Rene Cassort
Henderson,NV
Summary
Clinical Director with extensive experience in managing home health services and patient care teams. Skilled in critical thinking, regulatory compliance, and performance evaluations, committed to improving clinical quality outcomes and patient experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Advanced Home Health and Hospice
Henderson , NV
04.2019 - Current
- Manage daily operations of home health services, and patient care teams.
- Coordinate staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for patient needs.
- Review patient care plans for compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Conduct performance evaluations to assess staff competencies and development needs.
- Actively participate in Quality Improvement initiatives designed to improve overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Ensure quality assurance of patient care by conducting regular reviews of medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for home care services.
- Lead team meetings to discuss client progress, staff performance, and operational improvements.
- Manage client and family communications, providing updates and addressing concerns promptly.
Utilization Review Nurse- Remote Work
AT Home Care
Colonial Heights, Virginia
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to assess patient needs.
- Assessed patient medical records to determine the appropriateness of requested services and procedures.
- Evaluated clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness in order to make decisions about coverage determinations.
Admissions Nurse /Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
AT Home Care Home Health
Colonial Heights, VA
03.2010 - 03.2017
- Conducted patient assessments and gathered medical histories for admissions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on admission procedures and healthcare services.
- Participated in case management meetings with multidisciplinary teams to discuss admissions cases.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Coordinated patient care plans and facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
RN Case Manager
Crater Community Hospice
Petersburg, VA
09.2009 - 03.2010
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Supported bereavement services for grieving families and individuals.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Educated families on disease processes and symptom management.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient comfort and needs.
Registered Nurse- Med Surg Unit
SRMC
Petersburg, VA
11.2008 - 08.2009
- Applied skills acquired in nursing school while working on med-surg unit
- mentored by experienced nurses with extensive tenure in hospital environment
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
Education
Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Chester, Virginia, VA05-2008
Nursing
SRMC School of Nursing
Petersburg, VA04-2008
Skills
- Client care management
- Compliance monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Performance evaluations
- Care plan review
- Patient advocacy
- Healthcare coordination
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Improving clinical quality outcomes
- Healthcare regulations
Timeline
Clinical Director
Advanced Home Health and Hospice
04.2019 - Current
Utilization Review Nurse- Remote Work
AT Home Care
04.2017 - 02.2019
Admissions Nurse /Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
AT Home Care Home Health
03.2010 - 03.2017
RN Case Manager
Crater Community Hospice
09.2009 - 03.2010
Registered Nurse- Med Surg Unit
SRMC
11.2008 - 08.2009
Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Nursing
SRMC School of Nursing