Rachel Ann Jeanette Rissot
Plainfield,IN
Summary
Seasoned Case Manager and Registered Nurse with a robust background at IU Health, showcasing expertise in case management and care coordination. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective discharge planning. Excelled in mentoring roles and specialized in NICU care and pediatrics, demonstrating both exceptional clinical skills and compassionate patient advocacy.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
IU Health Utilization Management
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed medical necessity of inpatient admissions and continued stays.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for review, discussion of complex cases requiring coordination between multiple disciplines, departments.
- Evaluated appeals submitted by providers or members pertaining to denied requests for authorization or payment.
Case Manager
IU Health RIley Hospital for Children
Plainfield, Indiana
05.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills for problem solving when assessing patients' conditions or responses to treatment modalities.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
Senior Registered Certified Nurse
IU Health Methodist, Riley Hospital NICU
Indianapolis, Indiana
02.1997 - 02.2017
- Level III NICU, Certified Neonatal nurse, Charge nurse, Mentor/orientation preceptor, Transport ambulance care, Delivery of high risk neonates.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
Registered Nurse
PRN, supplemental
- Employed St Vincent Women's Hospital NICU and Hendricks Regional Health Maternity Center Special Care Nursery
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball Stat University
Muncie IN12-1996
Skills
- Case evaluation
- Case management
- Home care management
- Care coordination
- Resource utilization
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IU Health Utilization Management
06.2021 - Current
Case Manager
IU Health RIley Hospital for Children
05.2016 - Current
Senior Registered Certified Nurse
IU Health Methodist, Riley Hospital NICU
02.1997 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
PRN, supplemental
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball Stat University
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