Jennifer Melchor

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

06.2014 - Current

Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
Streamlined clinic operations for increased efficiency by optimizing patient flow and appointment scheduling processes.
Developed interdisciplinary care plans with input from physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers for optimal patient results.
Oversees and assists in facilitation of patient hospitalization from pre-admission to discharge.
Manages department to work with other healthcare providers to expedite medically appropriate, cost effective care.
Acts as a resource for the Case Management department and represents the department for projects and at meetings.
Working knowledge of the facility's third-party payors and the State of California's reimbursement systems.
Collects data to assist Senior Leadership in assessing the financial status, monitoring the facility's potential financial risks on a concurrent basis and the review of facility and physician case-mex financial data to identify trends and problem areas.
Reduced hospital readmission rates by prioritizing discharge planning and effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Identified areas for cost savings without compromising quality of care through regular financial analysis and budget reviews.

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