ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM
Halifax,VA
Summary
To be a part of a company that indulges professional growth which provides challenges and rewarding career while allowing to utilize knowledge my skills. 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. Successful at leveraging polished communication skills and technical aptitude. Exhibiting advanced knowledge of legal terminology and proper law office protocols. Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments. Maintains impeccable files and organized case materials.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Butler Hospital
- Responsible for implementation of individual client treatment plans
- Assured timely completion of paperwork that allowed for quality treatment
- Managed complete system of mental, to include emergency, follow-up and recovery services
- Displayed clinical competence in provision of direct daily mental health care to patients
- Provided psychiatric treatment and support for adolescents and teenagers aged 13-19
Medicaid Outreach & Application Manager
Virginia Legal Aid Society
11.2018 - Current
- Oversaw case workers during implementation of case management to include scheduling monthly staffing meetings,
- Assistance with coordination of services and maintaining case records
- Hired staff for vacant positions
- Participated in audits related to local state and federal and Medicaid requirements Family Services Specialist II
Legal Secretary
Cunningham Law Group
08.2009 - Current
- PC
- Prepares legal documentation and maintained client files to ensure accurate representation
- Assist clients with applying for Social Security disability benefits
- Assists with scheduling appointments and case management for over 2,000 clients
- Maintains busy attorney calendar
Pittsylvania County Dept, Social Services
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Assessed funding based on Medicaid criteria
- Develop community outreach plans and establish referral partnerships with area organizations serving potential eligible adults
- Conduct community outreach and application assistance for adults newly eligible for Medicaid and health care coverage
- Coordinate outreach and enrollment efforts with other application specialists
- Follow up on statues of Medicaid application to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Assessed information gathered to identify client problems, needs and risks
- Supervised development of monthly case notes and services plans
- Promote community education and increase prevention awareness and early-detection screening programs
- Work with community-based agencies to identify service gaps Monitor and report on outcomes measures
- Identify barriers or possible barriers to care Coordinates quality assessment and process improvement initiatives related to ensuring patient access to care
- Reach out to underserved or rural populations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI06.2000
Skills
- AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French & Creole Languages
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledgeable team player
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Patient Admission
Accomplishments
- Sep/2002 – Nov/2006
- Certified Health Care Navigator, Virginia Legal Aid Society
- Contacted key personnel at service and health related organizations with access to target population to identify status of services and coordinate patient care
- Provided follow-up on over 1000 pending applications to ensure enrollment completion
- Attended community or networking to facilitate outreach throughout Southside Virginia to include counties and cities of Campbell, Danville, Farmville, Halifax and Lynchburg
- Health Benefit Exchange Committee Member, State of Virginia
- Originally appointed member by Governor Ralph Northam and continued service under Governor Glenn Youngkin
- Responsible for administration and oversight of all consumer assistance programs, including Navigator grantee organizations, Certified Application Counselor Designated Organizations and Certified Application Counselors
- Navigators conduct outreach and education and assist consumers as they navigate, shop for, and enroll in health plans available through the HBE.
Affiliations
- Board member of Health Benefit Exchange Advisory Committee
- Board member of HVA (Halifax Village Association)
- Board member of South Boston VA Entry Council Probation & Parole
- Board member of Customer Assistance Subcommittee
- Board member of The Community Arts Center Foundation.
Certification
- Licensed RN Nurse- 2000-2007
- Certified Healthcare Navigator
Timeline
Medicaid Outreach & Application Manager
Virginia Legal Aid Society
11.2018 - Current
Pittsylvania County Dept, Social Services
06.2016 - 11.2018
Legal Secretary
Cunningham Law Group
08.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
Butler Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
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