Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Karima Laurenceau

Tifton,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Geriatric Case Manager

Douglas Gardens Senior Home
Pembroke Pines, FL
09.2015 - 12.2021
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Educated patients on such topics as nutrition and medication side effects.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.

Senior Disability Case Manager

Aetna
Plantation, FL
02.2008 - 09.2014

Made timely, accurate, and customer-focused Short term disability new and ongoing claim decisions.

Reached out to obtain relevant clinical information. 

Compared  information to the terms, limitations, and conditions of the contract/administrative services agreement and applicable procedural documents and rendered the claim decision as quickly as possible. 

Documented the claim systems in an accurate and comprehensive manner while maintaining maximum levels of efficiency.

 Prepared and disseminated articulate written and verbal communication to assorted internal and external sources. 

Prepared, updated, and utilized a claim management plan to attain the most appropriate outcome. 

Remained in full compliance with regulatory requirements. Demonstrated an above average level of proficiency in STD product and claim administration techniques.

Remained fully compliant with operational standards.

Met or exceeded claim team operational metrics

Maintained a superior level of genuine caring and empathetic customer service throughout all interactions.

Patient Care Associate

Mercy Hospital
South MIami, Florida
12.2002 - 12.2008
  • Developed rapport with patients to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
  • Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and re positioning patients.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and observed patient conditions to record progress in daily chart.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes to keep healthcare team updated.
  • Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions and hospital determinations.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Management

Barry University
Miami, FL
2008

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Documentation skills
  • Team player
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategic thinker
  • Medical Terminology
  • ICD 9/CPT coding
  • Pharmacology
  • Claims review
  • Crisis Resolution
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • Managed caseload of 82 patients each month.
  • Patient Advocacy
    Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Quality Assurance
    Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.

Certification

  • BLS
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association

Timeline

Geriatric Case Manager

Douglas Gardens Senior Home
09.2015 - 12.2021

Senior Disability Case Manager

Aetna
02.2008 - 09.2014

Patient Care Associate

Mercy Hospital
12.2002 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Health Management

Barry University