Sabrina Pepper
Ringgold,GA
Summary
Committed to delivering exceptional patient care, I am a compassionate and dedicated nurse with a diverse background in bedside care, sales and marketing, and leadership roles. With extensive nursing experience, my primary focus is always on providing a higher standard of care, regardless of the setting. Whether in a hospital, long term care setting, or a patient's home. I strive to ensure that every individual receives the utmost attention and support they deserve.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Nurse Liaison
Hearth Hospice
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Responsible for maintaining key accounts and key referral sources.
- Responsible for face-to-face consultations with new patients and families.
- Evaluated data to determine hospice eligibility.
- Ensured timely provision of necessary medical equipment for incoming patients.
Admission Director
Life Care of Red Bank
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed and directed admission process for 120-bed skilled care rehabilitation facility.
- Evaluates acceptance or clinical denial based on agency guidelines.
- Develop organizational strategies to ensure a streamline admission process and maximize organizational productivity.
- Educate outside organizations and medical community on the benefits, guidelines, and goals of skilled care and rehabilitation services.
- Follow and adhere to Medicare and State policies and regulations.
RCC /LPN Charge Nurse
Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Oversaw operations of 60-bed long-term care unit.
- Monitored patient needs and staff availability to maintain efficient patient flow.
- Maintained open communication channels about patient conditions with medical staff.
- Addressed needs to foster a positive environment.
- Maintained standard of practice and followed current facility policy and procedures while providing resident care.
- Responsible for administering medications and treatments per facility guidelines, and following appropriate documentation protocols.
- Emphasized the importance of safety measures and dignity in patient care.
Community Relations Manager
Hospice of Chattanooga
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key referral sources.
- Instructed medical offices, case managers and key referral sources on hospice benefits.
- Obtain correct documentation for pre-admission to determine eligibility for hospice services.
- Streamline paperwork to appropriate team members for a timely admission.
- Confirmed insurance benefits and health details ahead of patient entry.
- Responsible for face to face discusses with patients, family members and caregivers
- Addressed hospice concerns to deliver optimal outcomes for referrals.
Account Manager
Avalon Hospice
05.2012 - 02.2017
- Maintained existing key accounts.
- Promoted benefits of hospice care.
- Networked at workshops and health fairs for hospice mission advocacy.
- Interacted directly with social workers, nurses, patients, family members and caregivers during consultations.
- Assess and determine eligibility from clinical evaluations.
LPN Field Nurse
Hamilton Home Health
03.2002 - 10.2008
- Provided skilled nursing care in patient’s homes and be an advocate for their medical needs while preforming medication monitoring and teaching, providing wound care, foley insertions and aftercare of surgical procedures, proficient at venipuncture, giving injections, and starting IV’s. Obtained vital signs and other practical nursing duties assigned.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication and chronic illness management and self care in the home. Instructed how to report concerns or medical issues accordingly to the appropriate home health staff.
- Arranged set up of home delivery of DME and home supplies.
- Preformed chart audits for correct billing practices.
Intake Coordinator/ Field LPN Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
04.1997 - 03.2002
- Administered skilled nursing services within a home setting under regulatory standards.
- Carried out diverse nursing responsibilities and duties under supervision of Case Manager.
- Preformed detailed chart audits for billing purposes.
- Coordinated daily schedules for clinical staff home visits.
Med-Surgical Floor Nurse, LPN
Hamilton Medical Center
03.1991 - 04.1997
- Delivered skilled patient care in a high-pressure environment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of care and medical outcomes in patient charts.
- Preformed various nursing skills such as venipuncture, insertion of IV catheters, foley catheters preformed wound care, breathing treatments, and other duties assigned.
- Developed skills in executing detailed patient assessments.
Education
Associate - Nursing
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA01.1991
Skills
Strong clinical skills for various medical conditions and chronic illnesses
Independent decision making and critical thinking skills
Able to adapt to different home environments and time management
Time management and organization skills to meet busy schedule demands
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
Community Nurse Liaison
Hearth Hospice
08.2020 - 06.2024
Admission Director
Life Care of Red Bank
11.2019 - 08.2020
RCC /LPN Charge Nurse
Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 11.2019
Community Relations Manager
Hospice of Chattanooga
02.2017 - 01.2019
Account Manager
Avalon Hospice
05.2012 - 02.2017
LPN Field Nurse
Hamilton Home Health
03.2002 - 10.2008
Intake Coordinator/ Field LPN Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
04.1997 - 03.2002
Med-Surgical Floor Nurse, LPN
Hamilton Medical Center
03.1991 - 04.1997
Associate - Nursing
Dalton State College
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