Motivated and organized certified nurse case manager with over 25 years total in healthcare.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN CASE MANAGER
Westchester Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Manage all aspects of the RN Case manager roll in a fast-paced level 1 Trauma Center as dedicated Trauma CM.
Advocate for patients needs and address potential barriers to care.
Discharge planning and utilization.
Monitor the length of stay and resource consumption of patients.
Continued coordination with established referral bases including home care agencies, IV infusion companies, wound vac companies and corrections facilities.
Proficient with Milliman care guidelines to establish appropriateness of patient observation status and or admission status.
RN Care Coordinator
Comfort Keepers
04.2021 - 05.2022
Responsible for initial client assessments and quarterly assessments.
Development of client care plans with ongoing monitoring of client needs to ensure optimal care.
Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources, payor requirements, and network services for target populations.
Supervision of home health aide training program.
Ensure program meets New York State Education Department requirements.
Participation in QI meetings and company marketing initiatives.
Resident Care Manager
Kendal on Hudson
09.2019 - 03.2021
Overall management of a Resident Care Center for a 250-person independent living center including scheduling of practitioners, ordering supplies, management of receptionists, client case management and coordination of care.
Coordination with the interdisciplinary team in transitioning residents to higher levels of care.
Performed PRI/Screen assessments, MOCA assessment tool to screen perspective residents and ensure placement in the proper level of care.
Participation in company marketing initiatives.
RN/Nurse Manager/Admission Nurse Liaison
Skyview Rehabilitation
09.2007 - 08.2019
Assumed various roles including RN manager of the subacute rehab unit and Admissions Nurse Liaison.
Working knowledge of sub-acute rehabilitation principles, wound care, pain management, medication administration, and coordination with physical therapy teams.
Assessed referrals for appropriate level of care by reviewing PRI/Screen and clinical documentation.
Coordination with hospital case managers, physicians, therapists, and families to ensure proper placement of patient referral.
Understanding of health care insurance policies and relevant regulations related to admission.
Attended company marketing events and monthly admission staff meetings.
Education
ASN RN - undefined
Excelsior College
Albany, NY
01.2014
LPN - undefined
Boces
Yorktown, NY
01.1997
Skills
Multi-tasking
Time - management
Compassion
Ethics
Dedication to quality patient care
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Organizational - skills
Communication - skills
Discharge planning
Multidisciplinary approach
Certification
PRI/Screen certified 2017
Certification (GERO-BC) 2022-08-06
Certified Case Manager (CCM) 2023-11-01
Certificate in Energy Medicine 2023-12-23
Currently enrolled in the MCG care guidelines specialist certification
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit at New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley HospitalRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit at New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital