Mindy Barron
Summary
Dedicated RN, BSN with 7 years of high-acuity ICU and acute care case management experience. Expert in coordinating complex post-acute services and discharge planning, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Committed to leveraging clinical judgment and documentation accuracy to enhance patient advocacy and prevent readmission in a remote case management role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager, BSN RN
AHN West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed daily caseload of 20-30 acute care patients, coordinating comprehensive discharge planning to ensure safe and timely transitions of care.
- Managed complex cases including CHF, COPD, ESRD, severe burn/wound, and high-risk readmissions.
- Supported reduction of avoidable days through proactive discharge planning and interdisciplinary communication.
- Coordinated DME, home health, infusion services, dialysis, and specialty appointments prior to discharge.
- Communicated with payers and external facilities to expedite safe transitions of care.
- Conducted medical necessity reviews to support appropriate level of care and prevent denials.
- Maintained timely and compliant documentation in EPIC to meet CMS and payer regulatory requirements.
- Advocated for patients navigating financial, social, and psychosocial barriers to care.
Registered Nurse, BSN RN
Excela Westmoreland Hospital
Greensburg
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Primary RN for cardiac, post-cardiothoracic surgical, renal, pulmonary patients in critical care environment.
- Led education sessions, annual competency validations, and onboarding for ICU staff over 5 years, enhancing team knowledge and skills.
- “Daisy Award Teamwork” recipient.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westmoreland Manor
Greensburg
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Delivered direct care to diverse patients, ensuring comfort and support during daily activities.
- Received Westmoreland Manor Mentor Pin for leadership excellence in workplace.
- Provided direct patient care and support in daily living activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with vital signs and health monitoring tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA01.2009
Skills
- Complex Case Management
- Transitional Care Management
- Discharge planning
- Readmission Prevention
- Length of Stay Reduction
- CMS & Payer Compliance
- EMR documentation
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
RN Case Manager, BSN RN
AHN West Penn Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, BSN RN
Excela Westmoreland Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westmoreland Manor
01.2009 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Dickinson College