Professional with strong background in multiple areas of nursing. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in client assessment and resource coordination. Reliable and results-focused, with commitment to achieving positive outcomes. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources. Strong communicator with passion for helping others.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager/Utilization Review RN
Sharon Regional Medical Center
New Castle, USA
06.2013 - Current
Coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for a patient, from admission to discharge
Acts as a liaison between patient/family and healthcare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively
Reviews medical records for medical necessity, appropriate level of care, and length of stay
Obtains initial authorizations for hospitalized patients
Performs concurrent review of patients clinical information for continued hospitalization
Obtains authorization for skilled level of care and acute inpatient rehab
Will be responsible to cover the case management department for my direct supervisor in her absence
Proficient in using Interqual Criteria for appropriate level of care
Transition Coordinator/Discharge Planner
UPMC Health Plan
04.2011 - 05.2013
Responsible for care coordination and health education with identified health plan members through face to face collaboration with members and their caregivers and providers
Identified members medical, behavioral, and social needs and barriers to care, and developed a comprehensive care plan that assisted members to close gaps in preventive care
Identified barriers to care, and supported the members self-management of chronic illness based on clinical standards of care
Collaborated and facilitated care with other medical management staff, other departments, providers, community resources and caregivers to provide additional support
Lead Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care
01.2008 - 04.2011
Assisted the practitioner with examinations, procedures, and other duties
Responsible for screening and triaging patients and updating medical records
Collected and documented vital signs
Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis
Reviewed and properly handled test results
Responsible for training of new hires, maintained employee competencies, and responsible for inventory and supplies of the clinic
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