Monica Maness, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN
Jackson,TN
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Transitional Care Management
LHC Group Inc.
Lafayette, LA
02.2022 - Current
- Develop high-performing teams across five states and three healthcare systems
- Work with joint venture hospital case management teams and executives to reduce length of stay and prevent readmissions
- Hire, train, and evaluate all team members
- Lead daily operations of the department balancing the needs of the hospital and home health agencies
- Establish goals for the department and create and enforce compliance of the hospital and home health policies and procedures
- Manage budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability
- Cultivate a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement, driving organizational growth.
Senior Care Transition Coordinator
LHC Group Inc.
Lafayette, LA
11.2015 - 02.2022
- Strengthened joint venture hospital relationships and educated physicians, nurses and case management about home health services and appropriateness of referrals
- Educated patients about home health services and what to expect during their first visit
- Began teaching about post discharge needs to help prevent hospital readmissions
- Spearheaded a hospital readmission committee for a 650 bed hospital
- Managed a referral platform alongside case management to ensure a decrease in hospital length of stay
Home Health Registered Nurse
CHS Inc.
Jackson, TN
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Supervised LPN's and CNA's.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
02.2007 - 07.2014
- Extensive experience as charge nurse in cardiovascular ICU, neurological ICU, and cardiac and neuro step-down units.
- Oversight and planning of patient care for duration of shift.
- Trained new nurses on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Carson Newman University
Jefferson City, TN04-2028
MBA - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN12-2006
Affiliations
- Member of American Nurses Association
- Member of American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
Certification
- Professional Legal Nurse Consultant (PLNC), Jurex Center for Legal Nurse Consultants
Internships
Professional Legal Nurse Consultant Intern
Jurex Center for Legal Nurse Consultants -Memphis, TN
- Utilize medical expertise to assist attorneys with cases involving medical issues
- Meticulously analyze medical records identifying key information, inconsistencies, and potential breaches of standards of care
- Determine the strength of a case by evaluating medical evidence and success potential
Timeline
Director of Transitional Care Management
LHC Group Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Senior Care Transition Coordinator
LHC Group Inc.
11.2015 - 02.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse
CHS Inc.
07.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
02.2007 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Carson Newman University
MBA - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College