Karrie Parker
Alcoa,TN
Summary
Outgoing and energetic Licensed Practical Nurse with knowledge of HMO's, Medicaid and Medicare. Over 6 years of experience in the admissions coordination field. Friendly and hospitable with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Adept at providing facility tours, coordinating and executing the admissions process and coordinating marketing programs. Strong proficiency in cultivating long-lasting relationships with area social workers in building a trusting foundation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Manager Assistant
Home Care Solutions
Lenoir City, TN
04.2021 - Current
- Receiving referrals from resources and providing daily report to Manager.
- Logging quality control measures such as patient’s that sustain a fall or infection control.
- Chart audits to ensure quality measures are continued with field staff and need for improvement.
- Calling on our hospital list for follow up on patient’s status.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Discussing and tracking current census, admissions, and discharges and tracking need to meet monthly quota goals
Transitional Care Coordinator/Field Nurse
NHC HomeCare
Knoxville, TN
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Providing detailed information regarding patients transitioning to home health to patients and families for their better understanding on what to expect when they return home.
- Marketing and calling potential referral sources in surrounding areas to meet a quota and documenting in CRM.
- Collaborating with Doctor Offices and Social Workers and providing luncheons to discuss services offered to assist the need of potential patients
- Calling MD regarding any changes in medical status, obtaining lab draw if necessary.
- Assessing and evaluating the patient’s condition and progress in plan of care provided by home healthcare team and PCP.
- Providing education to patient and families while assessing the home environment to determine if changes or are needed according to the patients medical need.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
Knoxville, TN
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Providing quality skilled nursing care to the pediatric population in a home based setting including trach care, gtube care, etc.
- I have worked on a prn basis with Maxim and remain on a prn status but have not accepted any cases since 12/.
Dr. Carole Long
Maryville, TN
08.2018 - 11.2018
- LPN Obtaining precertifications for outpatient services and medications.
- Completing referrals made from the physician.
- Calling patients and informing results of tests, labs, or any pertinent information from MD.
- Obtaining vital signs, medical history, performing EKG’s, spirometries, and qualifying patients for use of Oxygen deemed necessary under Medicare guidelines.
LPN
Sterling House of Maryville
Maryville, TN
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Provide quality nursing care to residents in 40 bed ALF setting under physician’s care administering medications, obtaining vital signs, and occasional wound care.
LPN
Little Creek Sanitarium
Knoxville, TN
11.2008 - 05.2010
- Provide quality nursing care to residents in 40 bed ALF setting under physician’s care administering medications, obtaining vital signs, and occasional wound care.
LPN
D&S Residential
Alcoa, TN
04.2003 - 08.2004
- Supervised four nurses and ten direct care staff in a home base environment.
- Provided quality care for two individuals requiring 24 hour care for developmental disabilities and J tube care.
Admissions Coordinator/LPN
Colonial Hills Nursing Center
Maryville, TN
12.1996 - 01.2001
- Responsible for reviewing medical information on potential admissions and making decisions for qualifications under Medicare guidelines.
- On site evaluations to interview patient in determining if patient was qualified for SNF Placement.
- Provided information to inquirers seeking Nursing Home Placement and their choices regarding Advance Directives.
- Conducted tours of the facility as well as marketing within area hospitals.
- Daily contact with hospital social workers.
- Contacted applicants on the facility’s Waiting List for LTC placement.
- Provided PRN nursing care on the units.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Tennessee Drug And Alcohol
Alcoa, Tennessee09.2012
Diploma - Advanced Pharmacology
Blount Memorial Practical Nursing Program
Maryville, TN03.2001
High School Diploma -
William Blount High School
Maryville, TN06.1996
Skills
- Rapport building
- Medical admissions process knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Well-versed in insurance
- Data management
- Supervision
- Marketing Strategies
- CPR Certification
- Phlebotomy Training
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Consistent Follow Through
Timeline
Patient Care Manager Assistant
Home Care Solutions
04.2021 - Current
Transitional Care Coordinator/Field Nurse
NHC HomeCare
04.2020 - 03.2021
Dr. Carole Long
08.2018 - 11.2018
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
07.2018 - 12.2020
LPN
Sterling House of Maryville
04.2012 - 03.2013
LPN
Little Creek Sanitarium
11.2008 - 05.2010
LPN
D&S Residential
04.2003 - 08.2004
Admissions Coordinator/LPN
Colonial Hills Nursing Center
12.1996 - 01.2001
Certification - Phlebotomy
Tennessee Drug And Alcohol
Diploma - Advanced Pharmacology
Blount Memorial Practical Nursing Program
High School Diploma -
William Blount High School