Palisa Sturgis
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
State Of Nevada, Medicaid
02.2012 - 01.2020
- Administered grant activities and requirements to comply with terms and conditions.
- Facilitated process to balance the states long-term system, through increasing funds for community-based services and reducing funds for nursing homes.
- Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations of the federal government, stakeholders, and target population.
- Hired and managed staff, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
- Developed and oversaw grant project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Health Care Coordinator IV, Supervisor
State Of Nevada, Medicaid
05.1999 - 01.2012
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflow.
- Provided oversight of professional staff and enforced agency operations.
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Develop procedures and guidelines for staff development and training.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
- Evaluate employees on performances.
Medicaid Services Specialist I/II
State On Nevada, Medicaid
08.1990 - 04.1999
- Provided case management in multiple programs with diverse at-risk populations.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes using the person-centered approach.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Assisted clients with navigating Medicaid services and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA07.1989
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Staff Retention
- Case Conferences
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Development
- Administrative Oversight
- Case Planning and Management
- Effective Communication
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Coordinating Referrals
- Compliance Requirements
Timeline
Project Director
State Of Nevada, Medicaid
02.2012 - 01.2020
Health Care Coordinator IV, Supervisor
State Of Nevada, Medicaid
05.1999 - 01.2012
Medicaid Services Specialist I/II
State On Nevada, Medicaid
08.1990 - 04.1999
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Southern University And A & M College
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