Emily Webster
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Experienced ARNP with over 10 years of compassionate and empathetic patient-centered care in adult populations, specializing in palliative and end-of-life care. Currently managing own consulting practice in the post-acute care setting, independent provider skilled in palliative and hospice care. Passion for caring for individuals and families holistically as they navigate life-limiting diseases and make challenging healthcare decisions. Thrives in collaborative, team-based environment and enjoys problem-solving. Seeking to further career in Palliative Care, eager for opportunities to collaborate, work as part of a team, and explore potential for future career growth. Completed certificate course with the Coleman Palliative Medicine Training Program through the University of Chicago and Rush Medical Center.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Palliative Medicine Independent Consultant
Team Health
01.2021 - Current
- Independently developed palliative care programs at 5 Post-acute care (PAC) facilities on behalf of TeamHealth; work with PAC leadership to execute and tailor program to facility needs & patient populations
- Programs include care conferences, staff education, end-of-life care, family support, hospice education/ referrals, creating interdisciplinary collaboration to support patient outcomes, managing scheduling and billing
- Independent management of patient panels at multiple PAC facilities, typically seeing 8-10 patients daily
- Specializing in: goals of care, patient advocacy, supporting patients and families with life-limiting disease to navigate health care decisions, end of life care, & disease education
- Collaborate with medical director, specialists, & facility team regarding care plan and recommendations
- Provide end of life care with in facility independently or in collaboration with hospice
- Work with patients/families at long term ventilator facility, participate in care conferences and goals of care discussions status post prolonged traumatic hospitalizations resulting in use of trach/peg support
- Work with full span of diagnoses including chronic ventilator, terminal skin failure, osteomyelitis and other infectious diseases, dementia, COPD, CHF, AFTT, Cancer, and other
- Good knowledge of billing and EMR practices
ARNP • Primary Care • House Calls
Optum-United Health Care
12.2016 - 12.2020
- In home & telehealth exams, including full H&P, ROS, PE, and medication review & refills
- Telehealth advanced care planning and end of life discussions at SNFs during COVID
- Provide patient’s education on disease process, medications, and preventative health care
- Care for underserved populations: geriatrics, mental health, disabilities, & chronic pain, infectious and chronic disease
- Ensure preventative care measures are up to date, provide education on disease management
- Collaborate with PCP, case management, MSW, pharmacy; create referrals as necessary
ARNP • Hospice and Palliative Care
MultiCare Health System
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Compassionate and collaborative care of patients with life-limiting illness
- Perform consults & follow up exams, give pain management recommendations, & collaborate with other specialties using excellent communication
- Provide support and resources including active listening, motivational interviewing, medication discussions, pain management, & optimization of lifestyle
- Facilitate goals of care discussions, provide education on end of life disease progression, advanced care planning, bring families together to support patient’s end-of-life goals
RN • Case Manager
Swedish Medical Center
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Lead role: Lead team over 4 campuses, prioritize, advise, problem solve, and innovate
- Preceptor: Act as a role model and expert to teach, orient, and mentor new employees
- Coordinate seamless transitions into the community utilizing prioritization skills, interdisciplinary communication, and time management
- Collaborate with utilization review to place patients based on knowledge of Medicare admission guidelines and identify avoidable hospital days
- Independently and efficiently work to promote efficient use of hospital resources while advocating for vulnerable patients by utilizing community and hospital-based aid programs
- Facilitate end of life care and planning and interdisciplinary discussions
ARNP • Internal Medicine
Rainier Medical Weight Loss
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Medical management of chronic illness: DM, CHF, HTN, lipids, metabolic syndrome, and depression in the setting of medical weight loss clinic
- Provide behavioral guidance and emotional support as structured by the program
- Educate and teach patients about disease process, goal setting
- Utilize motivational interviewing to support patients and augment goals
ARNP • Neuro Surgery, Hospitalist
Harborview Medical Center
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Independent management of neuro surgery patients including trauma, spine, vascular, surgical treatment of tumors, and pre-op & post-op care, in a teaching hospital setting
- Provide leadership and expert knowledge of patient care in a collaborative care setting
- Work in a teaching hospital setting collaborating with many specialties and care providers
- Assist in end of life care planning in life limiting neurological cases
ARNP • Internal Medicine
Virginia Mason Medical Center
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Independent management of chronic and acutely ill adult patients, with a focus on same day urgent care visits
- Manage complex patients with acute and chronic illness including implementation & interpretation of diagnostic studies, referral to specialty services
RN • Critical Care & Case Manager
MultiCare Health System
06.2009 - 03.2015
- Utilization Review- Knowledge of insurance guidelines to justify hospital stay to improve reimbursement, and reduce system waste
- Charge Nurse: Chosen to manage staffing, act as a leader & resource to staff, problem solve, coordinate with interdisciplinary team to promote throughput, and direct the code team
- Preceptor: Chosen by management to orient new graduate RNs, teach best practice, guide education, mentor staff in ICU and PCU setting
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
New York, NY01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Biology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2006
Skills
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Wilderness Life Support
- EMR
- Billing
- Telehealth
- Leadership
- Communication
- Mentoring
- Compassion
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training
- Medical coding
Credentials
- MSN
- ARNP
- FNP-C
- RN
Leadership And Volunteerism
- The Co Lab/ Podworks
- Medical Reserve Corp.
- Leadership Roles:
Lead Positions,
Unit Based Council,
Kaizen Committee
Hobbies and Interests
As a lifelong runner, I’ve completed many long-distance races including the Big Sur Marathon. I have a great love for outdoor activities as a way to promote health and wellness. I do regular group and solo outdoor excursions which are a fantastic opportunity to challenge oneself, communicate, plan, create and execute goals. I greatly enjoy spending time in the outdoors and local community with my 3-year-old and spouse.
Timeline
Palliative Medicine Independent Consultant
Team Health
01.2021 - Current
ARNP • Hospice and Palliative Care
MultiCare Health System
10.2017 - 06.2018
ARNP • Primary Care • House Calls
Optum-United Health Care
12.2016 - 12.2020
ARNP • Internal Medicine
Rainier Medical Weight Loss
08.2016 - 02.2017
ARNP • Neuro Surgery, Hospitalist
Harborview Medical Center
09.2015 - 03.2016
ARNP • Internal Medicine
Virginia Mason Medical Center
03.2015 - 09.2015
RN • Case Manager
Swedish Medical Center
10.2012 - 10.2017
RN • Critical Care & Case Manager
MultiCare Health System
06.2009 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Biology
University of Virginia
Master of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
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