Kelly Emerine
Chardon
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in managing patient care and medical case coordination. Known for delivering impactful care management strategies and enhancing patient recovery processes. Emphasizes teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable support and dynamic response to evolving medical needs. Skilled in patient advocacy and resource management.
Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life. Driven to obtain a position where teamwork, respect, integrity, and patient care is at the forefront.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Case Manager, MMP
United Healthcare Community
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced quality of care for Medicaid Waiver clients through documentation and case management.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines by maintaining current knowledge.
- Developing an individualized care plan, identifying barriers to enhance client’s well-being and outcomes.
- Performing LTSS assessments for clients to meet the standards.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary and the client towards goals, transition of care, medication reconciliation and discharge summaries
- Facilitate a smooth transition of care between healthcare settings and maintaining open communication with providers
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
- Identified at-risk patients and provided targeted interventions to reduce potential complications and hospitalizations.
Concord
Lake Health Home Care
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive home care nursing services.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure consistency in the delivery of home-based care services.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation, contributing to seamless transitions between healthcare providers and settings.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting self-care strategies and healthier lifestyles.
- Advocated for the needs of patients and their families within the broader healthcare system, securing appropriate support services as needed.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Registered Nurse
Lake Health
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Surgical / Telemetry
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Traveling Nurse
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
05.2005 - 01.2008
- Managed care of heart, lung, liver, and kidney transplant patients
- Care of pre-operative and post-operative thoracic patients
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency by implementing best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff alike by addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
Traveling Nurse
Ohio State University Medical Center
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Supported effective patient care transitions by thoroughly reviewing and updating handoff reports during shift changes.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various clinical settings, serving diverse patient populations with complex medical needs.
- Mentored new nurses as a preceptor, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and timely response to needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, identifying potential health risks and initiating appropriate interventions.
Traveling Nurse
Scottsdale and Flagstaff Medical Center
01.2004 - 09.2004
- Strengthened relationships with patients'' families through regular updates on progress and open channels of communication.
- Streamlined patient flow in the cardiac unit by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient management.
- Assisted physicians during invasive cardiology procedures like inserting pacemakers or performing catheterizations ensuring both accuracy and safety.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through open communication channels that facilitated better understanding of their loved ones'' medical condition and treatment options.
- Expeditiously recognized and managed arrhythmias with appropriate interventions, ensuring optimal patient safety.
Float Nurse
Lake Hospital System
01.2000 - 12.2003
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between units, coordinating patient transfers while minimizing disruptions to overall care continuity.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Supported hospital''s mission and vision by consistently providing high-quality, patient-centered care across all assigned units.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Walsh University
North Canton, Ohio01.1996
Skills
- Case documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Service referral management
- Team collaborating
- Caregiver support
- Reliability
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Educating families
- Coordinating services
Certification
BLS Certification
Multistate License
Timeline
Medical Case Manager, MMP
United Healthcare Community
01.2022 - Current
Concord
Lake Health Home Care
01.2012 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Lake Health
04.2008 - 06.2010
Traveling Nurse
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
05.2005 - 01.2008
Traveling Nurse
Ohio State University Medical Center
09.2004 - 05.2005
Traveling Nurse
Scottsdale and Flagstaff Medical Center
01.2004 - 09.2004
Float Nurse
Lake Hospital System
01.2000 - 12.2003
Associate Degree - Nursing
Walsh University
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