Jessica Cangeme
Land O' Lakes
Summary
I am currently a Nurse Care Manager at Children’s Medical Services Health Plan. Previously, I was a Registered Nurse with experience in adult cardiac care, adult and pediatric medical surgical care, and neonatal intensive care. Graduated from USF with a BSN. I am currently studying for my Care Manager Certification board exam.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Nurse Care Manager
Centene Corporation Children’s Medical Services Health Plan
07.2022 - Current
- Nurse Care Manager for a Centene Corporation health plan serving children and young adults with special medical and behavioral health needs.
- I work closely with the health plan member, caregivers, medical team, and other health plan team members to ensure the members’ needs are met and the member progresses towards their goals while addressing barriers.
- Maintaining health plan metrics and cost efficient care for members while continuing the care manager process of assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating care, monitoring, and evaluating outcomes.
RN, Nurse Care Coordinator
Eckerd Connects
09.2016 - 07.2022
- Nurse Care Coordinator for Eckerd Connects in Hillsborough County. Monitor and assist with medical and dental needs of youth in the foster care system. Assist case managers and foster parents in obtaining medical and dental services. Contracted with the Sunshine Child Welfare Medicaid plan members to ensure HEDIS measure compliance.
RN
University of South Florida with Children’s Medical Services
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked closely with Eckerd CBC (under a USF contract with Children’s Medical Services) and Pasco County Sheriff’s Office to provide nurse care coordination for children in protective custody.
RN
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
02.2003 - 02.2016
- Worked with a diverse group of professionals to provide care to neonates and their families in the neonatal intensive care unit. Roles of this position included close monitoring of vital signs, precise assessment skills, pre-op and post-op care of neonates, careful medication administration, and education of family members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2002
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Discharge coordination
- At-risk patient care
- Patient/caregiver education
- Efficient time management
- Oriented to details with excellent documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Advocate for patients/health plan members
- Work well with other disciplines as a team
Timeline
RN, Nurse Care Manager
Centene Corporation Children’s Medical Services Health Plan
07.2022 - Current
RN, Nurse Care Coordinator
Eckerd Connects
09.2016 - 07.2022
RN
University of South Florida with Children’s Medical Services
02.2016 - 09.2016
RN
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
02.2003 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida