Constance Elgin, RN
Denver,CO
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in care coordination, discharge planning, and transitions of care across acute, home health, and senior living settings. Proven ability to improve patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and proactive care management. Skilled in working with geriatric and high-risk populations, ensuring safe transitions from hospital and skilled nursing facilities to home. Strong background in Medicare populations, chronic disease management, and community resource coordination, with a passion for delivering patient-centered, outcomes-driven care in remote and collaborative environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Care Director / RN Leadership
Sunrise Senior Living – Pinehurst
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Led clinical care coordination for senior residents, ensuring safe transitions between levels of care, including hospital discharges and return-to-community planning.
- Developed and implemented individualized care and discharge plans in collaboration with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored resident progress and adjusted care plans to optimize outcomes and prevent readmissions.
- Coordinated with external providers, including home health, rehab facilities, and specialists, to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided patient and family education on disease management, medications, and follow-up care.
- Participated in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with federal/state regulations and managed clinical operations, staffing, and training.
Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Skill Care
Brookdale Senior Living
07.2015 - 12.2023
- Supported clinical operations with a focus on care coordination, discharge planning, and continuity of care for long-term care residents.
- Oversaw implementation of individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with physician orders and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated ancillary services, home health, and specialty care referrals.
- Led interdisciplinary care conferences to evaluate patient progress and update care plans.
- Monitored quality indicators and implemented process improvements to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provided staff education and ensured compliance with federal, state, and Medicare-related guidelines.
- Resident Care Director, Assisted Living
- Home Health RN
- Brookdale Home Health Seattle, WA, and Denver, CO
Registered Nurse – Acute Psychiatric Care
Highlands Behavioral Health
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Delivered direct nursing care for acute psychiatric patients, including assessment, care planning, and crisis intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care needs.
- Maintained detailed documentation and ensured adherence to patient safety and confidentiality standards.
Case Manager
RN Case Manager / Care Coordinator/Senior Bridge
04.2012 - 11.2014
- Provided comprehensive case management for diverse patient populations, including seniors and chronically ill individuals.
- Coordinated community resources and interdisciplinary services to support patient independence at home.
- Led care conferences and ensured 24/7 care coverage for high-risk patients.
- Supported transitions from hospital to home, ensuring continuity and safety of care plans.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Longview, WA01-2009
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Renton, WA01-1991
Skills
- Transitions of Care & Discharge Planning
- Case Management & Care Coordination
- Patient & Family Education
- Medicare & Managed Care Populations
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Chronic Disease & Geriatric Care
- Utilization Review & Care Planning
- Quality Improvement (QAPI)
- EMR Documentation & Clinical Systems
- Community Resource Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Leadership, Training & Team Development
Certification
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SCHOOL OF GERONTOLOGY
- Fundamentals of Gerontology Certification 2015
- WASHINGTON STATE DEPT OF HEALTH & STATE OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING
- Licensed: Registered Nurse (WA & CO) (California eligible/transferable if needed)
- Assisted Living Nurse Certification 2015 (CA)
- RCFE Administrator Certification 2014 (CA)
- Mental Health Training 2000 (WA)
- Residential Care Administrator 1999 (WA)
- Fundamentals of Gerontology Certification
- University of California, Davis, 1999
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Extensive experience with geriatric and high-risk populations
- Strong background in long-term care, home health, and transitional care models
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across communication
Timeline
Resident Care Director / RN Leadership
Sunrise Senior Living – Pinehurst
01.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse – Acute Psychiatric Care
Highlands Behavioral Health
03.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Skill Care
Brookdale Senior Living
07.2015 - 12.2023
Case Manager
RN Case Manager / Care Coordinator/Senior Bridge
04.2012 - 11.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associate Degree - Nursing
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE