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LORI JAN DRAKE

Austin,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in case management, hospice and home health care. Known for building strong relationships with patients, families, and referral sources, with a proven record of consistently exceeding patient admissions goals. Demonstrated success in driving significant growth while providing exceptional care and support to patients and their families. Seeking PRN nursing roles to utilize expertise in end-of-life care, triage, and case management. Open to new roles and areas of care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COMMUNITY LIAISON

Suncrest Hospice
Austin, TX
11.2020 - Current
  • Boots on the ground growth as the 4th employee and 1st marketer of Suncrest Hospice as a new Austin startup in 2020
  • Key player in establishing Suncrest Hospice as the 3rd largest hospice in a market of over 150 hospices in a period of 3 years
  • Developed relationships with new referral sources and maintained existing ones, leading to a significant increase in patient referrals
  • Provided compassionate support and education on hospice care to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
  • Coordinated with clinical leadership and team members to ensure a seamless end-of-life experience
  • Develops relationships with new referral sources, maintains current referral sources, implements education on hospice care with all referring sources
  • Provide support and education on hospice services to patients and families, with care and compassion
  • Implement sales plan and coordinate with clinical leadership and clinical team to ensure a wonderful end-of-life experience
  • AWARDS: President's Club Member 2022, 2023

TRIAGE RN

Nurseline
Austin, TX
03.2018 - 02.2021
  • Utilize clinical experience to provide professional direction to telephonic hospice and home health patients, who were frequently in a pain crisis or requiring comfort care and interventions given over the phone
  • Frequent communication with staff- nurses, physicians, and other providers in coordinating care and relaying important messages.

RN CASE MANAGER

Cella Bella Hospice
Austin, TX
10.2016 - 03.2018
  • Provided coordination of care, ensured continuous assessment of each patient's and family's needs, and implemented the interdisciplinary care plan
  • Perform services in accordance with the physician's orders and the established plan of care
  • Provided pain and symptom management and regular review of medication effectiveness, side effects etc
  • Ensured delivery of care was in compliance with the federal and state regulations.

CARE MANAGER

The Judge Group
Remote
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Provided care management by performing telephonic and in-person assessments, disease management, care plan building, physician and team communication
  • This was a contract position.

RN CASE MANAGER

Robinson Creek Home Health and Hospice
Austin, TX
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Provided coordination of care, ensured continuous assessment of each patient's and family's needs, and implemented the interdisciplinary care plan
  • Performed services in accordance with the physician's orders and the established plan of care
  • Provided pain and symptom management and regular review of medication effectiveness, side effects etc
  • Ensured delivery of care was in compliance with the federal and state regulations.

Education

Certificate in Health Coaching -

INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION
10.2013

Associate of Science in Nursing -

PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE
06.1997

Certificate in Massage Therapy -

WEIMAR COLLEGE
06.1992

Skills

  • Excellent written, verbal and telephonic and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in various electronic medical records
  • Excel in patient care management
  • Strong leadership in health education
  • Dedicated, hard working, energetic, and flexible
  • Excellent team player with positive attitude
  • Strong critical thinking skills, capable of assessing situations and implementing appropriate interventions
  • Dependable, able to work independently

Certification

RN, TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING, 734004, 05/2026

Personal Information

Title: RN, CHPN

Timeline

COMMUNITY LIAISON

Suncrest Hospice
11.2020 - Current

TRIAGE RN

Nurseline
03.2018 - 02.2021

CARE MANAGER

The Judge Group
01.2017 - 10.2017

RN CASE MANAGER

Cella Bella Hospice
10.2016 - 03.2018

RN CASE MANAGER

Robinson Creek Home Health and Hospice
01.2016 - 08.2016

Certificate in Health Coaching -

INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION

Associate of Science in Nursing -

PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE

Certificate in Massage Therapy -

WEIMAR COLLEGE

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