Heidi Wheeler
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Seeking a fulltime position
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
NCM-RPM
MedAssistUSA
06.2024 - Current
- Monitor, interpret, and document patients' health status using remote technology.
- Communicate effectively with patients regarding their health status and treatment plan.
- Coordinate care with physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identify changes in patients' health, and report concerns to the appropriate health care provider.
- Educate patients and their families on the proper use of remote monitoring devices and technology.
- Utilize technology and software to track, analyze, and report patient data.
LPN Field Nurse
Concerto Healthcare
Port Clinton
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Value Based Home Care, Chronic Care management, Behavioral Health
- Remote Home Health Nurse manager
- Care in home, labs, wound care, biometrics, vital signs
LPN Unit Manager
The Commons of Providence
Sandusky, OH
09.2021 - 08.2023
- LPN Unit Manager for Assisted Living
- Over see nurses and nurse aides, scheduling, inventory, reporting, time keeping, ADP payroll
- Evaluation of new residents for AL and MC. Resident assessment's, med administration
LPN School Nurse
UME Preparatory Academy
Dallas, TX
12.2020 - 08.2021
- School Nurse
- In charge of Immunization documentation, VS, medication administration, illnesses
- Promote Child development
- Experience working with diverse families
- All screenings as required by the State of Texas
LPN
Connect Pediatrics
North Richland Hills, TX
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed g-button, nebulizer treatments,
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN
Ohioans Home Healthcare
Perrysburg, OH
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Delivered nursing care for homebound clients, including pediatric and geriatric patients.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and communicated with physicians regarding patient concerns.
- Managed medication regimens and coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams.
- Ordered DME supplies to ensure availability for patient needs.
- Educated clients and families on disease processes and management strategies.
- Supervised Home Health Aides to maintain high standards of care.
- Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies when providing direct patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Magruder Hospital
Port Clinton, Ohio
02.1997 - 07.2018
- Conducted documentation review of member charts, submitting appropriate medical records for prior authorizations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Managed billing, coding, accounts receivable, and collections, addressing claim denials effectively.
- Performed utilization reviews to ensure compliance with managed care requirements.
- Tracked and reported quality metrics and MIPS performance for various health indicators.
- Oversaw vaccine program and managed VFC compliance within pediatric practice.
- Executed extensive clinical documentation to support quality improvement initiatives.
- Prepared office for successful Joint Commission accreditation through rigorous standards adherence.
Education
LPN - Nursing
EHOVE
Milan, OH08.1992
Diploma -
Port Clinton High School
06.1986
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Managed Care
- Utilization Review
- Prior Authorization experience
- Flexible, work well independently or on a team
- Organized, able to manage multiple priorities
- Able to navigate new programs and databases
- Familiar with commercial and private insurance carriers
- Patient chart auditing ability
- CPT/ICD10
- Experience with multiple EHR's
Additional Information
- LPN Compact License
- State of Ohio Board of Nursing License
- State of Texas Board of Nursing License
- BLS 10/24
- CDC Certified Infection Preventionist
Timeline
NCM-RPM
MedAssistUSA
06.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Concerto Healthcare
08.2023 - 02.2024
LPN Unit Manager
The Commons of Providence
09.2021 - 08.2023
LPN School Nurse
UME Preparatory Academy
12.2020 - 08.2021
LPN
Connect Pediatrics
10.2019 - 08.2020
LPN
Ohioans Home Healthcare
05.2015 - 08.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Magruder Hospital
02.1997 - 07.2018
LPN - Nursing
EHOVE
Diploma -
Port Clinton High School