KATHLEEN O’DONNELL
Irwin,PA
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with experience in providing quality care of diverse patients, effectively collaborating with healthcare providers and administrators and administrators to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Complex Case Manager, Oncology
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Assessing the needs of oncology members, developing care plans, coordinating services and advocating for members to ensure they receive support and resources needed
Manager, Clinical Services
Independence Health/Excela Health Home Care and Hospice
Greensburg
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists
- Development of policies and clinical care standards in coordination with physicians, leadership and administration
- Ensure documentation is in compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
- Maintain current knowledge of CMS, state, and agency process requirements
RN Case Manager / Utilization Management
Independence Health/Excela Health Home Care and Hospice
Greensburg
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Insurance authorizations for medical necessity
- Continuous communication with clinical team and physician collaboration
- Triage incoming referrals for home health services
- ICD 10 Diagnosis Coding
Home Health Registered Nurse
Independence Health / Excela Home Health and Hospi
Greensburg
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Plans, implements, and evaluate care for patients in their home
- Collaborates with other disciplines to provide services resulting in positive patient outcomes
- Identifying clinical needs and triaging patients to appropriate resources for additional support
Registered Nurse
Dedicated Nursing Associates
Murrysville, PA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Providing quality care to patients in skilled nursing facilities and memory care centers
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Telemetry, progressive care unit; providing quality care to patients requiring specialized cardiac care and monitoring
Education
Bachelor Science of Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) -
Community College of Allegheny County
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, RN653656, 10/31/2026
- Registered Nurse, New York, RN 938309, 3/31/2027
- Registered Nurse, West Virginia RN 118436, 6/30/2026
- Registered Nurse, Delaware, L1-0073675, 9/30/2025
Timeline
Complex Case Manager, Oncology
Highmark Health
11.2023 - Current
Manager, Clinical Services
Independence Health/Excela Health Home Care and Hospice
02.2022 - 11.2023
RN Case Manager / Utilization Management
Independence Health/Excela Health Home Care and Hospice
06.2019 - 02.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse
Independence Health / Excela Home Health and Hospi
10.2015 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Dedicated Nursing Associates
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor Science of Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) -
Community College of Allegheny County
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