Laura DiStefano

• Reviews and screens homecare referrals for appropriateness and safety
• Involves the patient and caregiver in the process through direct phone or in person communication
• Collaborates with case managers and primary care providers to formulate a home plan of care.
• Serves as a liaison between the facility and the homecare agency.
• Demonstrates problem solving in the decision making process.
• Incorporates QI and adheres to standards of care, and regulatory guidelines.
• Serves as a mentor to other staff

• Maintains comprehensive records of patient visits, diagnoses, and prescriptions to provide physicians with a complete understanding of patient medical history and conditions.
• Utilizes the Computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Advocates for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners, and verifying that interventions meet patients' treatment goals

Conducted thorough physical assessment and provided follow up medical care for residents of skilled short term and long term care facility. Worked efficiently and effectively with nursing staff, physicians, physical therapists, social workers, dietitians and family members/caregivers to provide appropriate and quality care. Coordinated with staff to ensure appropriate ad safe discharge planning. Maintained accurate and comprehensive EMR Served as Preceptor for Dominican College Nurse Practitioner students.