021
HAC-Bundle Nurse Navigator - PMI
01.2016 - 01.2019
Community Nurse Liaison - Nuvista Living Wellington Green
01.2013 - 04.2015
Case Manager - Palms West Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
Registered nurse - Pediatric floor Nurse
06.2008 - 01.2010
Nursing Student - South University
01.2007 - 06.2008
Student - South University
03.2005 - 06.2007
Registered Medical Assistant - HCA shared services
01.1992 - 01.2006
South University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
South University - Associate of Science, Allied Health Science