Karen Smaniotto
Evergreen,CO
Summary
Longstanding career in home health care after completing two years in the Medical-Surgical hospital setting. Was offered a job to assist in the Quality Assurance department while continuing to be part time in the field at Scripps Home Health in San Diego.
Moved from San Diego to Conifer to be closer to the mountains and skiing. Was hired at Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice and continue to work as a QA RN which includes precepting new hires, overseeing QAPI projects, OASIS training, EMR training, visit patients as needed, have been substitute RN manager as needed and provide ongoing clinician education to ensure quality performance and outcomes.
Returning to a more "hands on" nursing job in the hospice setting and/or taking on a nursing role that provides support to the hospice team of clinicians and providers, is my goal.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance and Field RN
Mount Evans Home Health Care And Hospice
04.2007 - Current
- Review clinical documents to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinate quality improvement plans by identifying areas needing improvement.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educate staff on documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Preceptor/mentor new clinicians, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention.
- Participate in clinician skills competency and education.
- Flexible team player to help meet the needs of the organization.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and prompt response to their needs.
- Serve as an advocate/liaison between physicians and patients' families to communicate treatment options, status updates and reduce non-compliance problems.
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process and management.
- Collaborate with leadership to improve nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Home Health RN Case Manager and Quality Assurance
Scripps Home Healthcare
09.1989 - 10.2006
- Managed a caseload of 20-30 patients. Provided patient care and coordinated with interdisciplinary teams. Maintained productivity standards.
- Weekend Clinical Coordinator. Triage nurse.
- Built strong rapports with referring physicians.
- Helped to reduce hospitalizations through effective case management and educating patients about their disease/management.
- Identified cost saving measures while maintaining quality of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by promptly addressing patient concerns.
- Preceptor for new nursing staff.
- QA RN - participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and improved outcomes.
- QA RN - effectively navigated regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- QA RN - effectively appealed reimbursement denials that ensured organization revenue.
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Suburban General Hospital
05.1987 - 09.1989
- Performed role of Charge Nurse on a rotating basis.
- Managed a caseload of 5-6 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Preceptor for new hires.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05.1987
Skills
- Home Health/Hospice Care
- Quality Assurance Performance Improvement
- Comprehensive Chart Audits to ensure regulatory compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Precepting
- Clinician Education
- Multiple EMR Implementations
- Patient Care/Assessments
Timeline
Quality Assurance and Field RN
Mount Evans Home Health Care And Hospice
04.2007 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager and Quality Assurance
Scripps Home Healthcare
09.1989 - 10.2006
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Suburban General Hospital
05.1987 - 09.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
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