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Pier A. McCarty

Miami,FL

Summary

Accomplished Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with a robust background at the UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, showcasing leadership in clinical judgment and compassionate care. Expert in patient assessments and education, adept at fostering collaborative practices. Proven track record in enhancing patient care outcomes and operational efficiency, with a focus on innovative health promotion strategies.

Skilled healthcare professional with deep expertise in providing patient-centered care and clinical excellence. Strong collaborator, adept at working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach in fast-paced environments. Proficient in advanced clinical techniques, patient assessment, and evidence-based practice.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
05.2006 - Current
  • Screening and identifying referrals appropriate for neurosurgical, neurological and neurological rehabilitation consult
  • Collaborate and provide subjective and objective assessments for spine neurosurgeons and cranial surgeons
  • Evaluating and treating patients with cervical, thoracic and lumbar disorders, and providing post-operative care and treatment
  • Monitoring consistency and quality of patient outcomes
  • Ordering appropriate diagnostic studies
  • Provide education and clarifications to patients and families regarding pre and post operative treatment, surgical considerations and preventive medicine
  • Collaborate with neurosurgeons, clinic nursing and administrative staff
  • Manage clinic operations with departmental nursing staff to provide efficient patient care
  • Identify and implement cost saving or revenue generation for the Department through internal and external coordination
  • Conduct independent patient clinics to perform assessment, diagnose and treatment of non-surgical patients

Director of Care Management

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
01.2002 - 10.2005
  • Responsibilities for strategic leadership of the Utilization components of the Care Management Department
  • (Concurrent Review, Discharge Planning, Case Management and Advance Renal Options [ARO Care Program].)
  • Strategic planning and alignment of Utilization Management (UM)/Case Management (CM) business processes to ensure statewide consistency
  • Manage medical cost while ensuring quality care
  • Implement and maintained UM/Care Coordination Programs to meet compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
  • Leadership of approximately 70 employees

Manager of Case Management

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Responsible for case management program improvements and enhancements
  • Manage and developed staff of RNs through coaching, training and performance reviews
  • Collaborate with other regional case management managers to implement program improvements and promote statewide consistency
  • Develop, reviewed and revised Standard Operation Procedures and Desk Procedures

Nursing Supervisor

FRANCO NURSING AND REHABILITATION
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Responsible for weekend supervision of RN and LPN staff at a 120 bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility
  • Coordinate weekend staffing
  • Provided direct patient care

Case Manager (Geriatric and Catastrophic)

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
01.1990 - 01.2001
  • Case manage members with catastrophic and chronic illness for all lines of business (HMO/Medicare and Commercial, PPO, Traditional)
  • Telephone and onsite contact with members/families, providers and facilities for the purpose of coordinating benefits and facilitating health care services
  • Lead case manager, direct support for manager and trained new hires
  • Participate in the statewide implementation Balance Budget Act (BBA) regulations for Medicare and More product
  • Participate in statewide Case Management Improvement Workgroup

Discharge Planner

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
01.1989 - 01.1990
  • Telephone concurrent review for inpatient stays for HMO members
  • Coordinate discharge plans with physicians, hospital case managers, utilization review coordinators, Medical Directors, SNF, DME and home health providers

Staff ICU RN

HIALEAH HOSPITAL
01.1987 - 01.1990
  • Direct patient care for critical illness and conditions
  • Performed charge nurse responsibilities
  • Preceptor for new and graduate RNs

Staff Telemetry RN

HIALEAH HOSPITAL
09.1986 - 01.1987
  • Direct care of patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring
  • Performed charge nurse responsibilities
  • Preceptor for new and graduate RNs

Staff Medical-Surgical RN

HIALEAH HOSPITAL
01.1983 - 01.1986
  • Direct care for medical-surgical patients
  • Performed charge nurse responsibilities
  • Preceptor for new and graduate RNs

Education

MSN -

University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
05.2000

BSN -

University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
05.1986

ADN -

Miami-Dade Community College
Miami, Florida
04.1983

Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Collaborative practice
  • Compassionate care
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Medication prescribing
  • Patient examination and assessments
  • Health promotion
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medical history documenting
  • Treatment plan development
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

  • ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Certified Case Manager
  • Florida Department of Health licensed APRN/RN
  • ACLS/BLS Certification
  • CNRN Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse

Timeline

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
05.2006 - Current

Director of Care Management

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
01.2002 - 10.2005

Manager of Case Management

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
01.2001 - 01.2002

Nursing Supervisor

FRANCO NURSING AND REHABILITATION
01.2001 - 01.2002

Case Manager (Geriatric and Catastrophic)

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
01.1990 - 01.2001

Discharge Planner

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
01.1989 - 01.1990

Staff ICU RN

HIALEAH HOSPITAL
01.1987 - 01.1990

Staff Telemetry RN

HIALEAH HOSPITAL
09.1986 - 01.1987

Staff Medical-Surgical RN

HIALEAH HOSPITAL
01.1983 - 01.1986

BSN -

University of Miami

ADN -

Miami-Dade Community College

MSN -

University of Miami
Pier A. McCarty