Dedicated and patient-oriented RN with over 25 years of diverse experience eager to accept new challenges and continue to foster exceptional working relationships with providers, payor sources, colleagues, and patients. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Chronic Care Manager
Mass General Brigham/Wentworth Health Partners
Dover, NH
06.2018 - Current
Manage a panel of patients identified as high risk-perform High Risk Assessments, ID Self Management Goals, and update accordingly
Establish, implement, monitor, and evaluate high quality cost-effective plans of care for patients within MGB ACO in an outpatient Primary Care Medical Home model
Foster trusting relationships with patients and their loved ones enhanced by frequent communication and outreach
Manage all aspects of patient-centered care utilizing a medical home approach
Work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team to include Providers, MSWs, DC planners, PharmD, BH, CDEs, patients and their loved ones
Meet regularly with patients/families either in person, via Teams/virtually, or through patient portal or telephone to assess status and perform outreach
Utilize EMR (Epic) and Microsoft Office suite and additional computer platforms as needed
Coordinate with inpatient team, specialty practices, home health care, palliative care, hospice agencies, BEAS, DME companies, and a multitude of additional community service agencies to best meet patient needs
Regularly perform record reviews to determine potential patients appropriate for care management services
Hospice Liaison RN
Cornerstone VNA & Hospice
Rochester, NH
July2013 - 05.2018
Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Educated patients, families, as well as a multitude of referral sources on hospice philosophy, guidelines, and eligibility criteria
Performed family meetings and evaluations on patients to determine eligibility for hospice as well as the most appropriate LOC
Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various parties in support of operational excellence
Collaborated with hospice interdisciplinart team to best meet the needs of patients and their loved ones
Home Health Care RN
Personal Touch Home Care
Londonderry, NH
07.2005 - 07.2013
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options
Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories
Collaborated with physicians and additional interdisciplinary team members in developing patient-specific treatment plans
Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
Education
Master of Science - Public Health/Environmental Health
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA
Skills
Care Management
Motivational Interviewing
High Risk Assessments
Cost-effective Care Planning
Achieving desired outcomes
Hospice
Palliative Care
Home Health care
Home Healthcare Marketing
Excellent relationship management
Chronic Disease Management
Certification
RN with Compact State License
ANCC Certified in Care Coordination and Transitions (CCCTM)
AHA BLS
Trained Peer Supporter
Timeline
RN Chronic Care Manager
Mass General Brigham/Wentworth Health Partners
06.2018 - Current
Home Health Care RN
Personal Touch Home Care
07.2005 - 07.2013
Hospice Liaison RN
Cornerstone VNA & Hospice
July2013 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Public Health/Environmental Health
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Worcester State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Essex Community College
RN with Compact State License
ANCC Certified in Care Coordination and Transitions (CCCTM)