Entered the nursing field in 2005 as a Pediatric ICU nurse at OU Medical Center Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. Successful at earning trust and confidence of patients and their families coping with crisis. Now have 20 years of experience as a professional RN with a strong focus in recent years in case management. Took a break from nursing during the pandemic and worked remotely as an Operations Manager for a Cyber Security firm, until this position was eliminated late 2023. Expert nurse case manager with 8 years of experience in workers compensation case management. Excelled in this role for the past 11 years in a remote environment.
Work remotely as Field Nurse Case Manager in a return to work program for the federal government Department of Labor. Report to claims examiners at OWCP (office of workers' comp program). Work directly with injured federal employee workers, managing their cases and assisting them to return to work as quickly as possible. Communicate with physicians, the injured workers, employing agency, and claims examiner, in order to facilitate requests for authorization and ensure that the case continues moving forward.
Identify patients in need of case management services, performed initial evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and utilization management. Utilize community resources and design action plans to provide patient assistance for independent in home living or assisted living.
Manage back-office functions for an international cyber security software and services firm. Responsibilities included: Accounting, Liability Insurance & Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, International Banking, Management of Key Vendor Relationships, Take initiative to research, qualify, and implement new technology services to solve problems with the business.
Case manager for a branch of Genex which is dedicated to the State of California Workers Compensation. Understanding of the importance of remaining in contact with the injured worker, the claims adjuster, the treating provider, to ensure appropriate treatment and coordinate an early return to work. Expert in the field of Workers’ Compensation Claims Management.
Specialize in work related injury management in the Oil, Gas, Rail, and Trucking industries. Proficient in maintaining a balance between employer goals, employee health needs, and a physician's ability to provide quality healthcare. Real-world understanding of the importance of remaining in contact with the injured worker, the third party administrator, the treating provider, and the worksite to ensure appropriate treatment and coordinate an early return to work. Expert in the field of Workers’ Compensation Claims Management and possess an in-depth understanding of OSHA Recordable Guidelines. Provide immediate telephonic assessment and triage of injuries experienced by workers in the field.
Assess and monitor chronic patients in the home setting while administering various specialty IV medications. Expert IV skills. Provide intense education at home or in the hospital, assisting patients to become independent with a variety of self-infused and self-injected medications.