Kimberley Moritz

• Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure safe, timely discharges from community hospitals, acute rehab, and long-term acute care facilities.
• Executed utilization reviews for Veterans in community acute rehab, long-term acute care, or acute care hospitals.
• Conducted clinical assessments to identify care needs for acute rehab and long-term acute care authorization.

Primary Care | Northern Arizona Veterans Affairs Healthcare System | 650 Hours

• Performed comprehensive and focused health assessments for adult and geriatric patients.
• Evaluated, diagnosed, and managed acute and chronic health conditions across diverse patient populations.
• Developed individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and provided preventive care services consistent with current clinical guidelines.
• Ordered, interpreted, and incorporated laboratory, diagnostic, and screening results into patient management plans.
• Managed chronic diseases including frailty, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, COPD, heart failure, cognitive impairment, and common mental health conditions.
• Conducted annual wellness visits, health screenings, medication reconciliation, and medication management.
• Identified clinical risks and implemented proactive interventions to prevent disease progression and improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with patients and caregivers to establish health goals and enhance self-management of chronic conditions.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care with specialists and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient support.
• Provided patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment plans, medication adherence, preventive health measures, and lifestyle modifications.
• Promoted patient-centered care through shared decision-making and evidence-based clinical practice.

Conducted women's health services in a veteran healthcare setting.

• Performed preventive health screenings and well-woman examinations.
• Provided patient education regarding health promotion and disease prevention.
• Evaluated and managed common gynecologic concerns.

• Complete medical reviews of Veterans seeking care in Community Nursing Homes or Adult Day Health care facilities to determine clinical eligibility, utilization of the Personal Care Services Case Mix tool and process authorizations accordingly.
• Managed discharge planning for Community Nursing Home facilities, coordinating follow-up care, transportation, and procurement of durable medical equipment or prescriptions.
• Implemented and managed Community Nursing and Adult Day Health Care procedures to ensure compliance with mandates from the Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care.
• Collaborated with community providers, Veterans, and families to ensure satisfaction and delivery of appropriate care.
• Review claims from Community Nursing Home to ensure accurate billing in accordance to VA contracts.

• Coordinate efficient and safe inter-facility transfers for patients requiring specialty or higher level of care.
• Reviewed medical cases of Veterans at NON VA facilities to assess transfer eligibility to VA facilities.
• Managed discharge planning for NON VA facilities, coordinating transportation, transitions to next care levels, follow-up care, and procurement of durable medical equipment or prescriptions.
• Collaborate with medical providers to attain the most appropriate and cost-effective care.
• Functioned as an RN liaison, building and sustaining relationships with community facilities to enhance patient care.
• Advised contracting officer on clinical and technical aspects of transportation contracts.

• Implemented total patient care by delivering prescribed medical treatment and personal care to veterans in acute care settings, enhancing overall patient well-being.
• Advocated for patients by assessing status and promptly notifying physician of clinical changes to ensure timely interventions.
• Ensured seamless consultations and treatment plans for optimal patient care.
• Perform the role of charge nurse, with responsibility to supervise, evaluate staffing needs, delegate patient assignments, and organize unit activity.
• Coordinated safe transportation for veterans between facilities as Transfer Coordinator, facilitating continuity of care.

• Delivered comprehensive patient care under preceptor supervision in ICU, GU, and GI clinics.
• Implemented preventive interventions to improve community health outcomes.
• Assisted veterans with bathing, grooming, and mobility under nursing supervision.
• Collected vital signs and documented assessments in electronic health records.
• Supported medication administration and observed patient responses for nursing staff.