Jenifer Gaschler
Plant City,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse since July 2014, 5 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, 1 year as a certified nursing assistant. Held positions in registration, outpatient charge and medical records at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Currently employed as Registered Nurse Field Case Manager with Professional Rehabilitative Options. Total of 15 years of experience in Case Management field, Certified Case Manager.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Professional Rehabilitative Options
Plant City, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Communicated with an injured employee's healthcare providers.
- Kept payers up-to-date on medical details and progress.
- Facilitated approvals from payers for treatment.
- Facilitated referrals.
- Evaluated care quality and cost efficiency.
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Genex
Plant City, FL
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Communicated with an injured employee's healthcare providers.
- Kept payers up-to-date on medical details and progress.
- Facilitated approvals from payers for treatment.
- Facilitated referrals.
- Evaluated care quality and cost efficiency.
Case Manager
Wellmed Medical Group
Plant City, FL
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Managed complex Managed Care patients do reduce admission to hospital.
Clinical Research Coordinator
BayCare Health System Inc.
Tampa, FL
10.2020 - Current
- Complex discharge planning
Supervisor of Care Coordination
BayCare Health System Inc.
Tampa, FL
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Level II Trauma Hospital discharge planning
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Supervised 40+ Case Managers/Social Workers
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
- Resolved patient complaints
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Integral in COVID-19 discharge planning
Clinical Resource Coordinator
BayCare Health System Inc.
Plant City, FL
04.2016 - 05.2020
- 2018 Case Manager of the Year for South Florida Baptist Hospital
- [art of the team responsible for lowest readmission rates for High-Risk patient in BayCare System
- Member of Professional Practice Council- Co-Chair 2018
- Foundation Representative
- BayCare Aspiring Leader Program started
- Obtained CCM
- Obtained knowledge in data collection for Case Management projects
- Monitored LOS and High-Risk for readmission patients
- Gained knowledge and experience as Senior Case Manager
- Daisy Award Nominee 2019
Clinical Nurse II
BayCare
Plant City, FL
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Completed Emergency Nurse Internship program
- Critical care experience
- Pediatric and Adult care
- Worked PRN at Winter Haven Hospital as Case Manager
- Member of Professional Practice Council
- Foundation Representative
- American Heart Association Heart Walk team captain
Outpatient Charge Specialist
BayCare Health System Inc.
Plant City, FL
06.2010 - 04.2016
- Helped to improve emergency room charging
- Cross trained in case management, social services and as administrative assistant
- Served as Foundation representative for the department for 4 years
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Medical Surgical
Plant City, FL
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Gained Knowledge and experience in wound care
- Promoted team work
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Patient Support Technician/Medical Surgical
Plant City, FL
10.2008 - 12.2009
- Promoted safety and reduction of falls
- Assisted in passing Joint Commission
- Helped improve customer service
- Worked as aide and unit clerk
Patient Access Service Representative
Plant City, FL
11.2005 - 10.2008
- Helped reduce insurance denial rate
- Worked on work out team to improve cardio-version procedures
- Improved outpatient infusion room admission process
Medical Records Technician
Plant City, FL
03.2005 - 10.2005
- Developed an understanding of the charting of a medical record
- Provided input for more cost effective ways of using resources
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University Of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXEmergency Nurse Internship
2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
2014
LPN Program
Brewster Technical Center
2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plant City Adult School
2007
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
2004
Skills
- Computerized charting specialist
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Culturally sensitive
- Strong medical ethic
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Cross trained in Social Services
- Working knowledge of Interqual
- Background in denials management
- Emergency Room case management
- Decrease in readmissions
- Complex discharge planning
Certification
Registered Nurse RN 9386692 6/30/2014 - 4/30/2024
Certified Case Manager 4239117 9/1/2018- 5/31/2028
ACLS certified 2/12/2015- 2/12/2017
PALS certified 1/19/2015- 1/19/2017
BLS certified 2/12/2015- 2/12/2017
Timeline
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Professional Rehabilitative Options
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Field Case Manager
Genex
11.2021 - 09.2023
Case Manager
Wellmed Medical Group
01.2021 - 11.2021
Clinical Research Coordinator
BayCare Health System Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Supervisor of Care Coordination
BayCare Health System Inc.
06.2020 - 10.2020
Clinical Resource Coordinator
BayCare Health System Inc.
04.2016 - 05.2020
Clinical Nurse II
BayCare
07.2014 - 04.2016
Outpatient Charge Specialist
BayCare Health System Inc.
06.2010 - 04.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Medical Surgical
12.2009 - 06.2010
Patient Support Technician/Medical Surgical
10.2008 - 12.2009
Patient Access Service Representative
11.2005 - 10.2008
Medical Records Technician
03.2005 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University Of Texas At Arlington
Emergency Nurse Internship
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
LPN Program
Brewster Technical Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plant City Adult School
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
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