Marilyn Belanger
Clark,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented professional with experience in crisis intervention, discharge planning, reduction in length of stay and integrated service delivery. Involved in Revenue Cycle, actively monitor to identify potential high risk patients and coordinate care with other department as early as possible. Smart professional with experience in developing, leading and managing a wide range of community service projects. Skilled at creating and maintaining successful relationships with clients, volunteers and community stakeholders. Proven ability to develop and implement effective strategies for building and enhancing community service programs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Case Management
Kindred Hospital LTAC Rahway
Rahway, NJ
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for various projects.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions to gather insights and drive project direction.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and innovation within the organization.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate project success and team efficiency consistently.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of professional development and collaboration.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in increased productivity across departments.
- Developed comprehensive reports for executive leadership, presenting key findings and actionable recommendations.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
Regional Manager of Case Management
Prime Healthcare
Denville, New Jersey
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored employee performance against established standards while providing coaching as needed.
- Utilized excellent communication skills to build relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
- Manages, oversee 7 acute care hospital in New Jersey, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania.
- Analyzed data and monitored patients length of stay base on severity of illness and intensity of service.
- Monitor qualities and complexity of cases for payer reimbursements.
Director of Case Management
HCA JFK Hospital
Lake Atlantis, Florida
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Interpreted applicable laws and regulations governing casemanagement services
- Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on bestpractices in caseload management
- Managed total 40 case management employees including RN, SW and CM assistant
- Evaluated current processes and identified opportunities for process improvement
- Reductions in Length of Stay and insurance denials
- Implemented a system for tracking referrals, assessments, interventions, progress notes, authorizations
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff, patients, and families regarding complex cases
- Monitored performance metrics of case managers to ensure timely interventions
- Advised senior leadership on trends impacting the quality of careprovided by the organization.
Director of Case Management
Prime Healthcare
Passaic, NJ
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Monitored performance metrics of case managers to ensure timelyinterventions
- Managed the development and implementation of effectivestrategies to improve patient outcomes
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement in case management systems
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for case management operations
- Reviewed records regularly for accuracy and completeness of documentation requirements
- Interpreted applicable laws and regulations governing case management services
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate resources for clients with complex needs.
Director of Case Management
HCA Westside Regional Medical Center
Plantation, Florida
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Defined and applied utilization review methods to guarantee conformance with medical coverage
- Monitored performance metrics of case managers to ensure timely interventions
- Managed the development and implementation of effective strategies to improve patient outcomes
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for case management operations
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate resources for clients with complex needs.
Director of Case Management
Florida Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement in case management systems
- Monitored performance metrics of case managers to ensure timely interventions
- Advised senior leadership on trends impacting the quality of care provided by the organization.
- Implemented a system for tracking referrals, assessments, interventions, progress notes, authorizations.
Manager of Case Management
RWJ Hospital New Brunswick NJ
New Brunswick, New Jersey
05.2002 - 03.2013
- Coordinated with insurance companies or managed care organizations regarding reimbursement issues
- Assisted in developing budgets for the department by forecasting expenses related to staffing needs or program activities
- Advised leadership on strategies for optimizing operational efficiency while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
- Created reports summarizing key performance indicators such as productivity metrics or cost savings initiatives
- Monitored caseloads to ensure timely completion of assessments, referrals, interventions and follow-up services
- Provided guidance, training and support to staff members on best practices related to case management.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
San Juan De Dios College of Nursing
06.1980
Skills
- Bundled Payments
- Readmission Reduction
- Discharge Planning
- Staff Management
- Goals and Performance
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
Certification
Certified Accredited Case Manager ACM
Timeline
Director Case Management
Kindred Hospital LTAC Rahway
05.2024 - 09.2025
Regional Manager of Case Management
Prime Healthcare
09.2023 - 03.2024
Director of Case Management
HCA JFK Hospital
10.2021 - 06.2023
Director of Case Management
Prime Healthcare
07.2017 - 09.2021
Director of Case Management
HCA Westside Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2017
Director of Case Management
Florida Medical Center
04.2013 - 06.2015
Manager of Case Management
RWJ Hospital New Brunswick NJ
05.2002 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
San Juan De Dios College of Nursing