Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Manager
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
02.2023 - Current
Ensure all patient referrals are received in a timely and complete manner
Coordinate with staff to ensure responsibility for the initial determination of a patient's/family's service needs
Supervise communication with providers, attending physicians, other appropriate hospice staff members, and any other agencies as needed to coordinate initiation of hospice services
Maintain regular communication with the Director, Business Development (DBD)
Assist callers with information about other community resources when hospice is not appropriate
Maintain referral statistics and provide reports monthly to DBD
Build and maintain close referral and third-party payor relationships through appropriate and timely written and phone communication
Coordinate with Admissions Department staff members personnel assignments to cover admissions and assessments effectively and timely
Work closely with Directors, Clinical Operations, Team Directors, and the DBD to insure that promised services are provided
Participate in hospice orientation and ongoing education programs
Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the organization and state(s) and federal regulations pertaining to nursing services
Ensure all data is accurately entered into the computer within agency guidelines
Participate in short- and long-term planning
Participate in committees/projects related to fiscal responsibilities of the Customer Care Department
Initiate creative ways to meet the needs of patients and families
Responsible for Annual and the 90-day performance evaluations for all direct reports
Accountable for monitoring compliance of all regulatory requirements
Ensure coverage and adequate staffing needs of the department and Hospice Nurses with admissions responsibilities
Responsible for follow-up and resolutions for both internal and external concerns, or complaints related to the Customer Care department
Audit election of benefit being completed by patient primary care givers, reviewing data entry in EMR entered by admissions team
Offers coaching to support the development of my direct reports through verbal and electronic documents
Helps others take a stance and face adversity confronting tough organizational issues
Admissions Coordinator
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
02.2022 - 02.2023
Gathered and entered referrals promptly in EMR that comes through all channels of communications via fax, phone, or hospital portal
Educate and assured potential families and healthcare professionals on our services and concerns that they may have
Coordinate and assign all needed visits for patient being admitted
Prioritize patient admissions based on condition, family dynamics and patient needs
Facilitate DME needs and switch out
Schedule ambulance transport
Regulate bed control at our IPU based on symptom management
Establish and strengthen relations with other hospice companies, co-workers, hospitals, physician, and other departments within the company to guarantee smooth admissions unto our services and while patient is under our services
Uphold proper and accurate updates and communicate in patient charts and with all that is involve in patient plan of care.
Team Assistant In-patient Unit
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
03.2019 - 02.2022
Maintain patients charts and health information
Ordering office supplies, sending emails and clerical duties
Running daily reports, ordering medical equipment, and completing admission/discharge checklist
Transcribing physician reports/notation, scheduling physician and review/processing physician billing
Reviewed and validated accuracy of charges including dates of service, services provided, location and provider signature.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
04.2017 - 03.2019
Maintain a positive attitude while interacting with peers, patients, and their family members
Provide personal care to patients i.e., baths, oral hygiene, and shampoos
Observe patients’ conditions and ensure that any significant changes are communicated to the family and the presiding doctor immediately.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR Manor Care
01.2015 - 01.2017
Aid with transfers, ambulation, and ROM
Obtain vital signs, urine and fecal samples
Help licensed nurse with wound care, med pass, provide comfort to residents and assist with meals/diet.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Unit Clerk
Milton and Hattie Kutz Home
07.2013 - 11.2014
Support licensed nurses in admitting, admitting assessments, discharging, transferring residents and caring for the residents' personal belongings
Provide direct care to the more acutely ill residents
Receive and escort visitors; collect charts, records, and reports
Help to orient and mentor new nursing assistants.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Delaware Skill Center
Wilmington, DE
Health Promotions -
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
Awarded for perfect attendance and Honor roll (junior and senior year) -
Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE
Skills
Fluent in creole
Data Entry
Process Improvement
HCHB (EMR System)
DocuSign
Collections Management
Auditing
Hiring and Training
Financial Management
Performance reviewing
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Decision-Making
MS Office
Needs Assessment
Staff Management
Onboarding and Orientation
Schedule oversight
Staff Development
Business Administration
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Recordkeeping skills
Work Planning and Prioritization
Professional and Courteous
Revenue Forecasting
Administration and Reporting
Employee Coaching and Mentoring
Problem-Solving
Organization
Quality Assurance
Team Management
Organizational Skills
Data Management
Good Telephone Etiquette
Conflict Resolution
Organization and Time Management
Remote Office Availability
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Critical Thinking
Business Development
Task Delegation
Documentation And Reporting
Technical Proficiency
Scheduling and Coordinating
Team Development
Goal Setting
Preventive Maintenance
Customer Service
Problem Resolution
Database Management
Strategic Planning
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Budget Management
Staff Training
Accomplishments
Achieved obtaining patient demographics by 75% through effectively helping with developing a tracking spreadsheet.
Achieved decreased non-billable days by completing consents audits before and after admissions with accuracy and efficiency.
Documented and resolved shorter pending patients which led to higher billable census.
Awards
Accentcare Care Champion Recipient for Nov 2023
Timeline
Admissions Manager
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
02.2023 - Current
Admissions Coordinator
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
02.2022 - 02.2023
Team Assistant In-patient Unit
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
03.2019 - 02.2022
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
04.2017 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR Manor Care
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Unit Clerk
Milton and Hattie Kutz Home
07.2013 - 11.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Delaware Skill Center
Health Promotions -
Delaware State University
Awarded for perfect attendance and Honor roll (junior and senior year) -