Deborah Dorney
Summary
Healthcare administer with proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Referral Coordinator
BJC Home Care
2022.06 - Current
- Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
- Responded to patient inquiries to offer timely updates regarding referral status.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationship with referral sources to streamline processing.
- Facilitated referrals to other healthcare providers and resources to bridge service gaps.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
BJC Home Care
2016.10 - 2022.06
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Staff RN, Cardiac Surgery Step Down
Barnes Jewish Hospital
2014.10 - 2016.10
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO08.2014
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Hospice Care
- Symptom Management
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Patient Education
- Patient Care Oversight
Timeline
Hospice Referral Coordinator
BJC Home Care
2022.06 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
BJC Home Care
2016.10 - 2022.06
Staff RN, Cardiac Surgery Step Down
Barnes Jewish Hospital
2014.10 - 2016.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
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