Emily Darras
Signal Mountain,TN
Summary
Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in business development for home health. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Rhea Lana's of Chattanooga
01.2019 - Current
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and payroll to handle financial needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
Care Transitions Coordinator
Amedisys Home Health
09.2015 - Current
- Educated health care professionals, patients, and families about home health care services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key referral sources (Parkridge system, SNF's, rehabs, doctors offices, assisted living facilities) to generate leads.
- Coordinated patient admissions with the team, and obtained all required clinical documentation to support the admission process.
- Transitioned patients at bedside to verify correct information and to accurately identify service needs.
- Achieved above average admission goals over the last 9 years, and made Circle of Excellence several times.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Amedisys Home Health
02.2014 - 09.2015
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2010
Skills
- Marketing campaign development
- Contract Negotiation
- Small business operations
- Competitor trend research
- Business process optimization
- Sales strategy
- Operations Management
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Rhea Lana's of Chattanooga
01.2019 - Current
Care Transitions Coordinator
Amedisys Home Health
09.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Amedisys Home Health
02.2014 - 09.2015
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
07.2013 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Chattanooga State Community College
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