Karen Sessions
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Tireless Registered Nurse with 28 years of experience. Handles individual clients and supports colleagues in proper implementation of organizational policies and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Aiding community members in navigating troubled waters to arrive at sound solutions. Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Management Specialist
Sedgwick
02.2019 - Current
- Delivered equitable healthcare as advocate for injured workers
- Advocated for clients'' best interests during meetings with healthcare providers, ensuring they received necessary care and interventions.
- Monitored the effectiveness of case management plans and adjusted strategies as needed to maximize results.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively identifying potential barriers to successful discharge planning.
Occupational Health Nurse/ Workers' Compensation Nurse
State Farm Insurance
08.2013 - 02.2019
- Reported on work-related injuries and illnesses using ICD-10 coding
- Assisted employees and managers through the workers' compensation process
- Analyzed organizational ergonomics for optimal workstation design that reduced strain-related injuries.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Developed stress management program to assist with employees health and wellbeing in the workplace
- Organized and scheduled various health fairs and vaccination clinics
Nurse Manager
Chestnut Health Systems
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Assisted in setting up and running brand new FQHC
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Policy writing for FQHC
- Initiated and ran Children's Vaccination program
Education
Masters in Healthcare Administration -
University of Arizona Global Campus
07.2024
RN BSN -
Illinois State University- Mennonite College of Nursing
05.1996
Skills
- Ethical Practice
- Policy Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Communication
- Client Advocacy
Certification
- IL-Active RN
- CA-Active RN
- MA- Active RN
- TX-Active RN
- IN-Active RN
- WA-Active RN
- NC-Active RN
- TN-Active RN
- Certified Case Manager obtained in 2020
Timeline
Case Management Specialist
Sedgwick
02.2019 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse/ Workers' Compensation Nurse
State Farm Insurance
08.2013 - 02.2019
Nurse Manager
Chestnut Health Systems
06.2011 - 02.2013
Masters in Healthcare Administration -
University of Arizona Global Campus
RN BSN -
Illinois State University- Mennonite College of Nursing
- IL-Active RN
- CA-Active RN
- MA- Active RN
- TX-Active RN
- IN-Active RN
- WA-Active RN
- NC-Active RN
- TN-Active RN
- Certified Case Manager obtained in 2020
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