Experienced with comprehensive patient care management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Utilizes effective communication skills to coordinate and streamline care plans. Knowledge of healthcare regulations and patient advocacy ensures high-quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
HV Health and Safety
11.2024 - Current
Perform telephone triage. Determine next steps in employees care. Refer to appropriate medical care. Follow up with employees to assure continued recovery and return to work. Manage a high volume of calls. Work independently in remote office. Accurate and clear documentation. Sending reports out employers in a timely manner. Coordinate with HV MD physicians.
Occupational Health Nurse
RoomsToGo
08.2021 - 11.2024
Provide on-site care of ill and injured employees
Educate employees on health and wellness
Perform pre-employment drug testing
Certified Breath Alcohol Testing, Certified DOT drug testing
Review and process all pre-employment medical questionnaires for the United States
Administer Hepatitis B and Tetanus vaccines
Case management of worker’s compensation claims
Organize annual Flu Shots
Conduct Post accident/post incident drug and alcohol testing
Coordinate RTW for Employee who are out on personal medical leave
Other duties as needed in a busy warehouse of over 450 employees.
Coordinated medical evaluations and follow-up care for injured employees.
Occupational Health Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
Assist Physicians and Nurse Practitioner's with on-site injuries.
Review pre-employment physicals, contact applicants for missing vaccines and update records
Administer TB testing and vaccines for new hire employees.
Triage Nurse
Medical Clinic of Houston
07.2020 - 01.2021
Telephonic Triage
Prioritize patient concerns, redirect as appropriate and gain insight through comprehensive and direct questions
Particularly well versed in provision of telephone care to the elderly
Skilled in Microsoft Office, typing, excellent phone skills, emergency care, and patient centered care
Phlebotomy, Front and Back office skills, Medication refills.
Occupational Health Nurse
DRIL-QUIP, INC
05.2015 - 06.2020
Provide on-site care of ill and injured employees
Manage and perform training for a team of 1st Responders
Educate employees on workplace health, wellness, and safety
Coordinate pre-employment testing
Assist with New Hire Orientation of health and safety Training
Vision Screening
Administer Hepatitis B and Tetanus vaccines
Case management of all worker’s compensation claims
Organize Health Fairs and Flu Shots Clinics
Manage Respiratory Protection Program
Coordinate mobile onsite Hearing and Respiratory Testing
Train employees on Hearing and Respiratory Protection
Manage Post accident/post incident drug and alcohol testing
Coordinate RTW for Employee who are out on sick leave
Manage Random Drug and Alcohol Program for Offshore employees
Manage and complete audits when necessary for NCMS, DISA, CREW, OHM, ASAP for Offshore Drug and Alcohol Compliance.
Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Physician Network Medical Office Staff and Care Coordinators
09.2012 - 03.2015
Provide support to Physicians, Medical Office Staff and Care Coordinators
Gathering Information and participating in outreach to patients/families, facilities and other members of the health care team
Ensures quality ambulatory care coordination to populations managed and targeted within programs at One Memorial, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice
Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
Participates in discharge planning activities (e.g
Contact of post-acute care facilities, other community resources and transportation) as needed to ensure safe patient transitions from hospital to home and appropriate linkage with post-acute providers
Provides support to CM staff by faxing, copying charts, filing, scanning and follow up on individualized plans of care
Participates in performance improvement activities of the department and institution.
Education
Some College - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Memorial City School of Vocational Nursing
Houston, TX
12.1993
Some college - Nursing
Lone Star College
Houston, TX
Skills
Occupational Health (10 years)
Care Coordination
CPR and AED proficiency
Strong Clinical Judgment
Compassionate and Caring
Return to work coordination
Confidentiality Practices
Phone etiquette
Medical terminology
Medical records
Computer skills
EMR systems
Customer service
Skilled in delivering injections safely
Employee Orientation
Healthcare support experience
Medical Records
AED (5 years)
First Aid
Accurate Documentation
Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
Employee Wellness Programs
Drug Testing
Health Promotion
Phone triage
Typing
English
Communication skills
Compassionate patient assistance
Microsoft Office EX
Medication Administration
Medical Record Review
Triage
Workers’ Compensation
Case Management (10 years)
CPR (5 years)
Certification
LVN
AED/CPR
Awards
Academic Achievement Reward Memorial City School of Vocational Nursing (December 1993)
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
HV Health and Safety
11.2024 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
RoomsToGo
08.2021 - 11.2024
Occupational Health Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
Triage Nurse
Medical Clinic of Houston
07.2020 - 01.2021
Occupational Health Nurse
DRIL-QUIP, INC
05.2015 - 06.2020
Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Physician Network Medical Office Staff and Care Coordinators