Kimberly Akin
Marietta,GA
Summary
Accomplished Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources and courses of action to benefit patient while remaining in inpatient rehab and providing discharge needs based on case by case needs of member.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
AIR/PACM Case Manager
Optum Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Perform initial and concurrent reviews to assess need for continued hospital stay.
- Provide referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Adhere to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Assist facilities with eligibility for available benefits.
- Collaborate with MD to assess continued inpatient stay.
Maternity Case Manager
Optum Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
08.1993 - Current
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Healthdyne
Atlanta, GA
10.1990 - 08.1993
- Instructed patients in proper self-care techniques such as medication administration or wound dressing changes.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures as ordered by the physician.
Staff RN Labor and Delivery
Douglas General Hospital
Douglasville, GA
05.1988 - 03.1993
- Cared for a variety of medical conditions experienced by pregnant women including preterm labor, hypertension and preeclampsia, diabetes mellitus, intrauterine growth restriction, placental abruption.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Performed newborn assessments such as APGAR scores at one minute and five minutes after birth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-1988
Skills
- Performance Tracking
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Patient Support
Timeline
AIR/PACM Case Manager
Optum Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Maternity Case Manager
Optum Healthcare
08.1993 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Healthdyne
10.1990 - 08.1993
Staff RN Labor and Delivery
Douglas General Hospital
05.1988 - 03.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
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