Karen Young
Valrico,FL
Summary
Highly organized case manager with several years of experience as registered nurse. Proven track record involving medical case management along with excellent communication skills demonstrated with experience in the healthcare profession. Possesses a high level of clinical skills with utilization review along with case management experience in a managed care environment . Strong experience having worked telephonically. in home and hospital settings Proven high level of personal accountability, meeting and exceeding goals and expectations
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Landmark Health
Tampa, Florida
03.2023 - Current
- Worked Telephonically
- Conducted daily huddles with NP and all support staff and weekly IDT meetings
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
- Coordinated and scheduled Provider for in home visits
RN Case Manager
Well Med
Tampa, Florida
07.2019 - 03.2023
- worked face to face in pt homes, physicians offices,and conducted telehealth visits with providers in pts home
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lifepath Hospice
TAMPA, FL
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Optimized Utilization of Hospice resources to minimize Hospital stays for patients
- Completed Initial assessments of patients to determine and address individual care needs at time of admission to hospice
- Worked closely with Physicians to meet in a hospital,Nursing home or home setting
- Participated in hospital discharge planning process, as well as provided instruction and addressed questions and concerns.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of terminal patients in a hospital and home setting
- Worked well with all disciplines to provide excellent care and transition patients to Hospice House or home settings depending on their needs .
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Humana
Tampa, FL
01.2012 - 04.2018
- Proactive telephonic outreach to evaluate patients needs to help achieve/maintain optimal health and decrease hospital stays
- Effective education in health maintenance and disease management . Facilitate interaction with appropriate resources and community care resources.
- Self directed astute judgement skill. High level of personal accountability. always exceeding company goals and standards.
- Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
- Developed care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses while educating patients and families on medications,disease process and chronic illnesses
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lifepath Hospice
Tampa, FL
09.2000 - 02.2012
- Worked in home,hospital and Nursing Home to provide palliative and hospice care.
- Worked well with all disciplines to provide excellent care
- Specialized in the nursing care of pts with terminal illness and end of life care.
- Developed and implemented careplans.
- Cared for multiple chronic illnesses including COPD,Cardiac Disease,CVA,CKD,CVA, Diabetes and cancer
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL06-1985
Associate of Arts - Business
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL01-1982
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Palliative Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case Management
- Service Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- High level of personal accountability
- Resource Utilization
- Patient Assessments
- self directed and able to work independently
- Proven record of exceeding standards and expectations
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Landmark Health
03.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
Well Med
07.2019 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lifepath Hospice
06.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Humana
01.2012 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lifepath Hospice
09.2000 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Associate of Arts - Business
Hillsborough Community College
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