Deborah A. Meck, RN, BSN

• Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies [CU, CO and BTLs; Biomedical Waste Permits, DERM Approvals, AHCA matters, ]
• Responded to customer requests (50/day) via telephone and email
• Researched medical-legal areas as requested (25/day)
• Reviewed medical records for complaint issues; reported results to Chief Operating and Chief Medical Officers
• Provided Notary services as needed
• Handled urgent requests from customers, working diligently to resolve issues quickly without compromising quality standards.

Continucare Corporation was acquired by Metropolitan. I remained in the same position focused on Continucare Compliance as before. There was not much integration before another acquisition took place.

• Served as a trusted advisor on complex legal matters related to regulatory guidance interpretation and enforcement actions response strategies.

Responsible for licensing; Agency for Health Care Administration Health Care Clinic regulations and licensing specific to non-physician owned clinics; OSHA standards for 18 primary care clinics and 6 retail clinics [9 months]; assisted with credentialing; investigated and reported on Hotline complaints; assisted in the purchase of the fingerprinting equipment for the Health Care Clinic License process [2010]; trained multiple staff to use fingerprinting equipment; developed AHCA guide for inspections. Over the seven years, all inspections have been successful. Provide clinical support for training of Biomedical Waste, Protective Equipment any new clinical process. Worked with multiple HMO plans to provide patient care within the parameters of the patient plan of coverage or needs.

• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols for various departments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create a patient-centered care approach, resulting in increased patient satisfaction scores.
• Served as a liaison between administrative leadership and clinical staff members to relay important information regarding policy changes or organizational updates effectively.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly to identify strengths as well as areas needing improvement; provided constructive feedback accordingly.

4.500 Deliveries/year

4,800 Deliveries/year

840 Deliveries/year

Started nursing career in 60 bed rural community hospital cross-training in medical-surgical, cardiac-intensive care, labor-delivery and the emergency room. During the last year of employment, I was the ER nurse and night supervisor. Certified BLS provider for the staff.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.