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Michelle Wesline

Menomonee Falls,WI

Summary

Talented Program Coordinator skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or clinical outcomes. Ready to apply 28 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neuroscience Institute Program Coordinator- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Brain Injury (BI), Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Special Senses and Spasticity Programs

Froedtert Hospital
03.2014 - Current
  • Provides operational support to Neuroscience Administration in the development, management, marketing, and coordination of the identified Neuroscience Programs and other initiatives as needed within Neurosciences
  • Liaison between acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and ambulatory physicians, physiatrists, other physician partners, neurosciences leadership, multidisciplinary team, and senior administration
  • Coordinates collection, analysis, validation, review and reporting of clinical outcomes for programs
  • Identifies quality improvement opportunities and implements corresponding performance improvement strategies
  • Leads and coordinates multidisciplinary Performance Improvement Teams
  • Coordinates all services within the identified Neurosciences Programs – including clinical services, clinical research, marketing, outcomes measurement, program development and community outreach
  • Participates in CARF Survey preparation for SCI and BI; and The Joint Commission Accreditation (TJC) preparation for Comprehensive Stroke Program
  • Led Movement Disorders Team in completion of application and coordination of site visit to achieve the Parkinson’s Foundation Comprehensive Care Center Designation
  • Plans and implements community engagement, education and outreach activities
  • Facilitates education for patients, staff, and community (locally and nationally)
  • Designs and updates program specific webpages
  • Coordinates all services within the identified Neurosciences Programs – including clinical services, clinical research, marketing, outcomes measurement, program development and community outreach
  • Co-leading multidisciplinary project to develop an evidence based practice and value based care Traumatic Brain Injury clinical pathway for the Neurotrauma Pillar of the Wisconsin Institute of Neuroscience (WINS)
  • Co-leading multi-department collaboration project to develop an integrated Special Senses Program
  • Functions as a clinician, researcher, project manager, and educator.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.

Registered Nurse Case Manager, Spinal Cord Injury Center- Inpatient and Outpatient Programs

Froedtert Hospital
05.2001 - 03.2014
  • Participated in Spinal Cord Injury Performance Improvement Team (PIT) projects
  • Developed and implemented evidence based guidelines for sexuality and reproductive health for adults with SCI, BI or stroke
  • Collaborated to revise role of RN Case Manger to provide care across the continuum
  • Developed marketing brochures for Spinal Cord Injury Program
  • Advocated for SCI patients at the state level by collaborating with WI Medicaid Ombudsman to develop process of exempting SCI patients from Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
  • Participated in CARF preparation and served as a Team Leader in three CARF surveys
  • Served as a Credentialed Trainer for the education and implementation of EPIC Phase I
  • Collaborated with Spinal Cord Injury Center multidisciplinary team and external customer to develop an efficient process for ordering durable medical equipment/supplies
  • Coordinated the discharge plan base on multidisciplinary coordination to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Assessed all designated hospital admissions for medical necessity based on clinical severity of illness and intensity of service, utilizing evidence based hospital clinical screening criteria
  • Provided patient information to third party payers upon request or coordinates information exchange with Physicians
  • Provided education to the staff relative to managed care, CMS regulations, resource utilization and admission status
  • Collaborated daily with multidisciplinary teams, medical staff and nursing to optimize resource utilization and length of stay to assure coordination of the discharge plan for patients
  • Provided education to internal and external RNs during a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Review Course.

Registered Nurse, Spinal Cord Injury Center

Froedtert Hospital
03.1996 - 06.2001
  • Provided medical/rehab care to the SCI population, including care of ventilator dependant patients, post surgical and chronic health management patients, post surgical and chronic health management
  • Participated in hospital wide and unit wide committees, to achieve nursing satisfaction and Hospital Magnet Status.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Cardinal Stritch College
Milwaukee, WI
01.1995

Liberal Arts/Allied Health -

University Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
01.1993

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work positively with the multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Planning and resource management skills

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Wisconsin, 1996, Present
  • Credentialed Trainer for EPIC, 2009
  • Daisy Award recipient, 2017
  • Certified Mental Health First Aider, 2021

Specialty

Neuroscience Service Line Program Coordinator

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Neuroscience Institute Program Coordinator- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Brain Injury (BI), Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Special Senses and Spasticity Programs

Froedtert Hospital
03.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager, Spinal Cord Injury Center- Inpatient and Outpatient Programs

Froedtert Hospital
05.2001 - 03.2014

Registered Nurse, Spinal Cord Injury Center

Froedtert Hospital
03.1996 - 06.2001

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Cardinal Stritch College

Liberal Arts/Allied Health -

University Wisconsin – Milwaukee

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