JANE STARR, RN BSN
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced clinical RN with extensive background in acute/ critical care nursing, case management and training/ education. Collaborative team player who is seen by peers as a strong clinical resource with a goal oriented attitude. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong commitment to ensuring cost effective care without compromising quality. Proficient with Epic, Cerner, Meditech EMR systems and Interqual/ MCG UR systems.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Swedish Medical Center
Englewood, CO
07.2022 - Current
- Acute care nurse case manager and utilization review nurse at a 450 bed Level 1 Trauma/ Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Specialty areas include Neurology, Orthopedic, Trauma, Specialty Surgery, ICU, PCU.
Travel Nurse Case Manager/ Remote UR Nurse
AMN Healthcare/ Coast Medical Service
Denver, CO
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed discharge planning / care coordination for 25-30 patients in a triad case management model with SW and UR associates for a 450 bed Level 1 Trauma/ Stroke Center at HCA Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO and a 525 bed Level 1 Trauma Ctr at Denver Health Hospital, Denver CO.
- Performed remote UR for 45 patients per day in the following inpatient hospital systems: Providence Health Systems, Southern California; VCU Medical Center, Richmond VA.
- Specialty areas for discharge planning included neurology, orthopedic, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, trauma, oncology, surgical robotics and ICU.
- Participated in remote staff meetings on Zoom and Webex systems.
Nurse Care Coordinator/ Utilization Management
Saint Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
12.2014 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with patients, families and members of the health care team to ensure a safe discharge from hospital to the appropriate entity including home, home health, post acute care facilities, shelters and infusion services.
- Specialty clinical areas covered included orthopedic, trauma, neurology, rehab, cardiovascular and ICU.
- Worked remotely via telephonic and video conferencing to follow up with post hospital patients in the community with complex needs.
- Performed utilization review functions according to hospital policy using Interqual/ MCG criteria then communicated accordingly with payors and physician advisors.
- Reviewed long stay/ complex patients with a multidisciplinary team including hospital executives, medical director and nursing director to identify resources to formulate a safe discharge plan.
- Trained and educated new case managers and developed training manuals.
Cardiac RN Case Manager/Utilization Review Nurse
The University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
05.2010 - 10.2014
- Assessed discharge needs, collaborated with multidisciplinary health care team & coordinated services from admission to post discharge for 30 cardiac PCU/ ICU patients..
- Facilitated cost effective outcomes by determining appropriate level of care based on diagnosis, intensity of care required and frequency of interventions using CMS standards and community norms.
- Lowered average hospital inpatient length of stay by 10% for assigned patient unit in 1 year.
- Served on heart failure optimization committee and developed heart failure patient education booklet.
- Utilized EPIC EMR system with proficiency and served as committee liaison for case management.
Nurse Manager/ Intake Coordinator
Critical Care Systems Home Infusion
Lenexa, KS
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Performed managerial duties for a staff of 20 home health RN's at a national home infusion pharmacy.
- Clinical management and intake coordinator for 50-70 home infusion patients per month in the community post hospitalization or post clinic care.
- Performed clinical liaison duties at 3 large hospitals in Kansas City Metro area.
- Provided home health/ nursing infusion care to adult, pediatric and obstetric patients.
- Conducted quarterly chart audits, annual branch audits, risk management reports and reported to regional Vice President of Operations.
Critical Care RN
The University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
05.1985 - 05.2007
- Unit coordinator and provided direct care to patients in critical care units, including Cardiac, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurology, Trauma, Medical.
- Conducted continuing education classes, served on ICU practice council and developed IV medication infusion safety policy.
- Certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, CRRT, IABP and pain management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS1985
Certification
BLS Healthcare Provider
CCM
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Swedish Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse Case Manager/ Remote UR Nurse
AMN Healthcare/ Coast Medical Service
02.2021 - 07.2022
Nurse Care Coordinator/ Utilization Management
Saint Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City
12.2014 - 01.2021
Cardiac RN Case Manager/Utilization Review Nurse
The University of Kansas Hospital
05.2010 - 10.2014
Nurse Manager/ Intake Coordinator
Critical Care Systems Home Infusion
06.2007 - 05.2010
Critical Care RN
The University of Kansas Hospital
05.1985 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
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