JESSE SMOLINSKI
Rockford,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse and Certified Case Manager with experience in telephonic nurse case management, clinical operations, leadership, and acute care nursing. Proven ability to manage complex cases, resolve escalated issues, maintain regulatory compliance, and improve operational efficiency while delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager
Sedgwick
05.2024 - Current
- Managed telephonic case management for injured workers, coordinating treatment plans, medical care, and return-to-work efforts while collaborating with providers, claims adjusters, employers, and interdisciplinary teams to support effective claim resolution. Reviewed medical documentation for compliance with clinical guidelines, monitored case progress to identify barriers to recovery, and recommended strategies to improve care coordination and outcomes. Maintained accurate documentation, reporting, and productivity standards across multiple active cases.
Charge Nurse Med-Surg/PCU
Medical City Las Colinas
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided daily operational and clinical leadership in a high-acuity Med-Surg/PCU environment by coordinating workflow, supporting staff development, resolving escalated patient care issues, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to improve operational and patient outcomes.
RN Covid-19 Step-Down Unit
Swedish American Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided high-acuity nursing care for COVID-19 and pulmonary step-down patients, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate complex treatment plans, ensure continuity of care, and support safe, quality patient outcomes in a rapidly evolving clinical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Rockford, IL05-2020
Associate of Arts - undefined
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL05-2017
Skills
- Telephonic Case Management
- Clinical Operations
- Utilization Review
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Workflow Coordination
- Escalation Management & Conflict Resolution
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Data Reporting & Documentation
- Staff Education
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Time Management
Certification
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) — Aug 2025
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- Registered Nurse (RN): IL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, LA, MA, MI, NY, NC, PA, TX, VA, WI
Timeline
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager
Sedgwick
05.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse Med-Surg/PCU
Medical City Las Colinas
04.2022 - 05.2024
RN Covid-19 Step-Down Unit
Swedish American Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - undefined
Rock Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Anthony College of Nursing