Nikki Barkhaus
Altoona,IA
Summary
Seasoned medical professional bringing more than 20 years of experience in many areas of healthcare. Successful at building immediate rapport with patients and establishing long-term relationships built on trust, quality care and knowledgeable service. Focused on helping patients live full, happy and healthy lives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Functional Nutrition Practitioner
Wholistic Health Center
01.2020 - Current
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, research findings, and advancements in medical technology to enhance clinical practice.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors to inform accurate impressions and effective personalized protocols.
- Promoted preventive healthcare by conducting regular heath assessments, muscle testing, labs, and educating patients on lifestyle modifications.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
LTSS Service Coordinator
Amerigroup
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction with services rendered.
- Responsible for performing telephonic and face-to-face clinical assessments for the identification, evaluation, coordination and management of member's needs, including physical health, behavioral health, social services and long term services and supports.
- Managed members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, and/or disabilities, to insure cost effective and efficient utilization of health benefits.
- Established short and long term goals in collaboration with the member, caregivers, family, natural supports, physicians; identifies members that would benefit from an alternative level of care or other waiver programs..
- Established strong relationships with clients through regular follow-ups, keeping them informed about progress updates regarding their services requested or concerns raised.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Unity Point At Home
05.2007 - 07.2019
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
- Promoted a safe living environment for patients by conducting thorough home safety evaluations and recommending necessary modifications or equipment upgrades.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and advocating for their needs.
- Mentored new RNs entering the field of home health case management fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Served as an expert resource for families by providing guidance on disease management techniques, self-care strategies, and available community resources.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines governing home healthcare practice through meticulous attention to detail in documentation processes and quality assurance measures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA05.2002
Medical Assistant
Hamilton College
Des Moines, IA11.1997
Skills
- Wound Dressing, IV set up and administration, Phlebotomy
- Patient interviewing
- Coordinating referrals
- Ordering lab tests
- Immunizations
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Plan Development
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Maintaining privacy
- Care Plan Development
- EMR
Certification
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Training (FDN-P)- February 2024
Nutrition Response Testing Training (NRT-P)- December 2019
Medical Assistant Training (CMA)- November 1997
Hobbies
I enjoy staying active with Pure Barre classes, kayaking, paddleboarding, biking trails, and hiking. I have a passion for adventure and traveling, in addition to supporting local small businesses wherever I go- especially coffee shops! When able, I attend and support anything for military service veterans. At home, I enjoy making my own sourdough bread and cinnamon rolls, brewing kombucha, gardening, and spending time with my family and fur baby Snickers, a Holland Lop rabbit.
Timeline
Functional Nutrition Practitioner
Wholistic Health Center
01.2020 - Current
LTSS Service Coordinator
Amerigroup
07.2019 - 12.2019
Home Health RN Case Manager
Unity Point At Home
05.2007 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Medical Assistant
Hamilton College
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Training (FDN-P)- February 2024
Nutrition Response Testing Training (NRT-P)- December 2019
Medical Assistant Training (CMA)- November 1997
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