Korinna Barr
Altoona,PA
Summary
Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, medication reconciliation, and resource utilization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Ascension Smart Health
04.2023 - Current
- Remote telephone case manager
- Collaborate with Utilization Management, Medical Director, Behavioral Health Case Manager, Spiritual Care, Community Health Worker, Inpatient Case Manager/Discharge Planner, Home Health Team (SN, PT/OT, ST).
- Review of clinical documentation via electronic medical record: Epic, Athena, Cerner, Meditech, Sunrise, etc.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
RN Patient Navigator
Ascension Complete
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborate with the healthcare team: inpatient, skilled nursing, home health, outpatient providers and staff, utilization management, Medical Director, related to medical, social, and emotional needs of members.
- Provide education related to chronic disease management, ie: CHF, COPD, Diabetes, etc.
- Advanced care planning and end of life care discussions and implementation.
- Transition of care, medication reconciliation.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for needs post discharge or changes in condition for home health, DME, or additional in home support or services.
Population Health RN Case Manager
Geisinger Health Plan
03.2008 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with the healthcare team on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Advanced care planning and end of life care.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Helped patients navigate the healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout the treatment process.
- Coordinated home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment.
- Secured insurance authorizations to skilled nursing, rehabilitation facilities or long-term care placement.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
The Fairways at Brookline
07.2006 - 03.2008
- Collaborate with physicians, social services, physical, occupational, and speech therapies related to resident care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. IV infusions as warranted.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Altoona Regional Health System
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Additional employment 1995-2002.
- Assessment and coordination of care for med/surg, Oncology/Palliative care, Ortho/Neuro/Trauma, and Medical Outpatient Services.
- New staff orientation Medication administration including chemotherapy and blood products.
- Assisted patients post surgery: closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Registered Nurse
Geisinger
01.2002 - 06.2005
- Employee health: maintain employee records, TB testing, work related injury follow up and documentation. Infectious disease exposure assessment and treatment.
- Home health/Hospice care, collaborate with physician, medical director, interdisciplinary team, infusion pharmacy/
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
University Park, PADiploma - Nursing
Altoona Hospital School of Nursing
Altoona, PASkills
- Chronic disease management: , ie: CHF, COPD, COVID, and Diabetes
- Case Management
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary team, including Utilization Management, Medical Director, Behavior Health Case Manager, Inpatient Case Management, and Spiritual Care
- Electronic medical record (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc)
- Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
- Registered Nurse License: Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Ascension Smart Health
04.2023 - Current
RN Patient Navigator
Ascension Complete
02.2022 - 04.2023
Population Health RN Case Manager
Geisinger Health Plan
03.2008 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor
The Fairways at Brookline
07.2006 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse
Altoona Regional Health System
07.2005 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse
Geisinger
01.2002 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
Diploma - Nursing
Altoona Hospital School of Nursing
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