JoAnn Sadler
Grosse Ile Township
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in utilization management coordination. Known for optimizing resource allocation and enhancing patient care through strategic planning. Effective team collaborator and adaptable to changing healthcare needs, with expertise in case management and process improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Management Coordinator
Corewell Health
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of all reviews, appeals, and decisions in line with organizational standards and requirements.
- Supported cost-effective use of services by ensuring that authorization requests met clinical review criteria before approving them.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to identify appropriate levels of care based on medical necessity criteria during admissions process.
- Participated and help achieve Gold Card Status for multiple payors.
- Assisted in mentoring new employees.
Care Management Coordinator
Beaumont Hospital Trenton
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care by coordinating discharge planning activities with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Addressed potential barriers to successful treatment outcomes proactively by identifying challenges early on in the planning process.
- Assessed patients'' needs and connected them to appropriate community resources for ongoing support.
Charge Nurse
Beaumont Hospital Trenton
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Home Care Nurse
Beaumont Health at Home
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
- Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists and social workers, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home setting, reducing risks associated with mobility impairments.
- Maintained timely documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Managed complex medical equipment such as ventilators or feeding tubes as needed for specialized patient populations.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Enhanced procedural efficiency by preparing necessary supplies, medications, and equipment prior to each case.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Oakwood Healthcare System
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse
Oakwood Annapolis Hospital
12.2009 - 05.2012
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Harper Hospital
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Direct patient care, Accuchecks, blood draws, IV starts, EKG’s, and other duties as assigned
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05-2009
Skills
- Multitasking efficiency
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Critical thinking
- Documentation accuracy
- Process improvement strategies
- Teamwork
Awards Honors Organizations
- Dean’s List, 2007, 2008
- Student Nurse Association, Photographer, 2008
Timeline
Utilization Management Coordinator
Corewell Health
07.2022 - Current
Care Management Coordinator
Beaumont Hospital Trenton
05.2021 - 07.2022
Charge Nurse
Beaumont Hospital Trenton
03.2017 - 05.2021
Home Care Nurse
Beaumont Health at Home
03.2015 - 02.2017
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
04.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Oakwood Healthcare System
05.2012 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
Oakwood Annapolis Hospital
12.2009 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
Harper Hospital
12.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Siena Heights University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford College
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