Kimberly Scott
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Dynamic RN Case Manager with extensive experience at VA Maryland Health Care System, excelling in case management and care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective resource navigation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in patient education and adept at adjusting care plans to meet evolving needs, ensuring seamless transitions for Veterans.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
VA Maryland Health Care System
05.2013 - Current
- Provide comprehensive case management services to Post 9/11-era transitioning Service members and Veterans across the continuum of care and during various phrases of re-adjustment to civilian life.
- Case management interventions include completing health screens, case management intake assessment, goal setting, system navigation, care coordination , education on VA and community resources.
- Monitor Veterans process and adjusted care plans as needed to improve outcomes.
- Collaborates with health care team and community partners on services to meet patients needs.
- Participates in outreach events to educate Service members,Veterans, and family members on Post-9/11 Military2VA Case Management Program services and VA benefits.
- Provide Program coverage to address urgent concerns, new consults and referral during absence of Program Manager.
Registered Nurse-Medical -(Detailed Position )
VA Maryland Health Care System
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Detailed three different times to inpatient medical unit to provide patient care during the height of COVID-19 pandemic.
Traveling Veteran Coordinator-Facility Backup
VA Maryland Health Care System
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Provided care coordination across VA Medical Centers for traveling and permanently relocation Veterans to ensure seamless care.
Care Coordinator/Home Telehealth
VA Maryland Health Care System
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Provided patient education on home telehealth program and training on home telehealth technology to new enrollees into the program.
- Assisted patient with establishing SMART goals.
- Monitored patient vital signs,assessed and evaluated patient response to disease management questions.
- Analyzed data and intervened when necessary to assist patient in obtaining set target goals for blood pressure ,blood glucose ,pulse oximetry and weight.
- Provided patient education on clinical and health maintenance concerns.
- Collaborated with primary care team to ensure patient outcomes achieved within the established time frame.
Care Manager-Contractual
Recruitment Specialists Inc.
10.2007 - 05.2008
- Coordinated discharge planning and arranged for setup of home care,home hospice and durable medical equipment
- Reviewed inpatient medical records for medical necessity of care and appropriateness of setting utilizing InterQual and Milliman Care guidelines.
- Participated in data collection to evaluate timeless of treatment for patients from admission to discharge.
- Elevated data for cause of delays to determine how to minimize and avoid denied days and decrease length of stay.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for treatment and plan of care.
RN Worker Comp Field Case Manager
CorVel Corporation
03.2007 - 09.2007
- Provided case management services to injured workers.
- Liaison between employer,insurance company, health care personnel and injured workers attorney.
- Responsible for assessing, analyzing and evaluating medical and vocational needs required to facilitate injured worker appropriate and timely return to work.
- Generated cost analysis reports.
Care Manager
St Agnes Hospital
01.2001 - 03.2007
- Coordinated discharge planning and arranged for setup of home care ,home hospice and durable medical equipment.
- Reviewed inpatient medical records for medical necessity of care and appropriateness of setting utilizing InterQual and Milliman Care guidelines.
- Evaluated data for cause of delays to determine how to minimize and avoid denied days and decrease length of stay.
- Obtained insurance authorizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for treatment and plan of care.
- Precepted new staff with orientation.
Clinical Sales Consultant-part-time
KCL Inc.
06.2000 - 12.2000
- Worked along with sale representative to increase productivity in designated accounts.
- Provided clinical,technical support and product evaluations to customer on the wound VAC.
Case Manager
MAMSI
03.1998 - 06.2000
- Reviewed medical records for inpatient care rendered to health plan members for medical necessity of care ,appropriateness of setting and discharge planning.
- Participated weekly in patient care conference with health plan medical director and provided input on effectiveness of care and identified any barriers to discharge.
ICU Nurse-Cardiothoracic
University Of Maryland Medical System
04.1994 - 03.1998
- Provided care to pre and post operative patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft, valve replacement,aneurysm repair and heart-lung transplants.
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Nurses
05.1991 - 03.1994
- Demonstrated flexibility and resilience by effectively managing diverse patient populations and varying workloads as travel nurse on short-term assignments at various health care facilities.
Staff Nurse
Hahnemann University Hospital
06.1988 - 05.1991
- Provided nursing care to patients on a 48 bed medical surgical unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05-1988
Skills
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Resource navigation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
CCM-Case Manger Certification
ANCC- Nursing Case Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Medical -(Detailed Position )
VA Maryland Health Care System
03.2020 - 11.2020
Traveling Veteran Coordinator-Facility Backup
VA Maryland Health Care System
03.2017 - 02.2020
RN Case Manager
VA Maryland Health Care System
05.2013 - Current
Care Coordinator/Home Telehealth
VA Maryland Health Care System
06.2008 - 05.2013
Care Manager-Contractual
Recruitment Specialists Inc.
10.2007 - 05.2008
RN Worker Comp Field Case Manager
CorVel Corporation
03.2007 - 09.2007
Care Manager
St Agnes Hospital
01.2001 - 03.2007
Clinical Sales Consultant-part-time
KCL Inc.
06.2000 - 12.2000
Case Manager
MAMSI
03.1998 - 06.2000
ICU Nurse-Cardiothoracic
University Of Maryland Medical System
04.1994 - 03.1998
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Nurses
05.1991 - 03.1994
Staff Nurse
Hahnemann University Hospital
06.1988 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hampton University
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