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Rozanne "Rose" Nightingale

Casselberry,FL

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate R.N with a proven track record at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital and Florida Hospital, excelling in clinical evaluations and strategic sales development. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and community outreach, achieved consistent growth in territory, reducing hospital readmissions through relationships with medical team and is a very strong patient advocate.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rehab Liaison

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Altamonte Springs, FL
01.2017 - Current
  • Conduct clinical evaluations of patients in various settings to determine if the patient meets the criteria for admission to Encompass Rehab Hospital.
  • Managed and grew my assigned territory through targeted sales and education to physicians, case managers, and patients, and educated the community on the value of inpatient rehab services to avoid hospital readmission.
  • Achieved YOY (year over year) growth in territory, despite competition with hospital based and free standing rehab hospitals.

RN Clinical Liaison/Home Health RN Case Manager

Kindred Hospice
Orlando, FL
09.2012 - 12.2016
  • Manage caseload of hospice patients as RN Case Manager, including Continuous care support for actively dying patients.
  • Collaborate with Interdisciplinary care team weekly to develop personalized care plans and always ensure patient comfort and dignity
  • Function as Clinical Liaison in Miami and conducted clinical evaluations in various settings and determine Hospice appropriateness for patients and provide support for whole family

RN Physician Liaison

Florida Hospital Homecare
Orlando, FL
04.2006 - 08.2012
  • Marketing and education to physician offices and community on homecare guidelines under Medicare guidelines.
  • Sold all business lines to target accounts and achieved consistent/incremental growth in referral volume and admissions.

RN Case Manager/Palliative Care Liaison

Florida Hospital
Orlando, FL
05.2000 - 04.2006
  • Managed discharge planning for acute inpatients, reducing hospital length of stay through effective utilization management-Interqual criteria.
  • Served as a valuable resource to the medical team by providing guidance on community resources.
  • Acted as Palliative care liaison for non-small cell cancer patients. Educate patient/families on discharge options based on individualized goals of care to maximize quality of life.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
05-1991

Certification

  • Registered Nurse-State of Florida

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Rehab Liaison

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2017 - Current

RN Clinical Liaison/Home Health RN Case Manager

Kindred Hospice
09.2012 - 12.2016

RN Physician Liaison

Florida Hospital Homecare
04.2006 - 08.2012

RN Case Manager/Palliative Care Liaison

Florida Hospital
05.2000 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

DePaul University
Rozanne "Rose" Nightingale