Jackie Hamilton

Collaborate with other health care providers to evaluate medical necessity of skilled nursing and physical/occupational/speech therapy care needs for Skilled Nursing Facility admissions. Assist in coordination of care for delivery of services in most appropriate setting. Assist with support for transitions between settings for plan members while meeting organization goals related to quality outcomes, member experience and cost-efficiency.

• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
• Performed nursing skills such as medication and disease education, wound care and wound vac, intravenous administration, chemotherapy, urinary catheters, tracheostomy care.
• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
• Completed entries in electronic documentation systems and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.