Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Qualifications Summary And Skills
Further Information
Current Professional Organization Membership
Position Desired
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Deborah Oestmann

Summary

I am a high performing Certified Case Manager, Former Home Health RN, Assisted Living Administrator and Certified Diabetes Educator with both passion and purpose. Eager to grow my talent to its full potential and make a difference, one person at a time. I am an RN, able to achieve proactive, evidence-based, patient centric outcomes. I am a strong healthcare services professional with a demonstrated history of patient centered care that motivates change. I am discerning in clinical operations across the continuum of care, sorting out care coordination gaps, assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating outcomes. My excellent communication skills build trust among team members and patients. I pride myself on sincerely relating to patients and coworkers while successfully motivating change. I am a life-long learner, organizer, problem solver, compassionate, ambitious, ethical, proactive, and collaborative. Eager to discover new opportunities for personal development and to use my skill set to improve the lives of people living with medical needs and their care team. Intent on helping creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. I fully support and am ready to take a lead role in setting direction, creation of programs that provide affordable, equitable, responsive health care systems. I am excited to rejoin and contribute to the team at United HealthCare Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Clinical Care Coordinator

  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Seton/Ascension Medical Group Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Program
07.2019
  • Proficient with implementing and evaluating educational plans/programs and utilizing methods, and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals in at in-person 1:1 classes, group classes and virtual diabetes education
  • Proficient with Continuous Glucose Monitoring and interpretation of data
  • Proficient at Insulin's and Insulin Pumps, dose titration, ISF and ICR
  • Proficient with management of T1D and T2D
  • Skilled at educating patients and their families on appropriate diabetes-related care
  • Exemplary at underscoring the significance of pertinent lifestyle changes
  • Possessing well-honed interpersonal and triaging abilities.

Memorial Home Health Care RN Case Manager
06.2017 - 03.2019
  • High Risk Discharge Expertise
  • Excellent clinical skills, Direct nursing care in the patient's home, BLS certified
  • Using the nursing process for assessment, triage, care planning to ensure patient safety and transition from acute care to home care
  • Assignment/Supervision of team LVN's and HHA's
  • Scheduling, Supply Management
  • Computer proficiency Use of EMR, Devero
  • Oasis Medicare/Managed Care requirements.

Certified Diabetes Educator

Inpatient, Hoag
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Triage, Assessment, Scheduling and delivering training for in-patients and health care professionals
  • Diabetes Self-Management Education using of AADE7, ADA guidelines
  • Excellent Customer Satisfaction ratings, Excellent communication, organization, and assessment skills
  • Familiarity with JCAHO State and Federal regulations.

Certified Diabetes Educator

Monarch HealthCare/Optum/United Health Group
11.2013 - 07.2016
  • Virtual Education of High Risk Diabetes Discharge Patients
  • Endocrinology office responsible for physician engagement and delivery of diabetes education
  • Delivering diabetes education based on American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards of Care
  • Insulin pump/sensor training
  • Motivational Interviewing Skills
  • Excellent communication, organization, and assessment skills
  • Computer proficiency Practice Connect, Essette, Outlook, MS, Word, Navigating Windows Environment Computer proficiency, Use of EMR, Nextgen.

Ambulatory/Outpatient Case Manager

Monarch HealthCare/Optum/United Health Group
06.2008 - 11.2013
  • Team Lead, Supervision of Licensed and Coordinator staff
  • High Risk Complex Case Management
  • UM/Prior Authorization Expertise
  • Utilization Review/Claims Adjudication
  • Working knowledge of Special Needs population SPD/SNP requirements
  • Government Lines of business: CalOptima/Medi-Cal/One Care/Medicare/ CA Children's Services
  • Commercial health plans/Senior Health plans
  • Care Coordination/Chronic Disease Management
  • Staff Preceptor/Mentor
  • Team process improvement, coordination, and development
  • Staff education re: Care plan requirements
  • Quality improvement
  • Understanding of NCQA QI7 guidelines
  • Understanding of HEDIS measures
  • Understanding of California Nursing Practice Act
  • Genetics UM/case review
  • High risk OB UM/case management.

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

University of Phoenix
06.2012

Skills

  • Geriatric Care
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Health Promotion
  • Patient Assessment
  • Infection Control
  • Basic Life Support
  • Medication Administration
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Education
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Quality Improvement
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Cultural Competence
  • Case Management
  • Time Management
  • Research Utilization
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Community Health
  • Discharge Planning
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • ADL Assistance
  • Medical Assessment
  • Chart Updating
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Precepting
  • Diabetes Management
  • Healthcare Billing
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Patient Management
  • Wound Care
  • Health Screening
  • Lab Result Interpretation
  • Data Collection
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Care Planning
  • Unit Administration
  • Maintaining Privacy
  • Supply Restocking
  • Preventive Health
  • Family Advocacy
  • Procedure Preparations
  • Long-Term Care
  • [Type] Regulatory Compliance
  • Family Education
  • Licensed RN
  • Feeding Assistance
  • ICD-9 Forms
  • Medical Evaluation
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Setting up Referrals
  • At-Risk Patient Care
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Home Visits
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Education
  • Team Coordination
  • HIPAA Education
  • Women's Health Exams
  • Intake and Discharge
  • Insurance Plan Expert
  • High Level of Autonomy
  • Hospice Philosophy Understanding
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Counseling
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Development
  • Business Administration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Team Leadership
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Expectation Setting
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Risk Management
  • Employee Development
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • MS Office
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Needs Assessment
  • Staff Training

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Qualifications Summary And Skills

Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Current unrestricted Texas compact RN License, CMSA CCM certification 8 years experience, ADCES Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist 9 years of experience, Preceptor/Liaison/Supervisory/Management/Administrator/Lead experience, Proficient completion of assessments, documentation and implementing care per policies and guidelines, Familiar with Oasis, Medicare/Medicaid/Managed Care requirements, Computer proficiency, able to navigate in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, Google Suite. Athena, Indeed, Zoom, Compass, Epic, NextGen, Essette, Practice Connect, PowerPoint., Conversational Spanish Skills, Long Term care Experience, HIPAA Compliance, Familiar with Telecommuter/Virtual/Remote best practices

Further Information

Available upon Request

Current Professional Organization Membership

  • American Association of Diabetes Educators
  • Case Management Society of America Member
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Inc-Nursing Honor Society Member

Position Desired

RN Clinical Care Coordinator

Certification

  • Certified Case Manager
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Seton/Ascension Medical Group Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Program
07.2019

Memorial Home Health Care RN Case Manager
06.2017 - 03.2019

Certified Diabetes Educator

Inpatient, Hoag
07.2016 - 01.2017

Certified Diabetes Educator

Monarch HealthCare/Optum/United Health Group
11.2013 - 07.2016

Ambulatory/Outpatient Case Manager

Monarch HealthCare/Optum/United Health Group
06.2008 - 11.2013

RN Clinical Care Coordinator

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

University of Phoenix
Deborah Oestmann