JOHN ALLEN BEE
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, EMR charting and focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with strong attention to detail.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Nurse Case Manager
Meritage Medical Network
08.2021 - Current
- Provide Case Management for patients with complex healthcare navigation needs.
- Transitional Care Management for patients discharging from the hospital, reducing 30 day hospital readmissions
- Coordinated hospital discharge to lower level of care
- Worked closely with multiple DME companies, including Apria, to ensure all appropriate DME was delivered to the patient in a timely manner for safe discharge.
- Assisted the patient with scheduling timely hospital follow-up appointments and/or appropriate specialist referrals.
- Reviewed hospital discharge instructions and discharge medication regimen with the patient and/or caregivers.
- Enrolled patients in Medical Transportation and Community Meal Services.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
MDS Coordinator
Hillcrest Post Acute Rehab
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided ICD 10 Diagnosis Coding; Completed and provided thorough MDS documentation to Center forMedicaid & Medicare Services (CMS)
- Audited and provided supportive education and feedback to the Nursing and CNA staff on optimal documentation practices
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
- Spearheaded and implemented the creation of a care plan library for the nursing and restorative nursing assistants to utilize
- Innovated nursing assessment documentation and created the supporting interfaces to allow flow of information into the associated care plans
- Oversaw Quality Measures and Quality and Accountability Supplemental Payment (QASP)
- Achieved Tier 3 QASP reimbursement every year since being promoted to MDS Coordinator, generating over 130,000 dollars each year in bonuses for the company due to exceeding our Quality Measures as defined by CMS and California Department of Public Health
- Lead daily interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to discuss skilled patient's plan of care and establish individual patient goals and safe discharge plans
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
- Point Click Care 'superuser' for the facility; 'Assistant Superuser' for the company.
Staff Nurse
Apple Valley Post Acute
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), and diabetes to assess needs and determine best options for care
- Educated patients and caregivers to support wound management, disease management and medication administration
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Home Health
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Performed in home patient evaluations to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Full time RN Case Manager from April 2015 to January 2016, Huntsville, AL
- Per Diem RN Case Manager January 2016 to May 2017, Santa Rosa, CA
- Managed caseload of 25-30 patients in both locations.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Siniard, Timberlake & League
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Reviewed and summarized medical cases for a large personal injury lawfirm on medical malpractice cases involving nursing home abuse/neglect and pharmaceutical errors/interactions
- Conducted thorough chart audits to assess if the patient's plan of care was properly established and followed
- Researched adverse events that led to deterioration of the patient's overall well-being or their death.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Huntsville Hospital
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Performed various nursing interventions such as medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management, wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection for ED patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center (100 bed Emergency Room with an average of 2,400 trauma case per year)
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
12.2010 - 10.2013
- Provided skilled nursing care primarily on a Medical/Telemetry floor, but was often floated to either the Cardiac step-down or Orthopedic/Surgical/Oncology Units
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver optimal care
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques
- Used EPIC HealthConnect to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes
- Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Employed as a Travel RN of Dec 2010 until hired as regular part time staff RN in September 2011
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Dominican University
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Oversaw laboratory clinical skills for 1st semester nursing students on campus at Dominican University
- Educated students on successful methods for performing bedside nursing skills such as IV insertion, foley catheterization, and NG tube insertion prior to beginning clinicals in the hospital
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Registered Nurse
Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker
07.2009 - 11.2010
- Worked on a 27 bed Medical/Telemetry/Stroke unit/Step Down ICU
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders and followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
Education
Post-Bachelorette of Science - Business Management
Oregon State University
Horticulture, Corvallis, ORBachelor's of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2009
Skills
- Transitional Care and Home Health Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Good Listening Skills
- EPIC Healthconnect Utilization
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Detail-oriented
- Data Management
- Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
- CA Board of Registered Nursing License No. 786755 - Expires July 2024
Timeline
Lead Nurse Case Manager
Meritage Medical Network
08.2021 - Current
MDS Coordinator
Hillcrest Post Acute Rehab
12.2018 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse
Apple Valley Post Acute
05.2017 - 12.2018
Legal Nurse Consultant
Siniard, Timberlake & League
01.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Home Health
04.2014 - 05.2017
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Huntsville Hospital
10.2013 - 04.2014
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Dominican University
01.2013 - 05.2013
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
12.2010 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse
Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker
07.2009 - 11.2010
Post-Bachelorette of Science - Business Management
Oregon State University
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing
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