Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Management Assistant
Heart Hospital of Austin
07.2024 - Current
Work under the direction of the RN case manager or social worker to assist with facilitating patient discharges approximately 10-15 a day requiring post-acute placement or services and will identify and report barriers to discharges.
The CMA will provide administrative support in Case Management functions.
RN case manager and social worker for support needed
Communicates updates on progress throughout the day. Refers patient questions back to the case manager/social worker.
Provides clerical support in multidisciplinary rounds, including updating NATE Tempo at direction of team.
Makes referrals through the web-based referral system (nH Discharge/other) to the specific post-acute care (PAC) providers requested. Includes sending the appropriate packet of information from the medical record required for the level of care.
Monitors patients with PAC referrals and intervenes to expedite discharge. Prioritizes workload to ensure a timely contact and intervention with PAC providers.
Sends additional information to PAC provider when requested. Communicates with RN case managers/social workers regarding the status of PAC referrals, bed availability, and other barriers that cannot be resolved.
Communicates results of PAC referrals with the patient, including having the Patient Choice letter signed.
Monitors Medicare patient’s planned discharge dates and delivers the Important Medicare Message (IMM) to the patient per facility policy.
Delivers the Beneficiary Notice to patients identified as being in the BPCI-A program (Bundle Payment hospitals only).
Obtains physician signature on required Case Management documents and forms.
Based on facility practice; sets up transportation/sends information to Transfer Center and generates discharge packets for PAC transfers.
Utilizes Case Management systems, standards, and processes.
Maintains knowledge of and actively develops relationships with PAC providers
Victim Services Coordinator- Intern
Austin Police Department
10.2024 - 04.2025
Provides psychological, emotional, cognitive, and physical assessments of individuals of crime, trauma, or crisis situations; either on scene of the incident or at a later time when the person is located.
Formulates and implements clinical intervention strategies until stabilization occurs.
Provides support and assistance to victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process serving as a liaison and advocate with law enforcement and other agencies.
Delivers death notifications for all APD related cases as requested by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s office and other outside agencies across the country.
Prepares for and testifies in court as a fact witness or as an expert witness.
Plans, develops, and conducts trainings, presentations, and educational sessions to law enforcement, other outside agencies and the community.
Serves as the Crime Victim Liaison for the Austin Police Department, providing information about victim’s rights and Crime Victims’ Compensation to victims of crime and law enforcement personnel.
Conducts media interviews in collaboration with the Public Information Office.
Compiles data and information for reports.
Assists other public safety agencies.
Conducts debriefings, group counseling, and/or diffusing to law enforcement, other public safety agencies, other agencies, and the community after critical incidents, large scale events, and disasters.
Health Info Management Service Tech/Per Diem
Encompass Health
01.2023 - 06.2024
Rules and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information.
Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software.
Adhere to the Company's and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies.
Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes.
Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.
Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure.
Responsible for managing patient health records approximately 10-20 discharges, and managed incoming calls, emails, and fax daily
Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record
Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
Answering of inbound/outbound calls.
May assist with patient walk-ins.
May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
Must meet productivity expectations as outlined at a specific site.
May schedules pick-ups.
Other duties as assigned.
Triple A Support Staff
Meridian IB World School
12.2023 - 05.2024
Support Staff focus on helping with group management of approximately 10-25 students
Retrieving supplies for Group Leaders
Reflecting with students who need space
Escorting students when necessary
Support Staff are flexible
Problem solvers, and willing to learn
Support staff step in as needed when Group Leaders or Receptionist are absent
Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring that necessary materials were always available for staff use.
Resident Services Coordinator
Rainbow Housing
03.2024 - 04.2024
Loved this job however after a few weeks in, informed the shift I agreed to was changing affecting class
Support the needs of low-income individuals and families
Coordinate and provide resident social activities
Provide resources and connect residents to opportunities to bridge social and economic barriers to goals and advancement
Report program outcomes to the Rainbow Resident Services Division
Suggested Skills/Background Required
Must be willing to undergo, and pass, background and drug test
Desire to organize community and social services events and experiences - or the proven ability to quickly develop such skills
Desire to gain skills and knowledge about the daily realities facing low-income families
Demonstrate experience in successfully working with diverse populations
Outgoing personality and ability to build relationships with community partners and resources
Facilitate reliable personal or public transportation and live within 25 miles of the target zip code
Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance available resources for residents.
Coordinated with local agencies to provide essential services for residents, such as healthcare, transportation, and financial assistance.
Utilized various software programs for efficient data management, reporting, and analysis to make informed decisions regarding resident services.
Managed accurate record-keeping systems to track resident interactions, incidents, and program participation effectively.
Promoted resident safety by conducting regular property inspections to identify potential hazards or maintenance issues.
Collaborated with maintenance teams to expedite repairs or improvements that positively impacted quality-of-life standards within the community.
Increased resident retention rates through consistent follow-up on service requests and proactive problem-solving efforts.
Enhanced resident satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
Case Management Intern
Encompass Health
10.2023 - 04.2024
Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:
Actively manage and direct use of resources to achieve the highest quality outcomes and patient experiences.
Coordinate and advocate for the patient during hospitalization, from admission to post-discharge.
Manage information/communication to effectively oversee healthcare delivery and facilitate interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions.
Monitor the discharge plan implementation while identifying/addressing the patient’s psychosocial and support-systems issues.
Oversee the coordination of services and manage issues in the areas of admission/discharge, team conference/interdisciplinary plan-of-care communication, patient/family education, payer relations and total fiscal management.
Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Company and Facility policies Ensure that cost-effective treatment is provided and patient’s-rights regulations are followed
Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely reporting and compliance with program requirements.
Safeguarded client confidentiality through diligent adherence to privacy policies and procedures.
Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to monitor progress and adjust case plans accordingly.
Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing urgent needs while maintaining attention to long-term goals for each client''s wellbeing.
Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the case management process.
Presented findings from individual cases at team meetings, facilitating collaborative problem-solving efforts among colleagues.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive care and support for clients.
Provided crisis intervention when necessary, connecting clients to appropriate emergency resources.
Medical Records/Volunteer Coordinator /backup PCC
Kindred Hospice- Austin
09.2021 - 01.2023
Maintains and closes medical records per policy.
Reviews medical records in accordance with written criteria.
Identifies and obtains missing chart information to include signatures from physicians and other pertinent personnel.
Assures appropriate release of information from Hospice Care to other parties.
Obtains a signed authorization.
Scheduling visits
DME scheduling
Admissions scheduling
Copies the medical information requested.
Mails or hand delivers the copies to individuals requesting information.
Develops and maintains a master patient index.
Works with clinical staff to assure timely and appropriate admissions.
Purges the medical record once the case is closed, listing the groups of medical records, placing records in boxes and sending them to the archives.
Provides agency administrative support to include, but not be limited to, answering phones, ordering supplies, and data collection and entry.
Participates in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care and in the hospice’s quality assessment and performance improvement program.
Conducts Medical Record audits as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Consistently promotes company’s core values.
Completes required Curo annual training.
Call/Hybrid settingmanaged patient census of approximately 50-75 patients
Contributed to quality assurance efforts by identifying discrepancies in records and taking corrective action as needed.
Enhanced patient experience by maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.
Demonstrated exceptional time management skills while juggling multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
Volunteer Coordinator
Southern Care Hospice
10.2019 - 09.2021
Recruited volunteers using various recruiting strategies
Managed approximately 10 volunteers
Arranged for training for volunteers to com maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
Participated in training programs and meetings that were local and distant
Meticulous with updated volunteer and patient records
Scheduling visits
DME scheduling
Admissions scheduling
QUAPI and other audit reports
Marketing and Advertising
Advocate for patients and staff
Troubleshooting IT issues
Equipment order and schedule
Para Professional Aid/ Long Term Substitute/ 1- Grade Teacher
Linwood Charter School
08.2019 - 10.2019
Aided teachers with classroom organization, management and instructional strategies
Worked individually with assigned students to ensure that each student benefit from assignments or tasks
Used learning tools and computer-based training to aid in students’ learning
Shadowed Elementary School Principal
Test Administrator
First Grade Student Teacher
Linwood Charter School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Developed and implemented lesson plans
Ensured the learning objectives for students are met
Planned and participated in scheduled meetings with parents
Provided assessment of students and provided feedback to parents
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Linwood Charter School
08.2019 - 01.2020
Assisted in ensuring that the children are always supervised to promote safety in the classroom, restroom, and on the playground
Assisted teachers in all areas as needed
Maintained records for classroom attendance, accidents, or incident
Assisted Manager
Planet Fitness
06.2018 - 08.2018
Recruited, hired, trained, and developed a high performing staff
Managed disciplinary/termination affairs
Managed marketing efforts by ensuring that staff is informed and trained on all marketing promotions
Member Sales Representative
Planet Fitness
05.2018 - 08.2018
Provided customer service in person and via telephone
Assisted and educated members about the proper usage of equipment
Remit payment for collections for member’s account
Intake Coordinator
National Pharmacy
08.2017 - 11.2017
Reviewed daily Log Check from previous day, monitored and managed reports in QuickBooks and updated spreadsheets of orders’ errors
Emailed skilled, hospitals, hospice, and Medicaid pending spreadsheets to all facilities daily
Processed new admits and re-admits into the pharmacy software database in a timely manner and verified information
Verified prescription coverage
Reported the residents census findings to the Billing Office Manager at the end of each month
Maintained a professional relationship with all long-term care facilities staff members
Promptly informed the Lead Account Manager of any problems with the facilities
Administrative Assistant
Bradford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 07.2017
Assisted executive staff
Faxed and reviewed Medicaid applications
Balanced Trust fund for residents
Assisted Families with billing inquires
Aided social worker with admits
Wellness Specialist/Resident Activity Specialist
Bradford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2016 - 05.2017
Educated and conducted sessions about healthy eating and exercise to the residents
Coordinated and planned marketing projects
Attended rehabilitation department meetings, resident care meetings, and Medicare meetings
Worked as a specialist in restorative care
Updated and provided monthly logs, monthly activities report, and maintained patient fund
Scheduled, planned, and supervised daily group activities
Administrative Assistant
Magnolia Marks LLC & Bluesky Marketing Group
05.2015 - 11.2015
Supported marketing executives in organizing various projects
Experienced in creating marketing and advertising ideas for clients
Created reports in QuickBooks
Updated spreadsheets, databases, and inventories with statistical, financial, and non-financial information
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
Substitute Teaching
Caddo Parish School Board
02.2015 - 05.2015
Directed the learning procedure in the direction of accomplishing curriculum objectives and goals as implied in the lesson plans for projects, lessons, or units assigned
Adhered to all procedures, guidelines, and policies followed by full-time teachers
Supervised students in the hallways, cafeteria, and around school premises
Education
Master’s - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
05-2025
Master’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2020
Baccalaureate Degree - Science
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Shreveport, La
12.2014
Skills
Case planning
Motivational interviewing
Follow-up skills
Patient advocacy
Time management
Self-Starter
Multicultural competence
Professional ethics
Crisis intervention
Individual counseling
Self-care strategies
Active listening
Critical thinking
Data entry
Customer service
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced in health promotion and wellness
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent analytical and reporting skills
Exceptional customer service and motivation skills
Flexible in a fast-paced environment and observant to details
Energetic team player
Timeline
Victim Services Coordinator- Intern
Austin Police Department
10.2024 - 04.2025
Case Management Assistant
Heart Hospital of Austin
07.2024 - Current
Resident Services Coordinator
Rainbow Housing
03.2024 - 04.2024
Triple A Support Staff
Meridian IB World School
12.2023 - 05.2024
Case Management Intern
Encompass Health
10.2023 - 04.2024
Health Info Management Service Tech/Per Diem
Encompass Health
01.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Records/Volunteer Coordinator /backup PCC
Kindred Hospice- Austin
09.2021 - 01.2023
Volunteer Coordinator
Southern Care Hospice
10.2019 - 09.2021
Para Professional Aid/ Long Term Substitute/ 1- Grade Teacher
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