Jennifer Absher
Central Point,OR
Summary
Experienced nursing professional offering integrated clinical knowledge across multiple care systems developed over 20+ years in the field. Skilled in care coordination and delivery, interdisciplinary collaboration, people leading, navigating systems and utilization of multiple software platforms. Detail oriented and focused on optimizing quality patient care while supporting efficiency in healthcare systems. Dependable and always willing to take on responsibilities to meet organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Care Team Supervisor
Jackson Care Connect
03.2023 - Current
- Provide leadership for 12 professionals engaged in care coordination activities ensuring members have access to health plan benefits including physical, mental and oral health.
- Maintain understanding of overall business goals including compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams across Jackson Care Connect and Care Oregon to manage day-to-day operations and to identify and resolve barriers to care using defined processes, expertise and clinical judgment.
- Collaborate with external care partners to develop therapeutic relationships focused on meeting patient/member/client care goals.
Director of Professional Services- Hospice
Signature Healthcare At Home
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Managed interdisciplinary team of health care professionals overseeing hospice care activities for patients, their circle of support, the interdisciplinary team and community partners.
- Performed administrative and operational functions ensuring compliance with administrative rules and organizational goals.
- Created resource tools for team members improving workflows.
- Provided mentoring and leadership for nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, spiritual care coordinators, volunteer and bereavement coordinator and administrative staff.
- Responsible for hiring and training team members, including clinical managers, across multiple markets.
- Completed initial and annual evaluations ensuring maintenance of required licensure and certifications and competencies.
- Implemented Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
- Successfully managed transfer of 60+ patient records during restructuring activities without disruption to care provision.
- Employment continues currently working under per diem status.
Episode Case Manager/Resident Care Manager
Avamere Health Services
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided transitional support for caseload of 60+ patients and their circle of support post-hospitalization.
- Engaged in care coordination activities collaborating with hospital systems, primary/specialty care providers, skilled nursing facilities, adult foster care homes, assisted living facilities, independent living environments, memory care, home health, hospice and home care organizations addressing appropriate level of care needs and reducing barriers.
- Provided skilled nursing facility leadership and effectively managed wound care activities.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Signature Healthcare At Home
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Provided case management for a diverse population focused on patient-centered care goals.
- Completed comprehensive assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team services to ensure the right care at the right time for a multitude of acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient's progress and engaged in interventions to meet goals focused on return to health.
- Provided patient and care partner education on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Registered Nurse Consultant
Radiant Senior Living
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided leadership, mentorship and training for caregiving staff, medication assistants and resident care managers in 80-bed secure memory care facility.
- Implemented medication administration training and delegated medication administration, glucose blood testing and insulin administration.
- Reported assessment findings and completed weekly rounds with medical director.
- Completed weekly wound rounds, recommended wound care strategies, obtained wound care orders and referrals to outside agencies for care.
- Collaborated with resident care managers, administrator and agency leadership to ensure provision of evidence-based care.
- Provided education for family members and caregivers.
Registered Nurse
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
07.2002 - 12.2011
- Performed direct patient care in a variety of settings including admissions, oncology, intensive care, imaging, cardiovascular recovery, vascular access and behavioral health developing nursing skills and gaining experience across multiple specialty care areas.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary care team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Completed comprehensive assessments, administered medications and treatments as ordered, monitored responses and closed the loop with report back to the care team to deliver appropriate, evidence-based care while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, disease process and management and lifestyle choices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, ORLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MNSkills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
- People Leader
- Disease Process and Management Strategies in Diverse Populations
- Care Coordination/Stakeholder Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Process Focus with Attention to Detail
- Trauma Informed Interactions
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
- Continuous Professional Development
Certification
- Basic Life Support - Provider Certification
- Registered Nurse - Licensed in Oregon
Timeline
Regional Care Team Supervisor
Jackson Care Connect
03.2023 - Current
Director of Professional Services- Hospice
Signature Healthcare At Home
10.2018 - 03.2023
Episode Case Manager/Resident Care Manager
Avamere Health Services
09.2015 - 06.2017
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Signature Healthcare At Home
09.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse Consultant
Radiant Senior Living
09.2013 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
07.2002 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rogue Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Anoka Technical College
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