JoAnn Ehret
Dover Plains,NY
Summary
Dedicated RN with 40 years of expertise in treating patients with medical and psychiatric conditions. RN Intake Coordinator with talent for thorough and expeditious assessments. Strong knowledge of mental health admission and continuing stay criteria. Several years of Case Management and Homecare experience. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in Milliman and Interqual criiteria. Hardworking and reliable RN with strong ability in assessing and implementing appropriate interventions. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Intake Coordinator and Concurrent Review
Senior Behavioral Health at Sharon Hospital
Sharon , CT
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
RN Case Manager
Vassar Brother's Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Secured insurance authorizations to rehabilitation facilities or long-term care placement.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Developed patient care plans, including overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Obtained recommendations for inpatient or outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisor.
RN ADON
Saint John Paul Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Danbury, CT
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 141-bed long-term care unit.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
RN Nurse Manager
Senior Behavioral Health at Sharon Hospital
Sharon , CT
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
RN Staff Nurse
Sharon Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Sharon, CT
12.2020 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants and other staff members.
Senior Behavioral Health at Sharon Hospital
Horizon Health Network
Sharon, Connecticut
09.1998 - 06.2010
- Assigned to care for patients 55 and older with psychiatric diagnoses and/ or dementia.
- Participated in daily team review with psychiatrist, internist and neurologist.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assessed patients daily in all systems and for psychiatric symptom management.
- Administered medications as ordered according to the five rights rights.
- Managed psychiatric emergencies according to standards of care on a behavioral health unit.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-1984
Associate of Applied Science - Community Mental Health
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-1976
Skills
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Medication and IV administration
- Intake and discharge
- Intake criteria assessment and insurance review
- Concurrent insurance review for continuing inpatient psychiatric care
- Milliman and Interqual criteria guideline for admissions to acute care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Work ethic
- Troubleshooting
- Unit administration
Certification
NYS PRI Certified
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Sharon Center for Health and Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 03.2026
RN Intake Coordinator and Concurrent Review
Senior Behavioral Health at Sharon Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2020
RN Case Manager
Vassar Brother's Medical Center
07.2013 - 01.2015
RN ADON
Saint John Paul Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2012 - 07.2013
RN Nurse Manager
Senior Behavioral Health at Sharon Hospital
07.2009 - 06.2011
Senior Behavioral Health at Sharon Hospital
Horizon Health Network
09.1998 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Community Mental Health
Dutchess Community College