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Elizabeth Handline

Nursing Executive Leadership
Ponte Vedra Beach,FL
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Elizabeth Handline

Summary

Dynamic healthcare executive with proven success in leading clinical strategy and operational transformation within managed care organizations. Specializing in the design and implementation of scalable utilization management and population health programs that align with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and cost-containment strategies. Adept at partnering with enterprise clients to optimize care delivery models, automate workflows, and increase organizational performance. Brings deep experience in Medicare, Medicaid, and dual-eligible populations, with a track record of improving quality metrics, member engagement, and staff productivity. Recognized for leadership in aligning cross-functional teams, coaching talent, and delivering measurable results through actionable insights and strategic innovation.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Clearlink Partners

Clinical Expert Consultant – Managed Care
07.2025 - Current

Job overview

• Designed and led UM and CM programs to improve performance, ensure compliance, and reduce costs across care settings.
• Directed population health and value-based care strategies aligned with regulatory and client objectives.
• Streamlined workflows through automation and operational redesign to drive efficiency.
• Oversaw staffing models, departmental structure, and vendor compliance for optimal performance.
• Served in interim leadership roles, managing teams and client deliverables at the executive level.
• Used utilization, cost, and quality data to inform strategic recommendations and process improvements.
• Developed policies, KPIs, and reporting tools to support accountability and audit readiness.
• Delivered expert consulting services and executive presentations to national healthcare payers and providers.

Aetna, Medicare Community Care

Manager Clinical Services
08.2021 - 07.2025

Job overview

• Directed development efforts for nursing staff, social work team, task handling personnel.
• Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
• Achieved 100% effective support for the implementation of in-home providers, ensuring alignment with company financial, operational, and quality goals.
• Directed cross-departmental communications to oversee an ED Utilization Study, achieving a 9% reduction in readmissions.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.

Medicare Community Care Services
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Nurse Case Manager
2018.04 - 2021.08 (3 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Organized and executed comprehensive health needs support for Medicare members, achieving an increase in engagement rates through effective assessment, planning, and care coordination.
• Provided education to patients and their families on disease management, medications and other treatments.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Analyzed data from various sources including claims information, laboratory results and medication histories to identify potential risks or gaps in care.
• Conceptualized and implemented the 'Massage at Work' program, resulting in a notable increase in employee productivity, and contributing to the company's recognition as a First Coast Healthiest Company for two consecutive years.

Aetna
Jacksonville, Florida

Appeals Nurse Consultant
03.2017 - 04.2018

Job overview

• Assessed appeal claims using utilization management, with emphasis on treatment denials.
• Assessed medical code data and records to validate insurance claim denials.
• Provided critical analytical support to utilization management, effectively preventing unnecessary and duplicate payments, as well as secondary appeals, leading to significant cost reductions.
• Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality care during the appeals process, positively impacting member satisfaction.
• Monitored compliance with regulations pertaining to professional nurse practice standards as well as state laws governing nursing practice.

Dance Trance Fitness
Jacksonville, Florida

Owner and Executive Director
02.2003 - 07.2023

Job overview

• Provided strategic leadership at Dance Trance Fitness, transforming it into a global enterprise.
• Achieved multiple awards for outstanding community service and innovative business practices.
• Led a diverse global team, ensuring adherence to standards and policies through effective management.
• Developed clear mission, vision and culture for company as foundation for growth, branding and development of employee culture.

Clinic Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida

Liver Transplant Nurse Coordinator
01.2001 - 02.2003

Job overview

• Led the creation and reorganization of the Mayo Clinic's pre-transplant department, resulting in improved patient care, scheduling, and clinical trial efficiency.
• Honored for outstanding leadership and innovative approach, resulting in a pay rise.
• Earned commendation from the Medical Director for leading a major pre-transplant reorganization that enhanced departmental efficiency and patient care quality.
• Developed and executed a comprehensive patient education system, encompassing group sessions and presentations.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Shands Hospital | The University of Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

Phase I Project Coordinator

The University of Alabama, Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama

Anesthesia Research Coordinator/Nitric Oxide Nurse Director, Anesthesiology Department

The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama

Staff Nurse

Shelby Memorial Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama

Staff Nurse

The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama

Anesthesia Special Procedures Technician

The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama

Research Assistant

Education

Capella University

Master of Science from Nursing Excecutive Leadership

University Overview

  • Extracurricular Activities: Certified Executive Leadership and Success board member

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Certification

ACRP Certification for Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, April 1999 National Society for Executive Nursing Leadership certification, 2023

Affiliations

  • Nursing Honor Society member
  • Sigma Theta Tau Member
  • National Association of Student Nursing (NASN) Member
  • Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Member
  • ACS Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador
  • CVS Lead The Change Board Member
  • Aetna SMART committee designee
  • Aetna Tip of the Spear project manager West region

Additional Information

  • Licenses & Certifications , Florida Board of Nursing, registered nurse license number 3327892, compact license for multiple states

Skills

Team Leadership

Time Management

Verbal and written communication

Complex Problem-Solving

Staff Training and Development

Staff Management

Strategic Planning

Operations Management

Project Management

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Performance Management

Staff Development

Policy Implementation

Schedule Preparation

Workforce Management

Performance Evaluations

Business Administration

Financial Management

Expectation setting

Salesforce Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Customer Service

Decision-Making

Computer Skills

Effective Communication

Problem Resolution

Adaptability and Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Problem-Solving

Excellent Communication

Team Development

Hiring and Training

Training and Development

Documentation And Reporting

Professionalism

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany Culture

Interests

Dance, Music, Tennis and Surfing.

Accomplishments

  • Successfully managed healthcare services for over 300,000 members.
  • Collaborated with interprofessional colleagues in the development of emergency room utilization reduction study that decreased cost by 9% in 2023
  • Participated in Diversity resource group.
  • Developed numerous nursing education programs including empowerment and workflow workshops
  • Led Lead the Change workgroup for the West region
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Software

Mircosoft systems

MedCompass

Sales Force

Adobe

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Expert Consultant – Managed Care

Clearlink Partners
07.2025 - Current

Manager Clinical Services

Aetna, Medicare Community Care
08.2021 - 07.2025

Nurse Case Manager

Medicare Community Care Services
2018.04 - 2021.08 (3 education.years_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

Appeals Nurse Consultant

Aetna
03.2017 - 04.2018

Owner and Executive Director

Dance Trance Fitness
02.2003 - 07.2023

Liver Transplant Nurse Coordinator

Clinic Jacksonville
01.2001 - 02.2003

Phase I Project Coordinator

Shands Hospital | The University of Florida

Anesthesia Research Coordinator/Nitric Oxide Nurse Director, Anesthesiology Department

The University of Alabama, Birmingham

Staff Nurse

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Staff Nurse

Shelby Memorial Hospital

Anesthesia Special Procedures Technician

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Research Assistant

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Capella University

Master of Science from Nursing Excecutive Leadership
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